Neurosurgery Specialist Training (FMH) — Annual Application Round
University Hospital Basel (USB)
Basel · Switzerland
Listed lead Prof. Raphael Guzman (head of training site)
- Duration
- Up to four years of the six-year Swiss neurosurgery specialist training at USB (up to five including a research or spine surgery year).
- Deadline
- End of November each year (annual round decided each January for planning two years ahead)
- Funding
- The official page does not publish funding or salary details.
- Exposure
- Surgery for brain tumours, traumatic brain injury, aneurysms and other cerebrovascular malformations, hydrocephalus and movement disorders; a dedicated Spine Unit; paediatric neurosurgery delivered at the University Children's Hospital Basel (UKBB).
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Funding: The official page does not publish funding or salary details.
Exposure: Surgery for brain tumours, traumatic brain injury, aneurysms and other cerebrovascular malformations, hydrocephalus and movement disorders; a dedicated Spine Unit; paediatric neurosurgery delivered at the University Children's Hospital Basel (UKBB).
Eligibility: Priority to candidates who choose USB as their main ('A') training clinic for the maximum four years; selection is generally limited to candidates previously employed as junior assistants (Unterassistenten) at the training site; research interest and track record are prioritised.
Still to confirm: Current status · Commencement · Participation level · Training level · International eligibility · Medical registration · Examinations · Language · Visa / work authorisation · Benefits · Fees · Insurance · Accommodation · Application route · Accreditation
Source: Official University Hospital Basel neurosurgery teaching page. Reviewed 8 Oct 2026. Status reflects the last review, not a live vacancy check. Completeness is not a quality rating.