The Fellowship Directory lists 9 fellowships in Costa Rica at 7 institutions. Most are in San José. 22% say they accept international medical graduates and 0% describe a visa route. Every listing links to the programme's official page, where you should confirm dates and requirements.
Frequently asked questions
How many fellowships are there in Costa Rica?
9 listings at 7 institutions are listed, each researched from official sources.
Can international medical graduates apply?
2 of the 9 programmes say they accept international applicants, and 0 describe a visa route such as J-1, H-1B or a work permit. Requirements differ by programme; eligibility and visa information do not guarantee acceptance or sponsorship.
When are the next application deadlines?
None of these programmes publishes a specific upcoming deadline. Check each official page for the next intake.
Cardiothoracic Surgery 2
COSSpecialty in Cardiovascular Thoracic SurgeryUniversity of Costa Rica and CCSS teaching hospitals · San José, Costa RicaCOSSpecialty in General Thoracic SurgeryUniversity of Costa Rica and CCSS teaching hospitals · San José, Costa RicaFamily Medicine 1
COSEspecialidad en Medicina Familiar y Comunitaria – Programa de Posgrado en Especialidades Médicas (PPEM UCIMED), admisión 2027Universidad de Ciencias Médicas (UCIMED) with the Caja Costarricense de Seguro Social (CCSS/CENDEISSS) · San José, Costa RicaGastroenterology & Hepatology 1
COSWGO San José Training Center – Image-Enhanced Endoscopy ProgrammeGastro Clínica · San José, Costa RicaNeurosurgery 1
COSNeurosurgery Specialty ProgrammeUniversity of Costa Rica · San José, Costa RicaOrthopaedics 1
COSEspecialidad en Ortopedia y Traumatología Infantil (UCR / CCSS residency)Universidad de Costa Rica (Programa de Posgrado en Especialidades Médicas) / Caja Costarricense de Seguro Social — CENDEISSS · San José, Costa RicaPsychiatry 1
COSEspecialidad en Psiquiatría – Programa de Posgrado en Especialidades Médicas (PPEM UCIMED), admisión 2027Universidad de Ciencias Médicas (UCIMED) with the Caja Costarricense de Seguro Social (CCSS/CENDEISSS) · San José, Costa RicaUrology 1
COSSpecialty in UrologyUniversity of Costa Rica · Postgraduate Medical Specialties Programme · San José, Costa RicaVascular Surgery 1
COSSpecialty in Angiology and Vascular SurgeryUniversity of Costa Rica · CCSS · San José, Costa Rica