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Appointment evidence
Published role and affiliation
The official evidence identifies the leadership and affiliation listed below for Clinical Fellowship in Robotic Lymphatic Microsurgery & Lymphatic Biology.
- Leadership as published
- Prof. Dr. med. Nicole Lindenblatt — named fellowship mentor (clinical and research)
- Evidence reviewed
- 29 Oct 2026
- Affiliated training host
- University Hospital Zurich (USZ) — Clinic of Plastic Surgery and Hand Surgery
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Training context
Published programme focus
These areas describe the linked training programme, rather than a complete clinical biography or list of individual credentials.
Associated training route
Hybrid clinical and research
Clinical Fellowship in Robotic Lymphatic Microsurgery & Lymphatic Biology
A 3 to 6 month advanced fellowship in robotic-assisted microsurgery and supermicrosurgery for lymphatic reconstruction, combined with translational lymphatic research (about 60 per cent clinical and 40 per cent research). It runs as a supervised clinical track or an observership track and is unpaid.
- Location
- Zurich, Switzerland
- Duration
- 3 to 6 months (Track A clinical fellow 6 months; Track B observer 3 months)
- Clinical participation
- Track A is supervised hands-on clinical practice for candidates who can legally treat patients in Switzerland; Track B is observer status with no medical practice
- International applicants
- Track A requires a medical degree allowing clinical participation in Switzerland and willingness to obtain MEBEKO diploma recognition before the start; Track B is for candidates without Swiss recognition
- Funding
- The fellowship is unpaid and the fellow organises and pays for accommodation in Zurich
- Application timing
- Applications are evaluated throughout the year
Programme listed — intake not confirmed
Start date listed as 1 June 2026 or by agreement
Eligibility, training and application
Eligibility
Track A: medical degree enabling clinical participation in Switzerland and MEBEKO recognition. Track B: relevant medical or scientific background and eligibility to join as an observer. Both tracks need English and an interest in lymphatic reconstruction and translational science.
Published training
- Robotic microsurgery and supermicrosurgery training with dry- and wet-lab simulation
- Outpatient clinics, perioperative care and operating theatre activity (extent depends on track)
- Journal clubs, skills lab and teaching sessions
- Assigned lymphatic research project with scientific mentorship
- Completion requires a competency portfolio and a submitted manuscript or ethics-ready protocol
Application route
Apply through the USZ e-recruiting tool with a motivation letter, CV of up to three pages, publication list, copy of the medical diploma and specialist title or EBOPRAS certificate; a German language certificate is optional.
Published application documents
- Motivation letter
- CV (maximum three pages)
- Publication list
- Medical diploma
- Specialisation title or EBOPRAS certificate
- German language certificate (optional)
Published contact note: pch@usz.ch
Official institution page · Source reviewed 29 Oct 2026
Official sources
Source review: 29 Oct 2026. Education history, additional appointments, publications and personal contact details are not added without separate official evidence.
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