EAES Fellowship host centre: Kepler Universitätsklinikum (Kepler University Klinik)

Programme overview

Host institution in the EAES two-month minimally invasive surgery Fellowship (2027 host list). Fellowship director Dr. Andreas Shamiyeh. Austria's second-largest hospital (1,800+ beds) per EAES host page. Host sheet: malpractice insurance provided; health insurance benefit no; accommodation free: No - flats are available; scrubbing and first-assistant privileges; fellow does not perform surgery; endoscopy privileges yes; clinical research possible. Restrictions: Only EU and USA applicants; fellow has to pass a German language examination (mandatory per the Austrian Medical Chamber).

Source intake statement at last review: Official EAES host list for 2027 fellowships; 2027 call closed (deadline 1 August 2026)

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

Training and clinical exposure

Specialty tags on host sheet (read from PDF layout): colorectal, laparoscopic, upper GICaptured from the official source listed below

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

Scrub and first assist; clinical research where offered; no independent surgeryCaptured from the official source listed below

Medical registration

Not yet confirmed from an official sourceNot yet confirmed

Language

German examination required (host sheet)Captured from the official source listed below

Visa or work authorisation

Not yet confirmed from an official sourceNot yet confirmed

Application timeline and contact

Application deadline

1 August 2026 (2027 call, closed)Captured from the official source listed below

Commencement / intake

1 January 2027 - 1 December 2027 (depending on availability at allocated centre)Captured from the official source listed below

Application cycle

Annual; 2027 fellowships applied for by 1 August 2026; training period 1 January 2027 to 1 December 2027 depending on host availabilityCaptured from the official source listed below

Published positions — not remaining vacancies

EAES: twelve fellowship grants across all host institutionsCaptured from the official source listed below

How to apply

Online application form on the EAES website; centre allocated by EAES from the host listCaptured from the official source listed below

Official programme contact

Muriel.van.Eck@eaes.euCaptured from the official source listed below

Eligibility and application documents

Published entry requirements

EAES criteria (fellowship page): medical degree (MD); aged 40 or under at application deadline; general surgery certification; active EAES membershipCaptured from the official source listed below

Application documents

Copy of diploma; CV in English; letter of recommendation from Head of Department; one-page cover letter; PubMed publications list; congress presentations; short (max 1 minute) video for best-ranked candidatesCaptured from the official source listed below

Benefits, funding and costs

Salary or funding

EAES grant of EUR 4,000 per fellowship as a contribution to costs; additional costs borne by the fellowCaptured from the official source listed below

Fees and upfront expenses

Not yet confirmed from an official sourceNot yet confirmed

Benefits and support

Not yet confirmed from an official sourceNot yet confirmed

Accommodation or relocation

Not yet confirmed from an official sourceNot yet confirmed

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

Host institution

Kepler Universitätsklinikum (Kepler University Klinik)

Kepler Universitätsklinikum (Kepler University Klinik) in Linz, Austria hosts this official-source SurgFellow record in Minimally Invasive. Listings do not imply endorsement or an open intake.