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PCPME 2027 – Neurocirurgia Oncológica (foreign-trained doctors)

Hospital das Clínicas da FMUSP (HCX Fmusp), PCPME – ICESP

⌖ São Paulo · Brazil

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DECISION SUMMARY

Key facts at a glance

Source reviewed 29 Oct 2026. Verify the current intake with the host.

No exact application window is recorded. Check the host's current call before applying. Recorded status: Current availability unconfirmed; source review 29 Oct 2026. This is not a live vacancy check.

Eligibility
For foreign-graduated doctors (foreign or Brazilian) who have not revalidated the diploma in Brazil and do not intend to live or work in Brazil.
Funding
No allowances, housing or meals from HCFMUSP; participants must prove sufficient funds. Fees are described in the notice.
Deadline
2027 intake closed: applications ran 10-31 Aug 2026; results 7 Oct 2026; online enrolment 13 Oct-5 Nov 2026.
Duration
1 year.
Hands-on status
Confirm clinical privileges directly with the host.
PROGRAMME OVERVIEW

One place in neurosurgical oncology for foreign-trained neurosurgeons within the HCFMUSP PCPME programme, with training at ICESP-linked services.

Programme equivalent to the HCFMUSP residency content; exam covers general neurosurgery and neurosurgical oncology; acts only within HCFMUSP under supervision.

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Official HCX Fmusp PCPME 2027 noticeLast checked 29 Oct 2026
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INTERNATIONAL APPLICANT CHECK

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International eligibility

For foreign-graduated doctors (foreign or Brazilian) who have not revalidated the diploma in Brazil and do not intend to live or work in Brazil.

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Training level & pathway

Prerequisite: completed neurosurgery specialisation from a higher-education institution registered with the home-country ministry (hospital declarations not accepted).

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Participation / hands-on scope

Programme equivalent to the HCFMUSP residency content; exam covers general neurosurgery and neurosurgical oncology; acts only within HCFMUSP under supervision.

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Medical registration & licensing

Provisional medical licence from CREMESP is needed under CFM Resolution 2.216/2018 (per notice).

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Language requirement

Portuguese

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Visa & work authorisation

Brazilian residence/permanence visa required (copy submitted at enrolment); applicants advised to apply at the Brazilian consulate in their home country.

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

84% of tracked decision fields are recorded

Checked 29 Oct 2026. Unresolved fields are missing, qualified or awaiting confirmation in this record. They may be available from the host; a missing field does not mean that a requirement or cost does not apply.

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APPLICATION TIMELINE & ROUTE

Plan the application.

Status at last source review
Current availability unconfirmed

The 2027 notice opening new vacancies lists the in-person selection on 16/09/2026, which has passed; later cycles are not stated.

Commencement
Classes start 1 March 2027 (2027 intake).
Duration
1 year.
Positions
Neurocirurgia Oncológica: 1 place, 1 year (area of practice requiring prior General Neurosurgery training).
Application route
Apply through the PCPME process described in the notice (document submission, selection by CV analysis and in-person interview).
Standalone deadline
2027 intake closed: applications ran 10-31 Aug 2026; results 7 Oct 2026; online enrolment 13 Oct-5 Nov 2026.
Official contact
Not published in this profile
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ELIGIBILITY & REQUIREMENTS

Published entry requirements.

Clinical or academic eligibility

For doctors graduated abroad who have not revalidated their Brazilian diploma. Requires neurosurgery specialization from a higher-education institution registered with the ministry of the country of origin. Certificate is not valid for practice in Brazil.

Training level

Prerequisite: completed neurosurgery specialisation from a higher-education institution registered with the home-country ministry (hospital declarations not accepted).

Funding and support

No allowances, housing or meals from HCFMUSP; participants must prove sufficient funds. Fees are described in the notice.

Benefits, fees & relocation

Programme and application fees
Application fee R$3,000; 2027 annual tuition R$30,000 (due by 5 Nov 2026).
Benefits
No allowances: no housing aid, transport, meals or medical assistance from HCFMUSP; participant must prove sufficient funds.
Insurance
Valid health insurance covering all of Brazil for the whole programme (emergency, consultations, treatment in a Sao Paulo hospital) is required at enrolment.
Accommodation
No student housing provided; proof of residence in Brazil (rental contract or temporary lodging booking) required at enrolment.

Application documents

  • Summary CV (max 2 pages, PDF)
  • Celpe-Bras intermediate certificate (or exam registration protocol)
  • Specialisation certificate registered with home-country ministry
  • Visa, health insurance, CPF and proof of residence at enrolment

Licence, examinations, language & visa

Provisional medical licence from CREMESP is needed under CFM Resolution 2.216/2018 (per notice). CV analysis and in-person interview, held 16 Sep 2026 at ICESP (HCFMUSP) for the 2027 intake. Portuguese Brazilian residence/permanence visa required (copy submitted at enrolment); applicants advised to apply at the Brazilian consulate in their home country.

FIELD-LEVEL EVIDENCE

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HOST INSTITUTION

Hospital das Clínicas da FMUSP (HCX Fmusp), PCPME – ICESP

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SOURCE & VERIFICATION

Official programme information.

Source
Official HCX Fmusp PCPME 2027 notice
Coverage
Official programme or institutional starting point
Last checked
29 Oct 2026
Editorial status
Source-linked profile
Programme lead
Not recorded
Accreditation / recognition
Course content/duration identical to CNRM-registered residency programmes (CFM Resolution 2.216/2018); certificate not valid for professional practice in Brazil.
Planned editorial review
29 Apr 2027
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Deadline
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Exposure: Historical 2016 curriculum: Combined exposure to three neurosurgical staff; focus areas include awake craniotomy, skull base and pituitary surgery, intra-axial tumours and endoscopic approaches, with in-house call approx. 2-3 days per month.

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Source: Saint John's Cancer Institute fellowship page. Reviewed 20 Oct 2026. Status reflects the last review, not a live vacancy check. Completeness is not a quality rating.

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