USP–IDPC Doctoral Programme in Medicine/Technology and Intervention in Cardiology

Overview

A CAPES-rated (grade 5) doctoral research programme run by IDPC with USP; 15 places for the January 2027 intake, open to physicians (with cardiovascular research projects) and other graduates.

The programme

Training type

Postgraduate degree programme

Duration

Not stated on official page

Start

January 2027 (enrolment 4–6 January 2027)

Positions

15

Accreditation

CAPES grade 5 stricto sensu programme (USP–IDPC)

Department

Not stated on official page

Eligibility and visa

Eligibility

Physicians must have completed 2 years of CNRM-accredited medical residency (or equivalent specialisation course); thesis project in cardiovascular medicine approved by IDPC ethics committee; English proficiency; recommendation letter from an accredited supervisor.

International applicants

Foreign candidates must additionally present a CELPE-Bras Portuguese proficiency certificate (upper-intermediate) and an RNE.

Visa support

Not stated on official page

Licence requirement

Not stated on official page

How to apply

Deadline

In-person registration 4 August – 30 November 2026; results 10 December 2026

Application method

In-person submission of documents at the IDPC Postgraduate Secretariat plus R$214 fee paid via cursos.idpc.org.br; selection by project (70%) and Lattes CV (30%).

Funding

Funding

Not stated on official page

Official sources