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Plastic surgery fellowship
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4 source-led programme profiles. Licensing, visa and hands-on eligibility vary by institution and candidate; always confirm with the programme and regulator.

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Subspecialty fellowships in Finland

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Fellowship in General Plastic Surgery and Reconstructive Microsurgery

Tampere University Hospital (Pirkanmaa Wellbeing Services County)

Tampere · Finland

Six-month fellowship (January-July 2027) at Tampere University Hospital, aimed at young consultants and final-year residents. The department performs about 140-150 microsurgical procedures a year across elective microsurgery, oncoplastic surgery and complex trauma and orthoplastic surgery, and the fellow scrubs in and takes part in procedures and research activities.

Portrait of Ilkka KaartinenNamed programme or training-centre contactIlkka Kaartinen
Microsurgery
Pathway
Clinical fellowship
Duration
6 months (January–July 2027 cycle)
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Source reviewed 7 Nov 2026
Upcoming cycle

EURAPS Residents Scholarship Host — Department of Plastic Surgery, Tampere University Hospital

Tampere University Hospital — Department of Plastic Surgery

Tampere · Finland

The Department of Plastic Surgery at Tampere University Hospital is listed in the EURAPS Institutions directory as a host for the EURAPS Residents Scholarship, a one- or three-month funded visit for European plastic surgery trainees; this is a distinct route from the hospital's own salaried microsurgery and hand fellowships already in the directory.

Complex reconstruction
Pathway
Travelling fellowship
Duration
One or three months (EURAPS Residents Scholarship)
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Source reviewed 28 Oct 2026
Upcoming cycle

EURAPS Residents Scholarship Host — Dept. of Plastic Surgery, Töölö Hospital, Helsinki

Töölö Hospital — Dept. of Plastic Surgery

Helsinki · Finland

The Dept. of Plastic Surgery at Töölö Hospital, Helsinki, is listed in the EURAPS Institutions directory as a host for the EURAPS Residents Scholarship, a one- or three-month funded visit for European plastic surgery trainees.

Complex reconstruction
Pathway
Travelling fellowship
Duration
One or three months (EURAPS Residents Scholarship)
View programme →Official source ↗
Source reviewed 28 Oct 2026
Intake not confirmed

Hand and Microsurgery Fellowship Program

Tampere University Hospital (Tays), Pirkanmaa Wellbeing Services County — Department of Musculoskeletal Diseases

Tampere · Finland

Six-month hand and microsurgery fellowship at Tampere University Hospital led by the chief hand surgeon. Clinical work covers emergency and elective hand surgery including complex trauma, distal radius fractures, wrist pain, osteoarthritis, nerve compression and congenital deformities, with weekly hand conferences and monthly cadaver dissection sessions. This is separate from the hospital's general plastic surgery and reconstructive microsurgery fellowship.

Portrait of Jarkko JokihaaraProfessor of Hand Surgery; Research DirectorJarkko Jokihaara
HandMicrosurgeryPeripheral nerve
Pathway
Clinical fellowship
Duration
6 months
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Source reviewed 15 Oct 2026
Frequently asked questions
How many plastic surgery fellowships are listed in Finland?

PlasticFellow currently lists 4 source-backed programme profiles in Finland at 4 institutions in 2 locations (Helsinki; Tampere). This is a verified-source list, not a census of every hospital offering training.

What types of plastic surgery training are available in Finland?

Listed formats: clinical fellowship (2), travelling fellowship (2). The most represented focus areas are complex reconstruction, microsurgery, hand, peripheral nerve. Observerships and short courses do not grant hands-on operating rights.

Can international surgeons apply for fellowships in Finland?

Eligibility differs by host. Medical registration, language, visa and supervision rules in Finland decide whether a visiting surgeon can operate. Each profile states what the official source publishes; confirm current intake and eligibility directly with the programme before applying.

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