Names in the programme record: Paulo José Llinás Hernández · Gilberto Antonio Herrera Huependo +2 more
Profile completeness95%
Comprehensive · Source does not publish application deadline
DECISION SUMMARY
Key facts at a glance
Eligibility
Entry requirements published; international route unconfirmed
Funding
Self-funded; total published tuition is COP 43,250,165 including the procultura tax and remains subject to annual change
Deadline
The 2027-01 call closed on 20 August 2026
Duration
1 year, full-time and in person
Hands-on
Unclear — confirm privileges
Clinical exposureA 64-credit curriculum in knee and shoulder diagnosis, arthroscopic and reconstructive surgery, musculoskeletal ultrasound, joint preservation, shockwave therapy, diagnostic imaging and research within Fundacion Valle del Lili's high-complexity clinical environment
Participation levelClinical participation and hands-on restrictions must be confirmed directly with the host.
INTERNATIONAL APPLICANT CHECK
Can an international surgeon apply?
—Awaiting source review
International applicants
The cited source does not explicitly confirm international-applicant eligibility.
?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.
≈Partially published
Medical registration
RETHUS registration, a Colombian professional card and all legal requirements to practise medicine in Colombia are required through the published admissions or enrolment process.
✓Published by official source
Language
Training is delivered in Spanish; no formal language-test score is published
≈Partially published
Visa or work authorisation
Foreign applicants require a visitor-student visa, Colombian recognition of their qualifications, apostilled academic documents, a current ethics or good-standing certificate and compliance with Migracion Colombia requirements.
DATA QUALITY & AVAILABILITY76% of core application fields verifiedChecked 23 Sep 2026 · Next scheduled editorial review: 2027-03-23
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APPLICATION TIMELINE & CONTACT
Plan the application
Application deadlineThe 2027-01 call closed on 20 August 2026
Commencing date4 January 2027
Application route / cycleHistorical 2027-01 schedule: applications 18 May-20 August 2026, shortlist 5 September, interviews 28 September-2 October, admission decision 21 October, induction 30 November-4 December and academic registration 17 December
Medical degree and specialist qualification in Orthopaedics and Traumatology from a certified Colombian university, or Colombian Ministry of National Education recognition of foreign qualifications
Meet all legal requirements to practise medicine in Colombia
Application documents
Historical information only — confirm current terms
Undergraduate and postgraduate diploma or degree record
Undergraduate and postgraduate academic transcripts
Updated curriculum vitae
Identity document
Employment certificates
RETHUS registration (foreign applicants may provide it for academic enrolment)
Professional card
Recommendation letter from a nationally or internationally recognised peer
For foreign applicants: foreigner identity card, visitor-student visa, Colombian title recognition, apostilled academic documents, medical-ethics good-standing certificate issued within six months and Colombian immigration compliance
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
What this program offers
A one-year, 64-credit advanced clinical-training programme in knee and shoulder arthroscopy and reconstruction. The complete 2027-01 tuition, documents, foreign-applicant pathway and timetable are retained for planning, but that application window is closed.
Intended for: Colombian or international orthopaedic and trauma specialists whose specialist qualification is recognised in Colombia
BENEFITS & SUPPORT
Published benefits and support
Eight courses totalling 64 credits, supervised clinical and operative training, high-complexity cases and a six-credit research experience.
HOST INSTITUTION
About Fundación Valle del Lili / Universidad Icesi
Universidad Icesi and Fundacion Valle del Lili Hospital Universitario jointly deliver the programme in a high-complexity service. The official page reports 1,464 musculoskeletal operations across 2021-2023 and supervised training through their teaching-service partnership.
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