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Paediatric Neurosurgery Indirect-Entry Specialty

Instituto Nacional de Pediatría

⌖ Mexico City · Mexico

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DECISION SUMMARY

Key facts at a glance

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

Eligibility
National and foreign doctors cannot be accepted without a CIFRHS selection certificate naming the site; the INP does not grant scholarships to foreign doctors.
Funding
Residency places depend on the federal budget allocation of resident posts; the examination fee is MXN 2,500 (non-refundable).
Deadline
Electronic registration for indirect-entry specialties (2027–28 cycle) closed at 12:00 on 21 September 2026; knowledge exam 26 September 2026, psychometric tests 5–9 October, interviews 26 October–13 November 2026.
Duration
Confirm with programme
Hands-on status
Confirm clinical privileges directly with the host.
PROGRAMME OVERVIEW

INP lists Paediatric Neurosurgery (professor Dr Alfonso Marhx Bracho) among its indirect-entry specialties; for the cycle starting 1 March 2027, online registration ran from 2 June to 21 September 2026 with the knowledge exam on 26 September 2026.

Paediatric neurosurgery training at Mexico's national paediatric institute.

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INTERNATIONAL APPLICANT CHECK

What the official evidence currently supports.

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International eligibility

National and foreign doctors cannot be accepted without a CIFRHS selection certificate naming the site; the INP does not grant scholarships to foreign doctors.

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Training level & pathway

Clinical · Paediatric neurosurgery

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Participation / hands-on scope

Paediatric neurosurgery training at Mexico's national paediatric institute.

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Medical registration & licensing

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Language requirement

No programme-specific language score is recorded in the cited profile. Confirm the clinical working language and any formal test requirement.

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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

52% of tracked decision fields are published

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APPLICATION TIMELINE & ROUTE

Plan the application.

Application status
Current availability unconfirmed
Commencement
1 March 2027
Duration
Confirm with programme
Positions
Not published
Application route
Register and upload documents on the INP SICA platform, pay the exam fee at least 24 hours before the exam, and bring the registration proof, payment order and stamped receipt.
Standalone deadline
Electronic registration for indirect-entry specialties (2027–28 cycle) closed at 12:00 on 21 September 2026; knowledge exam 26 September 2026, psychometric tests 5–9 October, interviews 26 October–13 November 2026.
Official contact
programacionyevaluacion@pediatria.gob.mx
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ELIGIBILITY & REQUIREMENTS

Published entry requirements.

Clinical or academic eligibility

Completion of the prior direct-entry specialty before 1 March 2027, a grade average of 8.0/10 or higher, an ENARM selection certificate, online registration on the SICA platform with documents uploaded, and the INP knowledge exam. Applicants must not have previously left an INP specialty voluntarily or for disciplinary reasons.

Funding and support

Residency places depend on the federal budget allocation of resident posts; the examination fee is MXN 2,500 (non-refundable).

Benefits, fees & relocation

Benefits not published in this profile. Knowledge-examination fee MXN 2,500, non-refundable Insurance details are not published. Accommodation support is not published.

Application documents

  • Documents uploaded to SICA per the INP indirect-entry list
  • ENARM selection certificate
  • Registration proof, payment order and stamped payment receipt
  • Official ID
  • Current PALS, neonatal resuscitation (RENEO) and ATLS certificates by 1 March 2027 if accepted

Licence, examinations, language & visa

Registration requirements need direct confirmation. INP knowledge exam (clinical cases from the prior specialty), psychometric evaluation and in-person interview. Language requirements are not published. Visa and work-authorisation requirements need direct confirmation.

HOST INSTITUTION

Instituto Nacional de Pediatría

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SOURCE & VERIFICATION

Official programme information.

Source
Official Instituto Nacional de Pediatría convocatoria
Coverage
Official programme or institutional starting point
Last checked
8 Oct 2026
Editorial status
Source-linked profile
Programme lead
Dr Alfonso Marhx Bracho (professor)
Accreditation / recognition
Not recorded · confirm with the host or accreditor
Planned editorial review
8 Apr 2027
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BEFORE YOU APPLY

Confirm the details
that affect your move.

  1. Is the stated intake still open?
  2. Are international graduates eligible?
  3. Does the role include hands-on clinical privileges?
  4. Which licence, visa and language requirements apply?
  5. What salary, fees, insurance and relocation costs apply?