| Is there one Certificate of Completion of Specialist Training in Thoracic Surgery? |
Yes |
| Comments |
The medical specialities are defined by the medical chambers of the 18 countries of Germany. The medical speciality allows the physician to practice independently. For example to performe operation without supervision. |
| Name of the Certificate to Practice Thoracic Surgery |
Arzt f?r Thoraxchirurgie |
| Which body administers the Certification |
Medical Chamber |
| How many were certified in 2006 |
20 |
| Certainty of this number? |
Approximate |
| Does the Certificate allow practice in Thoracic Surgery? |
No |
| Does the Certificate allow practice in Cardiac Surgery? |
No |
| Does the Certificate allow practice in Oesophageal Surgery? |
No |
| Does the Certificate allow practice in Vascular Surgery? |
No |
| How many years of training are required in Thoracic Surgery for this certificate? |
6 |
| Comments about this thoracic training |
You start with a training in basic surgery (endoscopy, intensive care, ultrasound, emergency)for 2 years and continue in thoracic surgery for 4 years. |
