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Aperfeiçoamento in Spine Neurosurgery (Aperfeiçoamento em Neurocirurgia da Coluna) — Edital 2027

AACD (Associação de Assistência à Criança Deficiente), Ibirapuera Unit

⌖ São Paulo · Brazil

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DECISION SUMMARY

Key facts at a glance

Source reviewed 15 Oct 2026. Verify the current intake with the host.

Eligibility
Foreign candidates need a revalidated medical diploma, a residence visa and a Portuguese proficiency certificate
Funding
No stipend (bolsa-auxílio) is offered; a registration fee of R$ 200.00 applies.
Deadline
Registration 30 September to 2 November 2026 (until 23:00); documents by email by 12:00 on 3 November 2026
Duration
One year, 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2028, 20 hours per week.
Hands-on status
Part-time, 20 hours per week, in person at the Ibirapuera unit
PROGRAMME OVERVIEW

A one-place spine neurosurgery improvement course at AACD's Ibirapuera unit. The programme is not recognised by national education regulators and is intended to provide qualifying knowledge for the job market.

Training in spine neurosurgery in outpatient and surgical settings within an interdisciplinary context for adults and children with disabilities, covering degenerative disease, tumour, trauma, amputations and brain injuries.

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Official AACD Ensino e Pesquisa page and edital for the 2027 spine neurosurgery aperfeiçoamentoLast checked 15 Oct 2026
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INTERNATIONAL APPLICANT CHECK

What the official evidence currently supports.

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International eligibility

Foreign candidates need a revalidated medical diploma, a residence visa and a Portuguese proficiency certificate

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Training level & pathway

Clinical fellowship · Spine

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Participation / hands-on scope

Part-time, 20 hours per week, in person at the Ibirapuera unit

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Medical registration & licensing

No programme-specific licensing field is recorded in the cited profile. Confirm directly with the host and regulator.

✓Published in profile

Language requirement

Portuguese proficiency certificate for foreign candidates (Celpe-Bras)

≈Partially supported

Visa & work authorisation

Foreign candidates must hold a visa for residence

NeuroSurgFellow does not guarantee admission, licensing, visas, employment, funding or operative privileges. Requirements may change by intake and appointment.

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DATA QUALITY & AVAILABILITY

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APPLICATION TIMELINE & ROUTE

Plan the application.

Application status
Accepting applications
Commencement
1 April 2027
Duration
One year, 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2028, 20 hours per week.
Positions
1 position
Application route
Register online on the AACD teaching portal, then email document copies to ensino@aacd.org.br
Standalone deadline
Registration 30 September to 2 November 2026 (until 23:00); documents by email by 12:00 on 3 November 2026
Official contact
ensino@aacd.org.br
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ELIGIBILITY & REQUIREMENTS

Published entry requirements.

Clinical or academic eligibility

Medical degree and completed neurosurgery residency recognised by MEC/CNRM, or an SBN neurosurgery specialist title with active RQE; practical courses or internships without a title examination do not qualify.

Funding and support

No stipend (bolsa-auxílio) is offered; a registration fee of R$ 200.00 applies.

Benefits, fees & relocation

Benefits not published in this profile. R$ 200.00 registration fee, no exemptions Insurance details are not published. Accommodation support is not published.

Application documents

  • ID (RG)
  • CPF
  • Medical diploma
  • Proof of neurosurgery training (MEC/CNRM residency certificate or declaration from the residency commission, or SBN specialist title with active RQE)

Licence, examinations, language & visa

Registration requirements need direct confirmation. Phase 1 essay exam on 8 November 2026; Phase 2 CV analysis, interview and psychological test on 27 January 2027; results 28 January 2027 Portuguese proficiency certificate for foreign candidates (Celpe-Bras) Foreign candidates must hold a visa for residence

HOST INSTITUTION

AACD (Associação de Assistência à Criança Deficiente), Ibirapuera Unit

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SOURCE & VERIFICATION

Official programme information.

Source
Official AACD Ensino e Pesquisa page and edital for the 2027 spine neurosurgery aperfeiçoamento
Coverage
Official programme or institutional starting point
Last checked
15 Oct 2026
Editorial status
Source-linked profile
Programme lead
Not recorded
Accreditation / recognition
The page states the course is not recognised by national educational regulators
Planned editorial review
15 Apr 2027
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