Fellowship in Thoracic Endoscopy (FTE)

The Fellowship in Thoracic Endoscopy (FTE) under the specialty of Thoracic Surgery is designed to provide advanced training in endoscopic techniques for diagnosing and treating thoracic diseases. This fellowship is ideal for surgeons who have completed their general surgery or thoracic surgery training and are looking to specialize further in thoracic endoscopy. The duration of the program is generally 12 months but may vary depending on the institute offering the program. The program focuses on clinical training so that fellows gain extensive hands-on experience in various thoracic endoscopic procedures, including bronchoscopy, esophagoscopy, and mediastinoscopy.