Programme overview
Advanced training course in HPB surgery and liver transplantation (adult and paediatric) in observer mode: time split equally between liver/transplant and pancreatic surgery, daily attendance at ward rounds, outpatient clinics, theatre (observing), multidisciplinary committees and clinical sessions, plus a supervised research project, three clinical-session presentations and a final project assessment. Course content aligned with IHPBA HPB training.
Source intake statement at last review: Official hospital programme PDF (version 01/2026); 2026-27 registration closed 31 March 2026; later editions not confirmed
A published programme or position count does not establish a current vacancy.
- Training and clinical exposure
- Liver surgery and liver transplantation (adult/paediatric), pancreatic surgery, biliary surgery, multidisciplinary tumour committeesCaptured 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
- Observer only: cannot take responsibility for patients or sign clinical documents; no employment relationship, no payCaptured from the official source listed below
- Medical registration
- No registration or employment relationship; admission via Aula Vall d'HebronCaptured from the official source listed below
- Language
- Spanish, Catalan or EnglishCaptured from the official source listed below
- Visa or work authorisation
- Foreign professionals must provide visa copy if required by country of originCaptured from the official source listed below
Application timeline and contact
- Application deadline
- 31 March 2026 (2026-27 edition, closed)Captured from the official source listed below
- Commencement / intake
- 1 July 2026 (2026-27 edition)Captured from the official source listed below
- Application cycle
- Annual edition; places not reserved more than one year in advanceCaptured from the official source listed below
- Published positions — not remaining vacancies
- 1Captured from the official source listed below
- How to apply
- Email documentation to Aula Vall d'Hebron; possible interviewCaptured from the official source listed below
- Official programme contact
- aulavh@vallhebron.cat; programme directors Gonzalo Sapisochin (gonzalo.sapisochin@vallhebron.cat), Cristina Dopazo (cristina.dopazo@vallhebron.cat)Captured from the official source listed below
Eligibility and application documents
- Published entry requirements
- Facultativos especialistas en Cirugía General y Aparato Digestivo (specialists in general and digestive surgery); proof of current employment link with a health centreCaptured from the official source listed below
- Application documents
- Enrolment form; ID/passport copy; CV (max 3 pages); medical degree; specialist title; proof of current employment link; motivation letter; recommendation letters if applicable. After acceptance: negative sexual-offence certificate; foreign professionals also vaccination report, accident and health insurance and civil-liability insurance copiesCaptured from the official source listed below
Benefits, funding and costs
- Salary or funding
- None; no remuneration from the hospitalCaptured from the official source listed below
- Fees and upfront expenses
- EUR 4,500 (enrolment amount set by dates and duration)Captured from the official source listed below
- Benefits and support
- Certificate of attendance issued by Dirección de DocenciaCaptured from the official source listed below
- 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
Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron · Servicio de Cirugía General y del Aparato Digestivo
Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron · Servicio de Cirugía General y del Aparato Digestivo in Barcelona, Spain hosts this official-source SurgFellow record in HPB Surgery. Listings do not imply endorsement or an open intake.
Evidence and useful links
Source accessed: 21 October 2026. Source access is not the institution’s publication date, renewed accreditation, or confirmation of open recruitment.
Reviewer notes: Programme described as 'Formación avanzada', modality in-person observer profile. A personal interview may be requested. Original international value: May accept international applicants.
Profile completeness
17/20 application fields captured. This measures captured information, not programme quality or independent verification.
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