PCPME – Artificial Cardiac Stimulation / Pacing (Estimulação Cardíaca Artificial)

Overview

Training in cardiac pacing and implantable devices at HCFMUSP for foreign-trained physicians with prior clinical arrhythmia training.

The programme

Training type

Clinical fellowship

Specialty associations

Not yet verified

Learning format

Not yet verified

Duration

Listed as 1 year in the vacancy table (the programme sheet states 2 years)

Start

2027 academic year

Positions

1

Accreditation

Specialisation with the same duration and content as the CNRM-registered HCFMUSP residency programme (CFM Resolution 2,216/2018); certificate not valid for practice in Brazil

Department

Not yet verified

Eligibility and visa

Eligibility

Foreign-trained physicians (foreign or Brazilian) who have not revalidated their medical degree in Brazil, are not in the process of revalidation and do not intend to live or work in Brazil. Prerequisite: completed one-year specialisation in Clinical Arrhythmia.

Qualification requirement

Foreign-trained physicians (foreign or Brazilian) who have not revalidated their medical degree in Brazil, are not in the process of revalidation and do not intend to live or work in Brazil. Prerequisite: completed one-year specialisation in Clinical Arrhythmia.

Citizenship requirement

Not yet verified

Practice location requirement

Not yet verified

Membership requirement

Not yet verified

Eligibility restrictions

Programme exists specifically for foreign-trained physicians; the title is not valid for professional practice in Brazil. Candidates must show sufficient financial means for their stay; arriving 45 days before the start is recommended.

Language

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Teaching language

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Clinical language

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International applicants

Programme exists specifically for foreign-trained physicians; the title is not valid for professional practice in Brazil. Candidates must show sufficient financial means for their stay; arriving 45 days before the start is recommended.

Licence requirement

Medical acts only within HCFMUSP services under direct supervision; no Brazilian licence (diploma revalidation not permitted during the programme).

Visa route

Not yet verified

Visa sponsorship

Not yet verified

Visa support

Not stated on the official page

How to apply

Deadline

Registration for the 2027 selection: 15 July – 31 August 2026; enrolment 13 October – 5 November 2026

Application method

Online registration at ensino.hcxfmusp.org.br (PCPME – Processo Seletivo), R$3,000 application fee; selection by CV review and interview (videoconference or in person).

Documents

CV (named in recorded application instructions; confirm full checklist)

Contact

Not yet verified

Funding and costs

Tuition / fees

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Application fee

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Stipend / salary

Not yet verified

Scholarship

a cost declaration is issued to approved candidates for scholarship or loan applications.

Funding

Self-funded: annual fee of R$30,000 for 2027 (first annuity); a cost declaration is issued to approved candidates for scholarship or loan applications.

Sources and verification