Resident Physicians in Thoracic Surgery

Do you want to develop in highly specialized thoracic surgery in a research and education-oriented environment? We are now looking for two resident physicians focusing on cardiac surgery and general thoracic surgery/lung surgery.

Welcome with your application!

You will be offered

• work in a highly specialized unit with access to broad clinical and surgical expertise
• the opportunity to participate in and develop within research and education
• supervision by experienced specialists and close collegial collaboration
• a stimulating work environment focused on quality, development, and patient safety.

You will also have the opportunity to take part in the general benefits and perks that Karolinska University Hospital offers, such as generous wellness grants and the possibility of salary exchange for individual pension savings.

About the position

We are one of the largest thoracic surgical units in the country and provide highly specialized care in close collaboration with research and education. The unit is characterized by expertise in minimally invasive cardiac and lung surgery as well as advanced aortic surgery, including thoracoabdominal procedures. The unit conducts extensive research and educational activities focusing on surgical techniques and long-term follow-up of patients who have undergone thoracic surgery.

We are now looking for two resident physicians, one focusing on cardiac surgery and one on general thoracic surgery/lung surgery. As a resident physician with us, you will play a central role in the development of care for patients undergoing cardiac and lung surgical procedures. You will work clinically with surgical assistance, on-call duties, and ward work, while actively contributing to the development of work methods, training of colleagues, and participation in research activities within the framework of our clinical mission.

We are looking for someone who

• is determined and confident in making well-founded decisions in a complex clinical environment
• has good collaboration skills and enjoys working in multidisciplinary teams
• is independent, responsible, and has the ability to drive your work forward
• wants to contribute to change and improvement efforts with the patient's best interests in focus.

We place great emphasis on personal suitability for the role.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Swedish medical license

Meritorious:

• Experience in thoracic surgical practice
• Experience in research and teaching.

About the recruitment process

Selection and interviews may take place continuously during the advertisement period.

When applying, you need to attach your CV. Instead of a personal letter, we ask you to answer selection questions and briefly motivate why you are suitable for the role. Answering the questions is a prerequisite for your application to be considered complete.

Warm welcome with your application - Together we are Karolinska!

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If you are or have previously been employed in Region Stockholm, we will take internal references from your current or previous manager if you are considered for employment.

For permanent positions, a probationary period may apply.

About Karolinska University Hospital

We at Karolinska University Hospital are proud to be one of the world's leading university hospitals. In addition to our special responsibility for highly specialized care in the Stockholm region, our main mission is to educate the healthcare professionals of the future together with Karolinska Institute and conduct world-leading research while continuing our work to develop care for the best interests of the patient. We work in a variety of areas and professions.

Our vision - We will cure and relieve tomorrow what no one can cure and relieve today.

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