Surgery: Thoracic Surgery
24 monthsProgramme duration
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Programme overview
Main Subject
Medicine
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
The Master’s program in Thoracic Surgery is a three-year full-time clinical postgraduate program designed to prepare highly qualified specialists in the surgical treatment of diseases affecting the lungs, pleura, mediastinum, esophagus, and chest wall. The program integrates advanced theoretical education with intensive hands-on surgical training conducted in university-affiliated hospitals and specialized thoracic surgery units.
The curriculum covers lung tumors, pleural diseases, thoracic trauma, mediastinal pathologies, esophageal disorders, and minimally invasive thoracic procedures. Residents gain practical experience in preoperative assessment, advanced imaging interpretation, operative techniques, postoperative care, and management of surgical complications.
The program emphasizes evidence-based surgical practice, patient safety, multidisciplinary collaboration, and adherence to international thoracic surgery guidelines. Research methodology and participation in clinical studies are incorporated to strengthen analytical and academic competencies.
Graduates are awarded a Master’s Degree and qualify as Thoracic Surgeons, eligible to practice in tertiary care hospitals, specialized surgical centers, and academic institutions.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Medicine
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
The Master’s program in Thoracic Surgery is a three-year full-time clinical postgraduate program designed to prepare highly qualified specialists in the surgical treatment of diseases affecting the lungs, pleura, mediastinum, esophagus, and chest wall. The program integrates advanced theoretical education with intensive hands-on surgical training conducted in university-affiliated hospitals and specialized thoracic surgery units.
The curriculum covers lung tumors, pleural diseases, thoracic trauma, mediastinal pathologies, esophageal disorders, and minimally invasive thoracic procedures. Residents gain practical experience in preoperative assessment, advanced imaging interpretation, operative techniques, postoperative care, and management of surgical complications.
The program emphasizes evidence-based surgical practice, patient safety, multidisciplinary collaboration, and adherence to international thoracic surgery guidelines. Research methodology and participation in clinical studies are incorporated to strengthen analytical and academic competencies.
Graduates are awarded a Master’s Degree and qualify as Thoracic Surgeons, eligible to practice in tertiary care hospitals, specialized surgical centers, and academic institutions.
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