International Observership Program, Breast Surgery

Programme overview

Departmental observership at Samsung Medical Center; Breast Surgery is listed among departments accepting international trainees. Availability subject to departmental capacity; not oncology-exclusive.

Source intake statement at last review: Not stated

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?

Explicitly internationalCaptured from the official source listed below

Clinical role and hands-on restrictions

ObservershipCaptured from the official source listed below

Medical registration

Not yet confirmed from an official sourceNot yet confirmed

Language

Korean or EnglishCaptured from the official source listed below

Visa or work authorisation

Applicant must obtain visa; SMC does not issue guarantee letters for visa applicationsCaptured from the official source listed below

Application timeline and contact

Application deadline

At least 4 to 5 months before training startCaptured from the official source listed below

Commencement / intake

Not yet confirmed from an official sourceNot yet confirmed

Application cycle

Submit 4 to 5 months before start; review up to 2 monthsCaptured from the official source listed below

Published positions — not remaining vacancies

Not yet confirmed from an official sourceNot yet confirmed

How to apply

Email single PDF to the relevant departmentCaptured from the official source listed below

Official programme contact

ihs.smc@samsung.com; +82-2-3410-0200Captured from the official source listed below

Eligibility and application documents

Published entry requirements

Doctoral degree in Medicine (MD); able to communicate in Korean or English (TOEFL iBT 64, TOEIC 600, IELTS 5.5 or equivalent; exemptions for native speakers and English-medium degrees).Captured from the official source listed below

Application documents

Application/recommendation form; consent to personal data use; diploma copy; certificate of employment; passport copy; ID photo (within 6 months); physician's statement (within 2 months of training); all in English, combined into one PDFCaptured from the official source listed below

Benefits, funding and costs

Salary or funding

Not yet confirmed from an official sourceNot yet confirmed

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

Samsung Medical Center

Samsung Medical Center in Seoul, South Korea hosts this official-source SurgFellow record in Breast Surgery. Listings do not imply endorsement or an open intake.