Fellowship in Phlebology (Instituto Circular)

Overview

One-year post–vascular-residency phlebology fellowship at Instituto Circular (São Paulo) for surgeons who have completed Cirurgia Vascular or Angiologia residency. Official page states two unpaid positions, ~24 h/week presential commitment and a documented 2026 selection cycle; confirm the next intake before applying.

The programme

Focus

Phlebology / venous disease

Training type

Clinical fellowship

Specialty associations

Not yet verified

Learning format

Presential Friday operating day plus two 8-hour clinic periods weekly (~24 h/week average); fortnightly online teaching; venous ultrasound, foam, laser and clinic/admin exposure

Duration

1 year (2 March 2026 – 26 February 2027 for the stated cycle)

Start

2 March 2026 (stated cycle)

Positions

2

Accreditation

Not stated on the official page

Department

Instituto Circular – Phlebology fellowship

Eligibility and visa

Eligibility

Completed medical residency in Cirurgia Vascular or Angiologia

Qualification requirement

Residência médica completa em Cirurgia Vascular ou Angiologia

Citizenship requirement

Not stated on the official page

Practice location requirement

Not yet verified

Membership requirement

Not yet verified

Eligibility restrictions

Not yet verified

Language

Portuguese

Teaching language

Portuguese

Clinical language

Portuguese

International applicants

Not stated on the official page

Licence requirement

Not stated on the official page

Visa route

Not stated on the official page

Visa sponsorship

Not stated on the official page

Visa support

Not stated on the official page

How to apply

Deadline

Inscriptions for the stated cycle closed 16 January 2026; confirm next cycle on the official page

Application method

Classifying online MCQ exam then in-person interview with Dra Juliana Puggina (confirm live cycle dates on the official page)

Documents

Not stated on the official page

Contact

Not stated on the official page

Funding and costs

Tuition / fees

No financial cost for phlebology learning stated on the official page

Application fee

Not stated on the official page

Stipend / salary

Unpaid (estágio não remunerado)

Scholarship

Not stated on the official page

Funding

Unpaid estágio (não remunerado); learning offered without course fees as stated

Sources and verification