- Duration
- Usually 1 month; not exceeding 88 days
- Deadline
- Rolling: submit at least 4–5 months before the intended start (the application section advises at least 6 months); review can take up to 2 months, and visa time must be allowed.
- Funding
- The official page does not publish funding or salary details.
- Exposure
- Informal shadowing of conferences, rounds and seminars; neurosurgery is listed among departments currently accepting international trainees, subject to departmental availability.
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Funding: The official page does not publish funding or salary details.
Exposure: Informal shadowing of conferences, rounds and seminars; neurosurgery is listed among departments currently accepting international trainees, subject to departmental availability.
Eligibility: International MD-qualified physicians may apply to neurosurgery, subject to departmental capacity. Korean or English communication is required; English-test exemptions include native speakers, English-medium graduates and those working in an English-speaking environment.
Still to confirm: Current status · Commencement · Positions · Training level · Examinations · Benefits · Fees · Insurance · Programme director · Accreditation
Source: Official Samsung Medical Center observership page. Reviewed 15 Oct 2026. Status reflects the last review, not a live vacancy check. Completeness is not a quality rating.