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Clinical-Surgical Specialization in Neurosurgery

Universidad Mayor de San Andrés

⌖ La Paz · Bolivia

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DECISION SUMMARY

Key facts at a glance

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

Eligibility
Foreign applicants may apply; the admission-process fee is higher for foreign candidates (Bs 2,100).
Funding
The referenced call describes a contract with the institution financing the resident stipend; current placement and stipend terms require confirmation.
Deadline
The referenced January 2026 registration window has passed
Duration
5 years
Hands-on status
Full-time, exclusive dedication
PROGRAMME OVERVIEW

Bolivia's official five-year neurosurgery medical-residency specialization. The cited 2026 selection timetable has passed, so no open status is claimed.

Exclusive full-time rotations in general surgery, neurology, adult and paediatric neurosurgery, intensive care, imaging, neuro-ophthalmology and neuro-otology.

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Official Universidad Mayor de San Andrés programme documentLast checked 8 Oct 2026
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INTERNATIONAL APPLICANT CHECK

What the official evidence currently supports.

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International eligibility

Foreign applicants may apply; the admission-process fee is higher for foreign candidates (Bs 2,100).

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Training level & pathway

National medical residency specialization

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Participation / hands-on scope

Full-time, exclusive dedication

✓Published in profile

Medical registration & licensing

Bolivian professional registration (Matrícula Profesional) issued by the Ministry of Health and Sports and the national professional title are required.

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Language requirement

Spanish

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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

68% 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
1 or 2 places according to the referenced hospital-needs allocation
Application route
Apply through the National Medical Residency System (SNRM) admission process via the CRIDAI regional commission (SEDES offices, Capitán Ravelo, La Paz).
Standalone deadline
The referenced January 2026 registration window has passed
Official contact
Not published in this profile
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ELIGIBILITY & REQUIREMENTS

Published entry requirements.

Clinical or academic eligibility

Medical degree, national professional title, Ministry registration and the National Medical Residency System admission process are required.

Training level

National medical residency specialization

Funding and support

The referenced call describes a contract with the institution financing the resident stipend; current placement and stipend terms require confirmation.

Benefits, fees & relocation

Benefits not published in this profile. Admission-process fee Bs 700 for national applicants and Bs 2,100 for foreign applicants Insurance details are not published. Accommodation support is not published.

Application documents

  • Application letter to the CRIDAI regional commission with foliated CV and supporting documents
  • Medical degree (original or legalised copy)
  • National professional title (Título en Provisión Nacional)
  • CRIDAI/postgraduate commission certificate for current or former SNRM residents
  • Professional registration (Matrícula Profesional)
  • Identity card or birth certificate
  • Medical certificate of physical and mental health issued within the last 3 months
  • Signed acceptance, conformity and commitment form
  • Completed SNRM application form
  • Bank deposit receipt for the admission-process fee

Licence, examinations, language & visa

Bolivian professional registration (Matrícula Profesional) issued by the Ministry of Health and Sports and the national professional title are required. Admission examination by specialty with ranking by marks Spanish Visa and work-authorisation requirements need direct confirmation.

HOST INSTITUTION

Universidad Mayor de San Andrés

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SOURCE & VERIFICATION

Official programme information.

Source
Official Universidad Mayor de San Andrés programme document
Coverage
Official programme or institutional starting point
Last checked
8 Oct 2026
Editorial status
Source-linked profile
Programme lead
Dr Alvaro Xavier Ossio Ortube (coordinator)
Accreditation / recognition
Leads to the university title of Specialist in Neurosurgery (Especialista en Neurocirugía)
Planned editorial review
8 Apr 2027
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