Unsolicited application for further training & specialist training in FMH Cardiology
Since the opening of the Heart Center, our further training program for obtaining the FMH cardiology specialist title has included a total of 31 positions for assistant doctors at the University Hospital Zurich.
The program is one of the most comprehensive cardiology training programs in Switzerland and offers structured, rotation-based specialist training at university level.
Rotation principle
The structured training program covers the entire spectrum of modern cardiology – from prevention and diagnostics to interventional therapy.
On a rotational basis, residents gain an insight into the various specialist areas of clinical cardiology: echocardiography, rhythmology, interventional cardiology, heart failure and special consultations such as heart transplantation, amyloidosis, cardiomyopathy consultations, outpatient and acute cardiology.
In addition to learning the theoretical basics, the focus is on practical training on patients:
- clinical assessment and triage,
- Performance of echocardiographies,
- Pacemaker and ICD interrogations,
- Assistance with cardiac catheter examinations,
- Myocardial biopsies,
- other invasive and non-invasive procedures.
Contact persons
Voraussetzung für eine Ausbildungsstelle in klinischer Kardiologie sind mindestens zwei Jahre Erfahrung in der Allgemeinen Inneren Medizin, präferiert wird jedoch ein Facharzt Allgemeinen Innere Medizin.
More informationSpecial rotations allow a 4-month in-depth insight into the subspecialized departments. These assignments promote in-depth expertise and allow an individual focus – ideal for later specialization in the following subject areas:
- Congenital heart disease
- Cardiac surgery intensive care unit
- Interventional Rhythmology
- Cardiac catheterization laboratory
- Echocardiography (incl. TEE)
- Heart MRI
Prof. Dr. Matthias Hermann and Dr. Dimitri Patriki are responsible for continuing education.
From the moment they take up their post, junior doctors are supported as part of an individual mentoring program to specifically promote their personal training goals, research interests and career planning.
Podcast USZ direkt in German – Become a specialist
Philipp Theil provides an insight into his intensive training and his day-to-day work in cardiology. His thirst for knowledge and passion for medicine always drive him on.
