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Appointment evidence
Published role and affiliation
The official evidence identifies the leadership and affiliation listed below for SIM International Microsurgery Fellowship — Winterthur.
- Leadership as published
- Dr. med. Alberto Franchi (Fellowship Supervisor)
- Evidence reviewed
- 13 Oct 2026
- Affiliated training host
- Kantonsspital Winterthur / Italian Society of Microsurgery
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Training context
Published programme focus
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Associated training route
Observership
SIM International Microsurgery Fellowship — Winterthur
Society-selected microsurgery placement with a supervised logbook in Winterthur's hand and plastic surgery department.
- Location
- Winterthur, Switzerland
- Duration
- 3 consecutive months
- Clinical participation
- Educational observation and legally permitted supervised involvement; not employment
- International applicants
- German workplace; English training possible when communication and safety permit
- Funding
- One-time logistical support described; no salary or amount specified
- Application timing
- 15 May 2026 — passed; future call not confirmed
Deadline passed
2026–2027 placement period
Eligibility, training and application
Eligibility
Active SIM membership and a SIM-endorsed basic microsurgery course; residents need programme-director permission.
Published training
- Head/neck, breast and limb reconstruction
- Lymphoedema surgery
- Hand surgery and reconstructive clinics
Application route
The closed call requested membership proof, course certificate and CV by email; ask SIM about any new cycle.
Published application documents
- Proof of active SIM membership
- Certificate of attendance of a SIM-endorsed Basic Microsurgery Course
- Curriculum vitae
Published contact note: alberto.franchi@ksw.ch; SIM secretariat: segreteria@microchirurgia.org
Official society listing · Source reviewed 13 Oct 2026
Official sources
Source review: 13 Oct 2026. Education history, additional appointments, publications and personal contact details are not added without separate official evidence.
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