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DECISION SUMMARY
Key facts at a glance
Eligibility
International route mentioned
Funding
Not published
Deadline
1 February 2026, 23:59 (2026-2027 process; closed)
Duration
2 years
Hands-on
Unclear — confirm privileges
Clinical exposureTwo-year post-specialty residency in paediatric orthopaedics and traumatology for orthopaedic surgeons, delivered by the University of Costa Rica in CCSS (social security) facilities under the CCSS medical residency system.
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
The CCSS call accepts nationals or foreigners, but applicants must be incorporated and active in the Colegio de Médicos y Cirujanos de Costa Rica and hold Costa Rican migration documents, and the start of residency is subject to Costa Rican labour law.
?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
Incorporation and active membership of the Colegio de Médicos y Cirujanos de Costa Rica
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Language
Not published (Spanish-language exam and training)
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Visa or work authorisation
Foreigners need a residence card or other document issued by the Dirección General de Migración y Extranjería
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APPLICATION TIMELINE & CONTACT
Plan the application
Application deadline1 February 2026, 23:59 (2026-2027 process; closed)
Commencing date2027 intake (number of residency places for entry in 2027 published 8 May 2026)
Application route / cycle2026-2027 process: call published 16 Jan 2026; registration 21 Jan–1 Feb 2026; exam payment 16–20 Feb 2026; exam 19 Apr 2026 at UCR; results and number of residency places for 2027 entry published 8 May 2026.
Official contactDr. Piero Frugone Roca, Subárea de Administración de Campos Clínicos, Internado y Posgrados (CENDEISSS)pfrugone@ccss.sa.cr; iaviles@ccss.sa.cr+506 2519-3000 ext. 3025
Must be incorporated and active in the Colegio de Médicos y Cirujanos de Costa Rica (those with incorporation in progress may register)
Must take and pass the CCSS single knowledge exam (administered by NBME) at or above the percentile set by the CCSS
Foreigners register with a residence card or other Dirección General de Migración y Extranjería document; starting the residency is subject to Costa Rican labour regulations
Application documents
Official CENDEISSS registration form ('Formulario Examen Único 2026')
Identity document (cédula or migration document for foreigners)
Proof of exam fee payment (US$125)
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
What this program offers
Two-year University of Costa Rica subspecialty residency in paediatric orthopaedics and traumatology for orthopaedic surgeons, entered through the CCSS single-exam residency process. Foreigners may compete but must be incorporated in the Costa Rican medical college and hold Costa Rican migration documents.
HOST INSTITUTION
About Universidad de Costa Rica (Programa de Posgrado en Especialidades Médicas) / Caja Costarricense de Seguro Social — CENDEISSS
CENDEISSS is the CCSS centre that manages training of the institution's health workforce, including medical residencies run with the University of Costa Rica and other universities in CCSS facilities.
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