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Neurosurgery Specialist Training (FMH) — University Hospital Zurich

University Hospital Zurich (USZ) Department of Neurosurgery

⌖ Zurich · Switzerland

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DECISION SUMMARY

Key facts at a glance

Source reviewed 12 Oct 2026. Verify the current intake with the host.

Eligibility
Physicians seeking FMH specialist training in neurosurgery; Swiss or recognised foreign medical diploma, MedReg entry and local language requirements apply.
Funding
Employed assistant posts; salary figures are not published on the specialist-training overview.
Deadline
Not recorded · check the official call
Duration
Confirm with department; SIWF specialist-training programme contents apply
Hands-on status
Employed supervised specialist training; operative responsibility depends on appointment, Swiss registration and supervision.
PROGRAMME OVERVIEW

USZ includes neurosurgery in its official FMH specialist-training directory and runs a high-volume university department under Prof. Luca Regli, with published department contact for training enquiries.

Operative participation as the primary training path, microsurgical practice in the Zurich Microsurgery Lab, and annual microsurgery courses; USZ lists neurosurgery among its FMH specialist-training offerings.

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Official University Hospital Zurich FMH specialist-training pageLast checked 12 Oct 2026
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INTERNATIONAL APPLICANT CHECK

What the official evidence currently supports.

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International eligibility

Physicians seeking FMH specialist training in neurosurgery; Swiss or recognised foreign medical diploma, MedReg entry and local language requirements apply.

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Training level & pathway

Assistant physicians working towards the FMH specialist title in neurosurgery

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Participation / hands-on scope

Employed supervised specialist training; operative responsibility depends on appointment, Swiss registration and supervision.

✓Published in profile

Medical registration & licensing

Swiss professional registration, MedReg entry and the applicable MEBEKO diploma process apply.

✓Published in profile

Language requirement

German is the primary clinical language; B2-level German is typically required for Swiss clinical authorisation.

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Visa & work authorisation

Visa, sponsorship and work-right requirements are appointment-specific and must be confirmed with the institution.

NeuroSurgFellow does not guarantee admission, licensing, visas, employment, funding or operative privileges. Requirements may change by intake and appointment.

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DATA QUALITY & AVAILABILITY

44% of tracked decision fields are published

Checked 12 Oct 2026. Unavailable details below were not published in the cited material and have not been guessed.

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APPLICATION TIMELINE & ROUTE

Plan the application.

Application status
Current availability unconfirmed
Commencement
Not published
Duration
Confirm with department; SIWF specialist-training programme contents apply
Positions
Not published
Application route
Enquire through the Department of Neurosurgery directorate; clinic-specific training concepts implement the SIWF programme.
Standalone deadline
No separate deadline field is recorded; check the current official call.
Official contact
direktion.nch@usz.ch
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ELIGIBILITY & REQUIREMENTS

Published entry requirements.

Clinical or academic eligibility

Physicians seeking FMH specialist training in neurosurgery; Swiss or recognised foreign medical diploma, MedReg entry and local language requirements apply.

Training level

Assistant physicians working towards the FMH specialist title in neurosurgery

Funding and support

Employed assistant posts; salary figures are not published on the specialist-training overview.

Benefits, fees & relocation

Benefits not published in this profile. Programme fees are not published. Insurance details are not published. Accommodation support is not published.

Application documents

No verified document checklist is stored for this profile.

Licence, examinations, language & visa

Swiss professional registration, MedReg entry and the applicable MEBEKO diploma process apply. Examination requirements are not published. German is the primary clinical language; B2-level German is typically required for Swiss clinical authorisation. Visa and work-authorisation requirements need direct confirmation.

FACULTY & PROGRAMME LEADERSHIP

Verified programme association.

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Department director for FMH specialist training enquiries; co-director of the Zurich Microsurgery Courses

Luca Regli, MD

Director, Department of Neurosurgery · University Hospital Zurich (USZ) Department of Neurosurgery

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HOST INSTITUTION

University Hospital Zurich (USZ) Department of Neurosurgery

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SOURCE & VERIFICATION

Official programme information.

Source
Official University Hospital Zurich FMH specialist-training page
Coverage
Official programme or institutional starting point
Last checked
12 Oct 2026
Editorial status
Source-linked profile
Programme lead
Prof. Dr. med. Luca Regli
Accreditation / recognition
SIWF/ISFM neurosurgery specialist-training site listed by USZ and by the Swiss Society of Neurosurgery.
Planned editorial review
12 Apr 2027
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