Aspire Fellowship in Advanced Coloproctology

Programme overview

HSE Aspire post-CSCST fellowship in advanced coloproctology at St. James's Hospital, Dublin (listed as 'Fellowship in Advanced Coloproctological').

Source intake statement at last review: Listed among Aspire Post-CSCST Fellowships 2026/27 in the 2027-2028 call document; the 2027 call closes 26 October 2026 and individual fellowship availability is not confirmed

A published programme or position count does not establish a current vacancy.

Training and clinical exposure

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International applicant assessment

Acceptance, medical registration and immigration are separate decisions. Clinical training does not automatically confer operative privileges.

Can international surgeons apply?

Eligibility unclear — confirm with the programmeCaptured from the official source listed below

Clinical role and hands-on restrictions

Funded 12 month post-CSCST fellowship in the host hospitalCaptured from the official source listed below

Medical registration

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Language

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Visa or work authorisation

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Application timeline and contact

Application deadline

26 October 2026 (2027-2028 call)Captured from the official source listed below

Commencement / intake

July 2027 (for the 2027-2028 call)Captured from the official source listed below

Application cycle

Annual Aspire call via HSE NDTP; applications for fellowships commencing July 2027 close 26 October 2026; National Selection Committee reviews in December 2026Captured from the official source listed below

Published positions — not remaining vacancies

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How to apply

Joint supervisor/fellow/clinical-site application emailed to doctors@hse.ieCaptured from the official source listed below

Official programme contact

doctors@hse.ieCaptured from the official source listed below

Eligibility and application documents

Published entry requirements

HSE Aspire Post-CSCST fellowship: doctors three years or less post completion of Irish Higher Specialist Training (CSCST) as of July 2027, or on the Specialist Division of the Irish Medical Council register within the last two years; triad application by supervisor, prospective fellow and clinical siteCaptured from the official source listed below

Application documents

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Benefits, funding and costs

Salary or funding

Salary funded through the relevant HSE Health Region budgetCaptured from the official source listed below

Fees and upfront expenses

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Benefits and support

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Accommodation or relocation

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Unknown funding does not mean unpaid; unknown fees do not mean free. Confirm the written appointment terms before committing.

Host institution

St. James's Hospital

St. James's Hospital in Dublin, Ireland hosts this official-source SurgFellow record in Colorectal Surgery. Listings do not imply endorsement or an open intake.