Postgraduate Training in Paediatric Surgery (Service de chirurgie de l'enfant et de l'adolescent)

Programme overview

Residency-type postgraduate training for Swiss specialist title in paediatric surgery (recognised training centre, part of the Centre universitaire romand de chirurgie pédiatrique with CHUV), including paediatric hepatobiliary surgery and paediatric liver transplantation. Also offers a 1-year elective in paediatric surgery for other specialties. No posts dedicated to research.

Source intake statement at last review: Official service training concept (version 2025); current vacancies not confirmed

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

Training and clinical exposure

Paediatric general, visceral and thoracic surgery, urgent care, outpatient, operating theatre, paediatric orthopaedics and trauma; 3,171 patients operated in 2024; paediatric liver transplantation (highly specialised medicine)Captured 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

Not yet confirmed from an official sourceNot yet confirmed

Medical registration

Not yet confirmed from an official sourceNot yet confirmed

Language

FrenchCaptured 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

11 months before start (exceptions possible)Captured from the official source listed below

Commencement / intake

1 May or 1 NovemberCaptured from the official source listed below

Application cycle

Applications 11 months before entry on 1 May or 1 NovemberCaptured from the official source listed below

Published positions — not remaining vacancies

12 assistant posts and 10 chef de clinique posts across the service; 1 assistant post for a physician destined to paediatric surgery; max 2 candidates accepted for specific training every 2-3 yearsCaptured from the official source listed below

How to apply

Email application to the CURCP secretaryCaptured from the official source listed below

Official programme contact

CURCP secretary Sandrine Gorgerat, Sandrine.Gorgerat@hcuge.ch, with Prof. Barbara Wildhaber in copy; service secretariat chirped.dir@hcuge.ch, +41 22 372 46 62Captured from the official source listed below

Eligibility and application documents

Published entry requirements

Medical doctor applying as assistant physician; French language proof (minimum C1); for specific paediatric surgery training, preferably 1-2 years of paediatric surgery and the basic surgery knowledge examCaptured from the official source listed below

Application documents

Up-to-date CV; motivation letter with desired start date; copies of certificates, diplomas and evaluations; certificate of French proficiency (minimum C1)Captured 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

Hôpitaux Universitaires de Genève (HUG) - Hôpital des Enfants / CURCP

Hôpitaux Universitaires de Genève (HUG) - Hôpital des Enfants / CURCP in Geneva, Switzerland hosts this official-source SurgFellow record in Paediatric. Listings do not imply endorsement or an open intake.