WSES Fellowship in Emergency Surgery and Trauma (accredited centre: Cesena)

Programme overview

WSES Fellowship in emergency surgery and trauma: 6 or 12 months as a staff member of an accredited centre, active part of the surgical team under a mentor; fellow develops a research project leading to a manuscript and attends one WSES congress.

Source intake statement at last review: Official WSES page dated 2025; current intake not confirmed

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

Training and clinical exposure

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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

Attends as staff member, active part of the surgical team under mentor supervisionCaptured 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

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Commencement / intake

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Application cycle

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Published positions — not remaining vacancies

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How to apply

Email candidacy to info@wses.org.ukCaptured from the official source listed below

Official programme contact

info@wses.org.uk (WSES Fellowship Program Coordinator Carlo Vallicelli)Captured from the official source listed below

Eligibility and application documents

Published entry requirements

Attending surgeons with at least 5 years of experience in emergency and trauma surgeryCaptured from the official source listed below

Application documents

Recent CV; motivational letter; reference letter; state 6 or 12 month length and chosen accredited centreCaptured from the official source listed below

Benefits, funding and costs

Salary or funding

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Fees and upfront expenses

No cost applied to the fellowship (WSES page)Captured from the official source listed below

Benefits and support

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Accommodation or relocation

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Unknown funding does not mean unpaid; unknown fees do not mean free. Confirm the written appointment terms before committing.

Host institution

Maurizio Bufalini Hospital

Maurizio Bufalini Hospital in Cesena, Italy hosts this official-source SurgFellow record in Trauma & Acute Care. Listings do not imply endorsement or an open intake.