PCPME – Pathology (Anatomic Pathology)

Overview

Three-year pathology specialist training at HCFMUSP for foreign-trained physicians, equivalent to the CNRM residency.

The programme

Training type

Specialist training programme

Duration

3 years

Start

1 March 2027 (2027 intake)

Positions

2 (2027 edital)

Accreditation

Same duration and content as the CNRM-registered HCFMUSP residency programme (CFM Resolution 2.216/2018); the certificate is not valid for professional practice in Brazil.

Department

Not stated on official page

Eligibility and visa

Eligibility

Medical degree from an institution recognised by the Ministry of Education of the country of origin (direct access, no specialty prerequisite).

International applicants

Programme exists specifically for foreign-trained physicians (foreign nationals or Brazilians graduated abroad) who have not revalidated their diploma in Brazil and do not intend to live or work in Brazil; Celpe-Bras (Intermediate) Portuguese certificate required.

Visa support

HCX Fmusp supplies documentation for the trainee to request a visa from the Brazilian consulate; trainee arranges visa and Federal Police registration.

Licence requirement

HCX Fmusp requests a special provisional authorisation from CREMESP; medical acts permitted only inside HCFMUSP under supervision.

How to apply

Deadline

Registration 15 July – 31 August 2026 for the 2027 intake (closed; annual cycle)

Application method

Online registration via HCX Fmusp (ensino.hcxfmusp.org.br, PCPME – Processo Seletivo); R$ 3,000 registration fee; CV, Celpe-Bras, apostilled diploma and transcript, passport; selection by CV analysis, interview and (for some areas) theory exam.

Funding

Funding

No stipend or allowances from HCFMUSP; annual fee of R$ 30,000 for 2027 (adjusted yearly by IPCA); trainee must prove funds for the whole stay.

Official sources