Additional programmes
Additional surgical fellowships in Costa Rica
2 further official-source programme profiles in Costa Rica, verified selectively from official sources. Programme existence does not establish an open vacancy.
ClinicalUniversidad de Costa Rica, Sistema de Estudios de Posgrado (Posgrado en Especialidades Médicas), with CCSS hospitals
San José, Costa RicaSurgical Oncology3 years
UCR three-year surgical oncology specialty for general surgeons, taught in CCSS hospitals including Calderón Guardia, San Juan de Dios and México.
Review profile →ClinicalUniversidad de Costa Rica, Sistema de Estudios de Posgrado (Posgrado en Especialidades Médicas), with CCSS hospitals
San José, Costa RicaCardiac Surgery
UCR cardiovascular thoracic surgery specialty: 3 years for surgical specialists, 6 for general physicians, in four CCSS hospitals.
Review profile → Programme comparison: Costa Rica
The 2 additional surgical fellowship programmes in Costa Rica are summarised below using only fields recorded from official sources on each profile. A missing line means the checked sources did not state it, not that the host has no requirement.
- Duration: 3 years
- Entry requirements: Specialist title in General Surgery from a recognised university or 4th year of general surgery residency passed
- International applicants: Foreign applicants must hold authorisation from the Colegio de Médicos y Cirujanos to compete.
- Medical registration: Incorporation in the Colegio de Médicos y Cirujanos de Costa Rica required.
- How to apply: Admission process of the Posgrado en Especialidades Médicas (stages I and II)
- Duration: 3 years for general, peripheral vascular or general thoracic surgery specialists
- Entry requirements: Incorporation in the Colegio de Médicos y Cirujanos
- International applicants: Foreign applicants must have authorisation from the Colegio de Médicos y Cirujanos de Costa Rica.
- Medical registration: Incorporation in the Colegio de Médicos y Cirujanos de Costa Rica required.
Still to confirm directly with hosts: deadline, how to apply, language. Written statements about eligibility or registration should be obtained from the host before you plan travel, funding or leave.