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Hospital de Pediatria Prof. Dr. Juan P. Garrahan
Buenos Aires · Argentina
Multi-specialty / General Paediatrics
Observer-only visits up to 3 months (2 months minimum in some services); foreign professionals need a director's letter and legalised degree; no clinical duties; no housing.
Record updated 2026-10-29 · Evidence policy
Monash Children's Hospital (Monash Medical Centre)
Melbourne · Australia
ANZPID lists site as welcoming ID specialists/trainees to observe clinical care; self-funded, visa checks apply. Duration not stated; PIDS-ANZPID exchange is 1-2 weeks for members.
Record updated 2026-10-29 · Evidence policy
Perth Children's Hospital
Perth · Australia
ANZPID lists site as welcoming ID specialists/trainees to observe clinical care; self-funded, visa checks apply. Duration not stated; PIDS-ANZPID exchange is 1-2 weeks for members.
Record updated 2026-10-29 · Evidence policy
Queensland Children's Hospital
Brisbane · Australia
ANZPID lists site as welcoming ID specialists/trainees to observe clinical care; self-funded, visa checks apply. Duration not stated; PIDS-ANZPID exchange is 1-2 weeks for members.
Record updated 2026-10-29 · Evidence policy
Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne
Melbourne · Australia
ANZPID lists site as welcoming ID specialists/trainees to observe clinical care; self-funded, visa checks apply. Duration not stated; PIDS-ANZPID exchange is 1-2 weeks for members.
Record updated 2026-10-29 · Evidence policy
Royal Children's Hospital, Department of Endocrinology and Diabetes
Melbourne · Australia
Qualified practitioners may observe up to 3 months; unit takes up to two observers at a time; IELTS 6.5 needed if English is not first language. Observership max 3 months; IELTS 6.5 if non-English country.
Record updated 2026-10-29 · Evidence policy
Sydney Children's Hospital, Randwick
Sydney · Australia
ANZPID lists site as welcoming ID specialists/trainees to observe clinical care; self-funded, visa checks apply. Duration not stated; PIDS-ANZPID exchange is 1-2 weeks for members.
Record updated 2026-10-29 · Evidence policy
The Children's Hospital at Westmead
Sydney · Australia
ANZPID lists site as welcoming ID specialists/trainees to observe clinical care; self-funded, visa checks apply. Duration not stated; PIDS-ANZPID exchange is 1-2 weeks for members.
Record updated 2026-10-29 · Evidence policy
Women's and Children's Hospital Adelaide
Adelaide · Australia
ANZPID lists site as welcoming ID specialists/trainees to observe clinical care; self-funded, visa checks apply. Duration not stated; PIDS-ANZPID exchange is 1-2 weeks for members.
Record updated 2026-10-29 · Evidence policy
Medical University of Graz - University Clinic of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine
Graz · Austria
Listed by Austrian Diabetes Society Young Diabetologists (Stand 11/2024). Diabetes, obesity and endocrine clinics; contact Elke Froehlich-Reiterer. House rules apply; duration/fees not stated.
Record updated 2026-10-29 · Evidence policy
Medical University of Innsbruck - Department of Paediatrics 1
Innsbruck · Austria
Listed by Austrian Diabetes Society Young Diabetologists (Stand 11/2024). T1DM/T2DM clinics incl. pumps; contact Sabine Hofer. House rules apply; duration/fees not stated.
Record updated 2026-10-29 · Evidence policy
Medical University of Vienna / AKH - University Clinic of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine
Vienna · Austria
Listed by Austrian Diabetes Society Young Diabetologists (Stand 11/2024). Diabetes, obesity, lipid clinics; contact Birgit Rami-Merhar. House rules apply; duration/fees not stated.
Record updated 2026-10-29 · Evidence policy
Hospital das Clinicas da Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de Sao Paulo (HCFMUSP)
Sao Paulo · Brazil
Multi-specialty / General Paediatrics
For doctors graduated abroad; 1-3 months, up to 40 h/week, paid fee, strictly observational. Specialties not listed; Instituto da Crianca is a unit of HCFMUSP complex - confirm paediatrics with HCX.
Record updated 2026-10-29 · Evidence policy
Hospital Pequeno Principe
Curitiba · Brazil
Multi-specialty / General Paediatrics
Paediatric observation or practical experience for physicians, health professionals and students; selection by CV review and interview. Duration, fees and foreign-applicant rules not stated on page.
Record updated 2026-10-29 · Evidence policy
The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids)
Toronto · Canada
For IMGs board-eligible/certified in paediatric cardiology, not licensed in Canada. Apply via International Medical Observer Application up to 2 months ahead.
Record updated 2026-10-29 · Evidence policy
The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) - International Learner Program
Toronto · Canada
Multi-specialty / General Paediatrics
Observation only; weeks chosen by applicant. Fees: CAD 275 application, per-week learning fee, CAD 175 physician credentialing. Allow 4-6 weeks processing. Not a training post.
Record updated 2026-10-29 · Evidence policy
University of Toronto / SickKids and Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital
Toronto · Canada
Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics
Page states observerships exist for international learners; contact the Holland Bloorview executive administrator for details. Duration and capacity not stated.
Record updated 2026-10-29 · Evidence policy
Beijing Children's Hospital, Capital Medical University
Beijing · China
Multi-specialty / General Paediatrics
Short-term observation up to 1 month or long-term 3 or 6 months with one-to-one senior mentor; long-term may take part in clinical work. All specialties; fee charged. Revised Dec 2025.
Record updated 2026-10-29 · Evidence policy
Children's Cancer Hospital Egypt 57357
Cairo · Egypt
Open to national and international clinicians; observation tailored to need. 2025 portfolio says training lasts one week to one year across clinical disciplines.
Record updated 2026-10-29 · Evidence policy
ESO / SIOP Europe (host centres of excellence across Europe)
Multiple (European host centres) · Europe (multiple)
3-6 month visiting observer (no direct patient contact) or 6-month practitioner status. Page lists 2025 programme closing 6 Oct 2024; check for current call. Host stay 3-6 months; page lists 2025 intake deadline 6 Oct…
Record updated 2026-10-29 · Evidence policy
European Academy of Paediatrics (hosted at Children's Memorial Health Institute, Warsaw in 2025)
Warsaw (2025 host; varies yearly) · Europe (multiple)
Multi-specialty / General Paediatrics
3-day observership before EAP Congress. Paediatric residents in Europe past year 2, member of an EAP national society. 2025 page; 2026 edition not confirmed. Accommodation not covered.
Record updated 2026-10-29 · Evidence policy
European Society for Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (ESPGHAN)
Multiple · Europe (multiple)
Up to EUR 5,000 for young ESPGHAN members to visit another European unit (technique, short project, observing); complete within 1 yr; deadline 31 Dec each year.
Record updated 2026-10-29 · Evidence policy
European Society for Paediatric Research (ESPR) Early Career Investigators Section
Multiple · Europe (multiple)
Multi-specialty / General Paediatrics
Clinical or research stays of 1 day to 2 months at host institutions; ESPR members only; no funding provided; applications accepted on an ongoing basis.
Record updated 2026-10-29 · Evidence policy
Paediatric Rheumatology European Society (PReS)
Multiple · Europe (multiple)
Up to 6 months at a European paediatric rheumatology centre for PReS trainees/young scientists under 45; EUR 1,000 travel + 1,000/month (max 7,000). 2026 deadline 30 Jun 2026.
Record updated 2026-10-29 · Evidence policy
Charite - Klinik fuer Paediatrie mit Schwerpunkt Onkologie und Haematologie
Berlin · Germany
Minimum 6 weeks. Postgraduates need paediatric experience and two mentor recommendations; 1,000-word motivation letter; German B2 if non-native. Places limited.
Record updated 2026-10-29 · Evidence policy
Deutsches Herzzentrum der Charite (DHZC)
Berlin · Germany
Hospitation up to 3 months, unpaid. Paediatric cardiology and congenital heart surgery units take enquiries. Needs CV, B2 German/English, reference letter, insurance; non-EU visa.
Record updated 2026-10-29 · Evidence policy
LMU Klinikum - Dr. von Haunersches Kinderspital
Munich · Germany
Multi-specialty / General Paediatrics
Visiting-doctor placements; apply by email with CV and motivation letter stating period and preferred area. Duration and eligibility not stated; page in German.
Record updated 2026-10-29 · Evidence policy
Universitätsklinikum Freiburg - Zentrum für Kinder- und Jugendmedizin, Sektion Pädiatrische Infektiologie
Freiburg · Germany
Page states visiting doctors (Gastärzt*innen) and students are welcome to observe in the section during semester breaks. Duration and application process not stated.
Record updated 2026-10-29 · Evidence policy
American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Section on Global Health
Multiple · Global (multiple)
Community Child Health & Neurodisability
USD 1,000 awards for residents and fellows doing a clinical paediatric elective in a low/middle-income country; SOGH members; cycles Sep and Mar.
Record updated 2026-10-29 · Evidence policy
European School of Oncology (ESO) / SIOP Europe
Multiple European centres · Global (multiple)
3 or 6 month visiting observership/residency for young paediatric haemato-oncologists; monthly grant EUR 2,500. Applications currently closed; next call opens June 2027.
Record updated 2026-10-29 · Evidence policy
International Pediatric Nephrology Association (IPNA)
Multiple · Global (multiple)
2-yr twinning of an emerging paediatric renal unit with an experienced centre; up to USD 5,000 for staff travel/training; applications 1 May-30 Jun; 2026 round unconfirmed.
Record updated 2026-10-29 · Evidence policy
International Society for Pediatric and Adolescent Diabetes (ISPAD)
Multiple · Global (multiple)
4-6 wk visit to ISPAD Drash Host Center; USD 8,000; ISPAD members from low/middle-income countries only. 2026 call closed (deadline 15 Apr 2026).
Record updated 2026-10-29 · Evidence policy
Hong Kong Children's Hospital
Hong Kong · Hong Kong
Multi-specialty / General Paediatrics
Arranged case by case for non-local doctors (past: Thailand, mainland China, Macau). Duration and specialties not stated; no formal application page found.
Record updated 2026-10-29 · Evidence policy
All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Rishikesh
Rishikesh · India
Multi-specialty / General Paediatrics
Up to 6 months, no hands-on care; for faculty/PG students of government institutes (NMC private faculty may be allowed). Bench fee Rs 10,000/month, may be waived. Not paediatric-specific.
Record updated 2026-10-29 · Evidence policy
Rambam Health Care Campus
Haifa · Israel
Informal observation only, no patient care. Typically 1-3 months; longer needs a request. Requires MD and licence to practise in home country. Includes NICU of about 500 admissions/yr.
Record updated 2026-10-29 · Evidence policy
Schneider Children's Medical Center of Israel
Petah Tikva · Israel
Multi-specialty / General Paediatrics
Hospital hosts foreign physician fellows (stays of a year or more) and observers (e.g. 3-month groups). Page is dated 2016-2017; current availability and application route not stated.
Record updated 2026-10-29 · Evidence policy
Sheba Medical Center (Tel HaShomer)
Ramat Gan · Israel
Multi-specialty / General Paediatrics
Academy lists clinical training/observerships for physicians including Pediatrics among specialties. Duration and eligibility not stated on the page.
Record updated 2026-10-29 · Evidence policy
Japanese Society of Pediatric Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery / American Heart Association
Osaka / Tokyo / Okayama / Nagano · Japan
4-8 week exchange visit for AHA Young Hearts members within 7 years of training; hosts: NCVC Osaka, NCCHD, Okayama Univ., Nagano Children's. Japanese not required. Clinical role level not specified.
Record updated 2026-10-29 · Evidence policy
National Center for Child Health and Development (NCCHD)
Tokyo · Japan
Multi-specialty / General Paediatrics
Days-to-months training across many departments; fees apply by department. Overseas doctors submit documents 6 months ahead (Guide for training). Observation visits are normally 1 day.
Record updated 2026-10-29 · Evidence policy
King Hussein Cancer Center
Amman · Jordan
POEM grant option: observership 2-6 weeks; training sites incl. peds heme-onc, BMT, retinoblastoma, surgery. Apply 4+ months ahead; acceptance by KHCC. Nationals and non-nationals.
Record updated 2026-10-29 · Evidence policy
American University of Beirut Medical Center - Children's Cancer Institute
Beirut · Lebanon
POEM-supported 2-6 wk observership; GME observer visiting residents elective 4 wk-3 mo, apply 3 mo ahead, US$50 fee, private insurance required. Peds heme-onc/BMT listed; affiliated with St Jude.
Record updated 2026-10-29 · Evidence policy
University Malaya Medical Centre
Kuala Lumpur · Malaysia
Multi-specialty / General Paediatrics
Paediatric attachment modules (neonatology, cardiology, neurology, endocrine, etc.). Observation-only option; max 12 months. Needs Master's and MMC registration; apply 2 months ahead.
Record updated 2026-10-29 · Evidence policy
Christchurch Children's Hospital
Christchurch · New Zealand
ANZPID lists site as welcoming ID specialists/trainees to observe clinical care; self-funded, visa checks apply. Duration not stated; PIDS-ANZPID exchange is 1-2 weeks for members.
Record updated 2026-10-29 · Evidence policy
Starship Children's Hospital
Auckland · New Zealand
ANZPID lists site as welcoming ID specialists/trainees to observe clinical care; self-funded, visa checks apply. Duration not stated; PIDS-ANZPID exchange is 1-2 weeks for members.
Record updated 2026-10-29 · Evidence policy
Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital & Research Centre
Lahore · Pakistan
Training attachments for physicians/observers in Lahore and Peshawar; Paediatric Oncology listed. Foreign applicants need PMDC provisional registration. On-site accommodation. Duration not stated.
Record updated 2026-10-29 · Evidence policy
Sidra Medicine
Doha · Qatar
Multi-specialty / General Paediatrics
Hands-off observation for physicians, residents, fellows; paediatrics, neonatology and other areas; days to several weeks; fees may apply; email medicalobservership@sidra.org.
Record updated 2026-10-29 · Evidence policy
King Fahad Medical City (incl. Children's Specialized Hospital)
Riyadh · Saudi Arabia
Multi-specialty / General Paediatrics
Hospital-wide observer attachment; non-Saudi fee SR 1000; needs MBBS, board certificate, 3 letters. Duration not stated. KFMC Children's Hospital page notes foreign trainees in paediatric surgery.
Record updated 2026-10-29 · Evidence policy
KK Women's and Children's Hospital
Singapore · Singapore
Hands-off observership up to 28 days, or clinical observership up to 6 months, listed on the paediatric cardiology page.
Record updated 2026-10-29 · Evidence policy
