Especialidad Clínico-Quirúrgica en Dermatología (Residencia Médica – SNRM)

Overview

Full-time university specialist residency in dermatología within Bolivia's National Medical Residency System, leading to the UMSA title of Especialista; first-year rotations include cardiology, nephrology, endocrinology and gastroenterology.

The programme

Focus

Not stated on the official page

Training type

Specialist training programme

Duration

3 years (exclusive dedication)

Start

Not stated on official page

Positions

1 or 2 places according to SEDES publication and hospital requirements

Accreditation

UMSA postgraduate (DIPGIS) specialist title; Sistema Nacional de Residencia Médica (CNIDAI/CRIDAI)

Department

Not stated on official page

Eligibility and visa

Eligibility

Licentiate degree in medicine; must pass the SNRM admission exam and merit ranking; application letter to CRIDAI with CV, legalised diploma, Título en Provisión Nacional, Matrícula Profesional, ID, medical certificate and forms

International applicants

Foreign-trained doctors must present revalidation of their medical diploma by the Bolivian university system (CEUB); admission fee Bs 2,100 for foreign applicants (Bs 700 for nationals)

Visa support

Not stated on official page

Licence requirement

Título en Provisión Nacional and Matrícula Profesional issued by Bolivia's Ministry of Health and Sports

How to apply

Deadline

Registration and enrolment 5–30 January 2026 (2026 admission cycle)

Application method

Apply to the SNRM admission process through CRIDAI – SEDES La Paz (Capitán Ravelo, Plaza Bolivia); see www.minsalud.gob.bo

Funding

Funding

Not stated on official page

Official sources