Host overview
Training at this institution
The directory documents 1 training route associated with University Hospital Zurich (USZ) — Clinic of Plastic Surgery and Hand Surgery. Compare each programme’s requirements and source evidence below.
- Published locations
- Zurich, Switzerland
- Training pathways
- Hybrid clinical and research
- Named leadership
- 1 of 1 programme records
- Official evidence
- 1 linked source
Published training focus
Faculty and programme leadership
- Prof. Dr. med. Nicole Lindenblatt — named fellowship mentor
Clinical Fellowship in Robotic Lymphatic Microsurgery & Lymphatic Biology
Prof. Dr. med. Nicole Lindenblatt — named fellowship mentor (clinical and research)
At a glance
- Clinical Fellowship in Robotic Lymphatic Microsurgery & Lymphatic Biology: hybrid clinical and research, 3 to 6 months (Track A clinical fellow 6 months; Track B observer 3 months). Programme listed — intake not confirmed. 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.
Intake, fees and eligibility change between cycles. Confirm each point with the host using the official source listed for the programme before preparing an application.
Programmes and application details
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 and review dates
- USZ vacancy — Clinical Fellowship in Robotic Lymphatic Microsurgery & Lymphatic Biology ↗Source reviewed 29 Oct 2026
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