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Perfectioning Stay (Estada de Perfeccionamiento) in Spine Surgery

Universidad de Chile Faculty of Medicine

⌖ Santiago · Chile

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DECISION SUMMARY

Key facts at a glance

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

Eligibility
Orthopaedic/traumatology or neurosurgery specialists registered with the Chilean Superintendencia de Salud, with an active link to a public or private spine team; requires EUNACOM result and specialist certificate from an accredited university and/or CONACEM.
Funding
Tuition of 240 UF (20 UF per month); the page does not publish a stipend.
Deadline
Not recorded · check the official call
Duration
12 months (2,400 hours)
Hands-on status
In-person, Monday–Friday 08:00–18:00; 2,400 hours (240 theoretical, 2,160 practical; 89 credits) across Clínica Santa María, Hospital Clínico Universidad de Chile, Hospital San José, Instituto Traumatológico and Hospital San Borja Arriarán.
PROGRAMME OVERVIEW

A two-place, 12-month multicentre spine perfectioning stay certified by the University of Chile Faculty of Medicine, with flexible start dates.

Multicentre spine training Monday to Friday (08:00–18:00) at Clínica Santa María, Hospital Clínico Universidad de Chile, Hospital San José, Instituto Traumatológico de Santiago and Hospital San Borja Arriarán.

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Official Universidad de Chile Faculty of Medicine programme sheetLast checked 8 Oct 2026
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INTERNATIONAL APPLICANT CHECK

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International eligibility

Orthopaedic/traumatology or neurosurgery specialists registered with the Chilean Superintendencia de Salud, with an active link to a public or private spine team; requires EUNACOM result and specialist certificate from an accredited university and/or CONACEM.

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Training level & pathway

Training pathway · Spine

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Participation / hands-on scope

In-person, Monday–Friday 08:00–18:00; 2,400 hours (240 theoretical, 2,160 practical; 89 credits) across Clínica Santa María, Hospital Clínico Universidad de Chile, Hospital San José, Instituto Traumatológico and Hospital San Borja Arriarán.

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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

48% of tracked decision fields are published

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APPLICATION TIMELINE & ROUTE

Plan the application.

Application status
Rolling / contact programme
Commencement
Flexible (consult the programme for options).
Duration
12 months (2,400 hours)
Positions
2
Application route
Continue through the official programme or institution source.
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

Orthopaedic/traumatology or neurosurgery specialists registered with the Chilean Superintendencia de Salud, with an active link to a public or private spine team; requires EUNACOM result and specialist certificate from an accredited university and/or CONACEM.

Funding and support

Tuition of 240 UF (20 UF per month); the page does not publish a stipend.

Benefits, fees & relocation

Benefits not published in this profile. 240 UF (20 UF per month) Current Chilean health insurance required; professional liability insurance required if accepted. Accommodation support is not published.

Application documents

  • CV
  • Professional degree certificate (apostilled if foreign)
  • Notarised specialist-training certificate
  • Specialist certificate in orthopaedics/traumatology or neurosurgery
  • Hepatitis B immunisation certificate
  • Current Chilean health insurance
  • National registry of individual providers registration
  • EUNACOM result
  • Professional liability insurance (if accepted)

Licence, examinations, language & visa

Registration requirements need direct confirmation. Examination requirements are not published. Language requirements are not published. Visa and work-authorisation requirements need direct confirmation.

HOST INSTITUTION

Universidad de Chile Faculty of Medicine

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SOURCE & VERIFICATION

Official programme information.

Source
Official Universidad de Chile Faculty of Medicine programme sheet
Coverage
Official programme or institutional starting point
Last checked
8 Oct 2026
Editorial status
Source-linked profile
Programme lead
Dr Enrique Cifuentes Espinosa (programme director); Dr Marcos Ganga Villagrán (co-director); Dr Marcelo Molina Salinas (coordinator)
Accreditation / recognition
Not recorded · confirm with the host or accreditor
Planned editorial review
8 Apr 2027
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