Clinical exposureDivision of trauma research (eight experts) with three research topics: polytrauma research and inflammation, regenerative medicine, and osteoporosis and genetic fracture management; the laboratory sits in the Division of Surgical Research and University of Zurich courses can be attended.
Participation levelClinical participation and hands-on restrictions must be confirmed directly with the host.
INTERNATIONAL APPLICANT CHECK
Can an international surgeon apply?
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International applicants
International applicants are accepted; they handle Swiss immigration and funding themselves (dissertation partnerships only for EU citizens).
?Confirm directly with host
Clinical role
Clinical or combined training pathway; exact duties remain appointment-specific. Hands-on participation and operative restrictions are not explicitly published.
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Medical registration
Registration and licensing requirements are not published by the cited source.
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Language
No formal language requirement is published by the cited source.
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Visa or work authorisation
Visa requirements are determined by the Swiss government; a work permit may be needed depending on the length of stay.
DATA QUALITY & AVAILABILITY69% of core application fields verifiedChecked 3 Oct 2026 · Next scheduled editorial review: 2027-04-01
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APPLICATION TIMELINE & CONTACT
Plan the application
Application deadlineNo current deadline published in the cited evidence
Commencing dateIntake date not published
Application route / cycleRolling; first request goes to the fellowship coordinator.
Medical clearance including a health check-up at the hospital's physician office
Proof of funding and insurance coverage
Visa requirements set by the Swiss government
Application documents
Not published by the cited official source.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
What this program offers
Research fellowship in the trauma research division of the University Hospital Zurich.
BENEFITS & SUPPORT
Published benefits and support
Fellowship coordinator helps with accommodation (booked privately by the fellow).
ACCOMMODATION & RELOCATION
Published housing information
✓ Official source mentions accommodation
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Accommodation is mentioned in the published funding or benefits information: Fellowship coordinator helps with accommodation (booked privately by the fellow).
HOST INSTITUTION
About University Hospital Zurich, Department of Traumatology (Trauma Research)
University Hospital Zurich's Department of Traumatology is led by Hans-Christoph Pape and hosts numerous international fellows each year.
