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Neurosurgery Medical Residency (SBN/MEC-accredited)

Hospital das Clínicas da Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo (HC-FMUSP)

⌖ São Paulo · Brazil

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DECISION SUMMARY

Key facts at a glance

Source reviewed 8 Oct 2026. Verify the current intake with the host.

Eligibility
MEC-recognised medical degree with CRM registration; foreign or foreign-trained doctors must revalidate their diploma under CFM and CNRM rules. Some programmes require prior general surgery residency; full-time exclusive dedication required.
Funding
The official page does not publish funding or salary details.
Deadline
Not recorded · check the official call
Duration
5 years
Hands-on status
Confirm clinical privileges directly with the host.
PROGRAMME OVERVIEW

SBN/MEC-accredited neurosurgery residency training centre at Hospital das Clínicas da Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo (HC-FMUSP) (São Paulo), listed by the Brazilian Society of Neurosurgery with 6 residency places; the national route to the SBN/AMB specialist title.

Five-year progressive neurosurgical residency under the SBN/MEC protocol, with mandatory rotations in neurology, neurotrauma, paediatric neurosurgery, neuroradiology and intensive care, a Resident Activity Record (RAR), annual SBN examinations and minimum operative case numbers.

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Official Sociedade Brasileira de Neurocirurgia accredited-services pageLast checked 8 Oct 2026
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INTERNATIONAL APPLICANT CHECK

What the official evidence currently supports.

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International eligibility

MEC-recognised medical degree with CRM registration; foreign or foreign-trained doctors must revalidate their diploma under CFM and CNRM rules. Some programmes require prior general surgery residency; full-time exclusive dedication required.

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Training level & pathway

Residency (post-medical degree specialist training)

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Participation / hands-on scope

Five-year progressive neurosurgical residency under the SBN/MEC protocol, with mandatory rotations in neurology, neurotrauma, paediatric neurosurgery, neuroradiology and intensive care, a Resident Activity Record (RAR), annual SBN examinations and minimum operative case numbers.

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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.

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Language requirement

Portuguese

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Visa & work authorisation

Visa, sponsorship and work-right requirements are appointment-specific and must be confirmed with the institution.

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

48% of tracked decision fields are published

Checked 8 Oct 2026. Unavailable details below were not published in the cited material and have not been guessed.

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APPLICATION TIMELINE & ROUTE

Plan the application.

Application status
Current availability unconfirmed
Commencement
Not published
Duration
5 years
Positions
6 residency places (per SBN listing)
Application route
Follow the annual selection notice (edital) published by the training centre; online registration, documents and fee.
Standalone deadline
No separate deadline field is recorded; check the current official call.
Official contact
Not published in this profile
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ELIGIBILITY & REQUIREMENTS

Published entry requirements.

Clinical or academic eligibility

MEC-recognised medical degree with CRM registration; foreign or foreign-trained doctors must revalidate their diploma under CFM and CNRM rules. Some programmes require prior general surgery residency; full-time exclusive dedication required.

Training level

Residency (post-medical degree specialist training)

Funding and support

The official page does not publish funding or salary details.

Benefits, fees & relocation

Benefits not published in this profile. Programme fees are not published. Insurance details are not published. Accommodation support is not published.

Application documents

No verified document checklist is stored for this profile.

Licence, examinations, language & visa

Registration requirements need direct confirmation. Selection by theoretical exam, practical exam and CV review, then interview and psychological assessment; completion leads to eligibility for the SBN/AMB specialist title examination. Portuguese Visa and work-authorisation requirements need direct confirmation.

HOST INSTITUTION

Hospital das Clínicas da Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo (HC-FMUSP)

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SOURCE & VERIFICATION

Official programme information.

Source
Official Sociedade Brasileira de Neurocirurgia accredited-services page
Coverage
Official programme or institutional starting point
Last checked
8 Oct 2026
Editorial status
Source-linked profile
Programme lead
Carlos Gilberto Carlotti Júnior (head of service)
Accreditation / recognition
Accredited by the Sociedade Brasileira de Neurocirurgia and the Ministry of Education (category MEC/SBN).
Planned editorial review
8 Apr 2027
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Funding
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