IFSO Observership in Metabolic Bariatric Surgery (host: Federico II Bariatric Center, Naples)

Programme overview

Listed in the IFSO European Chapter hospitals for the 2026 IFSO Observership Program (host lead Mario Musella). IFSO requires listed hospitals to have routine protocols, logistic support, more than 200 MBS cases per year and a multidisciplinary team.

Source intake statement at last review: Official IFSO observership host list 2026; 2026 application deadline (28 February 2026) has passed; next round not confirmed

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

Training and clinical exposure

Not yet confirmed from an official sourceNot yet confirmed

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

Observe only (not operate) the activity of the whole metabolic bariatric departmentCaptured 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

28 February 2026 (2026 round, passed)Captured from the official source listed below

Commencement / intake

Preferably March to August 2026 (2026 round)Captured from the official source listed below

Application cycle

Annual IFSO Observership Program; 2026 observerships preferably March to August 2026Captured from the official source listed below

Published positions — not remaining vacancies

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How to apply

Email application documents to INFO@IFSO.COM; IFSO assigns host from its listCaptured from the official source listed below

Official programme contact

INFO@IFSO.COMCaptured from the official source listed below

Eligibility and application documents

Published entry requirements

IFSO members in good standing who are medical graduates and have either finished a fellowship in metabolic/bariatric surgery or been in an MBS programme for at least 2 years; finished residency or training no more than 5 years ago; grant awardable once onlyCaptured from the official source listed below

Application documents

Application form; one-page CV; one-page personal statement; letter of recommendation from Head of Department/mentor/IFSO member (cases performed, experience level, proposed career development)Captured from the official source listed below

Benefits, funding and costs

Salary or funding

IFSO educational grant of USD 2,500 covering Observership expenses; any additional expense at the observer's chargeCaptured from the official source listed below

Fees and upfront expenses

Not yet confirmed from an official sourceNot yet confirmed

Benefits and support

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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

Federico II University Bariatric Center

Federico II University Bariatric Center in Naples, Italy hosts this official-source SurgFellow record in Bariatric & Metabolic. Listings do not imply endorsement or an open intake.