International Training Program (ITP)

The Korean Society of Endoscopic & Robotic Surgery (KSERS) offers a one-month International Observership Program, providing medical professionals worldwide with an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in minimally invasive surgery.

Duration	1 month (March ~ April, 2026)
Scholarship	2,000,000 KRW (covers accommodation, transportation, and airfare)
Institution Placement	Assigned based on the candidate's preference
Application Deadline	January 31, 2026 *( Application Closed)**
Eligibility	The candidate must be a member of the Korean Society of Endo-Laparoscopic & Robotic Surgery (KSERS). The candidate should be less than 40 years old. A letter of recommendation from the head of the candidate's institution is required. It is desirable that the candidates have a paper published in the Journal of Minimally Invasive Surgery (JMIS) in the past as either the first or co-author
Obligations of Accepted Candidates	Accepted candidates should write a report entitled “Korea Observership: What I experienced in Korea and what I will practice in my country” after finishing the observership program. (The report will be published in the KSERS Newsletter.) Accepted candidates are encouraged to submit an abstract to the KSERS annual meeting. Accepted candidates are encouraged to attend the Minimally Invasive Surgery Master Class. (A hands-on animal lab exercise)

Key Dates

Application Submission Deadline	January 31, 2026
Notification of Confirmation	February 2026 (to be informed)
Notification of Institution Placements	End of March 2026 (to be informed)

Application Process

(* Application Closed)

Download the application form below and fill it out. Click to download
Submit the following documents to the KSERS secretariat (info@ksers.org) by January 31, 2026
- Application Form
- A Copy of Curriculum Vitae
- A Letter of Recommendation
- A Copy of Passport
- Title page of the published paper in JMIS (if applicable)

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