Cardiac Surgery

Medical and Healthcare Area

Specialist training in the clinical diagnosis, surgical treatment and management of diseases affecting the heart and great vessels.

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Director Prof. Tomaso Bottio
Department DiMePRe-J - Department of Precision and Regenerative Medicine and Ionian Area
Duration 5 years · 300 ECTS
Area / Class Surgical Area · Class of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery
Admission National competition for Medical Area Specialization Schools reserved for medical graduates
Degree awarded Specialization Diploma in Cardiac Surgery

School website

The School website provides detailed information on educational, scientific and institutional activities, as well as communications and initiatives addressed to postgraduate residents.

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Training profile

The Specialization School in Cardiac Surgery trains medical specialists in the clinical diagnosis, clinical management and surgical treatment of diseases affecting the heart and great vessels.

The training programme integrates theoretical, clinical, professional and research activities carried out within the accredited training network.

Skills developed

  • Diagnosis and clinical assessment of cardiac and great vessel diseases.
  • Surgical treatment of cardiovascular diseases.
  • Perioperative management of cardiac surgery patients.
  • Participation in clinical, surgical and postoperative intensive care activities.
  • Clinical, professional and research activities in cardiac surgery.

Access and admission

Admission is through the national competition for Medical Area Specialization Schools reserved for medical graduates, published annually by the Italian Ministry of University and Research.

View the UNIBA admission calls and updates page

Reference regulations

Administrative management

Administrative procedures concerning the Specialization Schools are managed by the U.O. Scuole di Specializzazione .

For information regarding enrolment, registration, academic career, tuition fees, transfers, certificates and specialist training contracts.

Contacts

Director Prof. Tomaso Bottio
Department DiMePRe-J - Department of Precision and Regenerative Medicine and Ionian Area
School website Visit the School website
Administrative management U.O. Scuole di Specializzazione