ECVN Neurology Residency Training Program in Bern

University of Bern; Bern; Presencial; CHF 85.000 - 115.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Structured residency

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Advanced equipment

6 weeks vacation

International environment

Descripción de la vacante

University of Bern in Switzerland offers a structured ECVN neurology residency. You will work under supervision with two neurologists and collaborate with clinicians across anesthesia, radiology, internal medicine, emergency care, and neurosurgery within a top-tier referral hospital.

The program supports a research project, participation in international congresses, 6 weeks of vacation, and access to advanced diagnostic and neurosurgical equipment, fostering professional and academic growth for

Formación

• Holds a veterinary degree.
• At least two years of general practice experience.
• Proficient in English, German and French; basic knowledge of a third language required.
• Experience or exposure to neurology preferred.
• Willing to join emergency duty coverage, teaching, and academic activities.

Responsabilidades

• Clinical duties including patient care, consultations, diagnostic procedures and neurosurgeries.
• Participation in rounds, teaching of students and interns, and emergency duty coverage.
• Provide clinical teaching to students and interns; participate in emergency out-of-hours duty.

Conocimientos

English

German

French

Neurology exposure

Emergency duty readiness

Educación

Veterinary degree

Descripción del empleo

UniBE is central. With us, you benefit from the central location and easy-to-reach sites.

The Residency Position

You will be supervised and work daily with two neurologists, supported by European and American specialist clinicians in a wide range of disciplines, including anesthesia, diagnostic imaging, internal medicine (general and nephrology), emergency and critical care, orthopedics, soft tissue surgery, dermatology, and ophthalmology. Our hospital has excellent facilities of an advanced referral hospital, including 3-Tesla MRI, CT, fluoroscopy, and electrophysiology, plus advanced neurosurgery equipment for computer-assisted brain and spine surgery, video-endoscopy, microsurgery, and minimally invasive surgery. On-site physiotherapy is also provided to our patients.

Responsibilities

Clinical Time

You will work under supervision with daily patient care, consultations, diagnostic procedures, and neurosurgeries. You will join weekly neurology journal and book clubs, as well as radiology, and neuropathology rounds. Clinical teaching of students and interns, as well as participation in emergency "out-of-hours" duty is expected.

Off-Clinic Time

You will have 4-5 months to complete the required ECVN credentials, including clinical rotations in related specialties, and your own residency research project. Participation in international congresses is also encouraged. You will also receive 6 weeks of holidays - an ideal time to enjoy beautiful Switzerland with breathtaking landscapes and multiple possibilities for sports and other recreational activities.

Candidate Profile

We seek a motivated veterinarian who:

• Holds a veterinary degree
• Has at least two years of general practice experience and/or has completed a rotating or specialty internship
• Is proficient in English, in German and French (basic knowledge of the third language is required, along with a commitment to further improve)
• Ideally, has had some exposure to neurology
• Is ready to join emergency duty coverage, teaching, and academic activities

What We Offer

• A structured ECVN neurology residency
• Collaboration with board-certified specialists across multiple disciplines
• Access to advanced diagnostic and neurosurgical equipment
• A well-balanced mix of clinical and off-clinic time
• 6 weeks of vacation, plus compensation days to enjoy Swiss nature, sports, and culture
• A supportive, international environment for clinical and academic development

Application and Contact

Application Deadline: 22nd October 2026