EUROPEAN COUNTRIES
PORTUGAL
Is there one Certificate of Completion of Specialist Training in Thoracic Surgery? Yes
Comments Certification is for Cardiothoracic Surgery, not specific for Thoracic Surgery
Name of the Certificate to Practice Thoracic Surgery T?tulo de Especialista
Which body administers the Certification Ordem dos Medicos e Ministerio de Saude
How many were certified in 2006 2
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 1 year in general surgery 1 year in cardiac surgery 4 years in general thoracic surgery
Trainees who are interested in a career in Thoracic Surgery should contact
Trainer Name Dr Francisco Felix
Trainer Address Sociedade Portuguesa de Cirurgia Cardiotor?cica e Vascular,Av. Republica, 34 -1,Lisboa,1050
Trainer Work Phone +351 962 367 901
Trainer Fax
Trainer Email fco_felix@hotmail.com