Names in the programme record: Dr. Patricio Meleán
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DECISION SUMMARY
Key facts at a glance
Eligibility
International route mentioned
Funding
Self-funded: enrolment 5 UF and tuition 180 UF
Deadline
Not published
Duration
2 semesters, full-time
Hands-on
Unclear — confirm privileges
Clinical exposureComprehensive adult shoulder programme: basic shoulder (first semester), advanced shoulder (second semester), a transversal-competencies course and shoulder research, covering diagnosis, conservative and surgical treatment and follow-up.
Participation levelClinical participation and hands-on restrictions must be confirmed directly with the host.
INTERNATIONAL APPLICANT CHECK
Can an international surgeon apply?
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International applicants
Applicants need a medical and specialist title valid to practise in Chile (Superintendencia de Salud), EUNACOM and the national medical qualification; foreign graduates must convert their grades to the Chilean 1–7 scale, so prior Chilean recognition is required.
?Confirm directly with host
Clinical role
Clinical or combined training pathway; exact duties remain appointment-specific. Hands-on participation and operative restrictions are not explicitly published.
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Medical registration
Medical and specialist titles valid in Chile; Superintendencia de Salud registration; EUNACOM
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Language
No formal language requirement is published by the cited source.
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Visa or work authorisation
Not published
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APPLICATION TIMELINE & CONTACT
Plan the application
Application deadlineNo current deadline published in the cited evidence
Specialist title or certificate in traumatology valid to practise in Chile (Superintendencia de Salud registration)
EUNACOM and national medical qualification (Calificación Médica Nacional)
No conflicts (caución) with the Ministry of Health or universities
EMNOT (national orthopaedic exam) desirable but not mandatory
Foreign applicants must convert their grades to the Chilean 1–7 scale
Application documents
Application letter stating programme and motivation
Updated CV
Medical and specialist title certificates valid in Chile
Superintendencia de Salud registration certificate
Undergraduate and specialty transcripts (Chilean 1–7 scale for foreigners)
EUNACOM
Calificación Médica Nacional
ID card or passport
Vaccination records (COVID, hepatitis B, influenza)
Current professional liability insurance
EMNOT result if taken
Portrait photo
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
What this program offers
Universidad de los Andes fellowship (estadía de perfeccionamiento) at Clínica RedSalud Santiago, directed by Dr. Patricio Meleán; 2 semesters, enrolment 5 UF and tuition 180 UF. Applicants need medical and specialist titles valid in Chile.
HOST INSTITUTION
About Universidad de los Andes, Facultad de Medicina — Clínica RedSalud Santiago
Universidad de los Andes (Santiago) Faculty of Medicine runs more than a dozen orthopaedic 'estadías de perfeccionamiento' (fellowships) at Clínica Universidad de los Andes, Hospital del Trabajador (ACHS), Clínica Dávila, RedSalud and the Hospital Militar.
