Pediatric Surgical Oncology Fellowship (and University of Barcelona Master in Pediatric Surgical Oncology)

Programme overview

Pediatric surgical oncology fellowship in one of the largest paediatric surgical oncology programmes in Southern Europe (over 400 operations a year per hospital page), integrated between Pediatric Surgery and Pediatric Oncology, working with three attending paediatric surgical oncologists (neuroblastoma, Wilms, hepatic, sarcoma and other solid tumours) with ample clinical research. A parallel non-funded route is the Lifelong Learning Master's Degree in Pediatric Surgical Oncology (University of Barcelona, 2026-2028 edition, directed by Dr Lucas Krauel).

Source intake statement at last review: Society directory entry (IPSO fellowship registry, posted 2021); current intake not confirmed; hospital page confirms the master and placements for international professionals

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

Training and clinical exposure

Neuroblastoma, Wilms tumour, hepatic tumours, sarcoma and other paediatric solid tumours; 3D surgical planningCaptured 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

Hands-on (as stated in IPSO entry); fellow covers calls in Pediatric SurgeryCaptured from the official source listed below

Medical registration

Hospital page: requests for training placements for specialists from abroad should have prior authorisation from the Ministry of HealthCaptured from the official source listed below

Language

English (excellent) and at least basic SpanishCaptured 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

Not yet confirmed from an official sourceNot yet confirmed

Commencement / intake

June (main intake)Captured from the official source listed below

Application cycle

One trainee per year; main intake June; other entry subject to availabilityCaptured from the official source listed below

Published positions — not remaining vacancies

1 per yearCaptured from the official source listed below

How to apply

Contact programme director (not specified further)Captured from the official source listed below

Official programme contact

Dr Lucas Krauel, lucas.krauel@sjd.esCaptured from the official source listed below

Eligibility and application documents

Published entry requirements

Fellowship: EU-recognised Pediatric Surgery diploma and EU passport or residency. Master route: EU-validated medical diploma (paediatric surgery diploma need not be EU-validated). Excellent English and at least basic SpanishCaptured from the official source listed below

Application documents

Not yet confirmed from an official sourceNot yet confirmed

Benefits, funding and costs

Salary or funding

Fellowship fully funded (salary to Spanish standards); master can be partially funded with local employment agreementsCaptured 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

SJD Barcelona Children's Hospital (Hospital Sant Joan de Déu)

SJD Barcelona Children's Hospital (Hospital Sant Joan de Déu) in Barcelona, Spain hosts this official-source SurgFellow record in Paediatric Surgery. Listings do not imply endorsement or an open intake.