ESO CTC Head and Neck Cancers (incl. reconstructive surgery) - Asklepios Tumorzentrum Hamburg

Programme overview

ESO Clinical Training Centre programme in head and neck oncology (more than 1,000 patients a year across four sites). Participants join diagnostic and therapeutic procedures; surgical training covers head and neck surgical oncology including skull base surgery, robotics (Da Vinci Xi), other minimally invasive techniques and reconstructive surgery, with radiation oncology, pathology, radiology and medical oncology as other disciplines. Campuses Altona and St. Georg.

Source intake statement at last review: Official ESO Clinical Training Centre programme page; ESO applications currently closed (next call June 2027)

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

Training and clinical exposure

Head and neck surgical oncology, skull base, robotic and reconstructive surgery, multidisciplinary tumour boardsCaptured 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

Visiting observership or visiting residency; residency status requires a state licenceCaptured from the official source listed below

Medical registration

Visiting residency requires at least B2 German and approval by the Regional Administrative Council / health authority of the State of Hamburg (ESO programme page)Captured from the official source listed below

Language

German (good level mandatory for observership; B2 minimum for residency) and fluent EnglishCaptured 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

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Commencement / intake

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Application cycle

ESO states applications are currently closed; new applications open June 2027Captured from the official source listed below

Published positions — not remaining vacancies

Not yet confirmed from an official sourceNot yet confirmed

How to apply

Online application through the ESO account; ESO pre-selects, shortlisted files go to the host centre which decides on interview; enrolment arranged directly with the host (can take up to six months)Captured from the official source listed below

Official programme contact

Elena Fiore, efiore@eso.net (ESO CTC Programme)Captured from the official source listed below

Eligibility and application documents

Published entry requirements

ESO CTC rule: oncology specialisation completed within the last five years or to be completed before the fellowship startsCaptured from the official source listed below

Application documents

Online ESO application; CV with publication list; proof of oncology specialist training (or letter confirming expected completion date); medical school diploma; letter of support from mentor; documents in EnglishCaptured from the official source listed below

Benefits, funding and costs

Salary or funding

ESO CTC monthly grant of EUR 2,500 (gross); travel not reimbursed; accommodation not provided; Medical Council registration fees borne by the trainee (ESO Doctors Fellowship Programme page)Captured 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

Asklepios Tumorzentrum Hamburg

Asklepios Tumorzentrum Hamburg in Hamburg, Germany hosts this official-source SurgFellow record in Head & Neck Surgery. Listings do not imply endorsement or an open intake.