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Licensing of Foreign Qualified Doctors in Costa Rica

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Guptar2

I am a Orthopedic Surgeon and my wife is a Radiologist.
We studied in India and work as Medical specialists in New Delhi, India.

We are considering to immigrate to Costa Rica.

We want to know the rules and procedure required to get approval to work as Doctors in Costa Rica on the basis of our education and work in India.

Any information or links will be much appreciated

Raj

samramon

My guess would be that probably no one here can answer that. I would suggest talking to whatever government body regulates Doctors here. You might also try an attorney here who deals with labor and/or immigration.

Sorry I can't be of any real help. Maybe you'll get lucky and someone else here may know something about it or someone you could speak with about it.
Good luck!

kohlerias

As far as I am aware, all those practicing in medical  professions must be recertified here in Costa Rica with exams in Spanish, and you would be required to be bilingual.

kohlerias

I didn't think to in my previous post. Rules regarding in the country

Guptar2

Thanks for your replies. I will research more

Petalz12

Were you ever able to find more information on this? I am also a physician exploring the possibility of moving there and I would like information regarding the requirements both by the country and the medical council for foreign physicians. I will email the official sites but I am interested in knowing what your experience was.

freemanclark547

Hello Raj
I was curious about what you have learned to far about the possibility of practicing in Costa Rica.

I have taught USMLE to foreign medical students and have heard nothing but good things about the country yet nothing on the licensing procedure.

I have just started today to seriously look into it.

I sincerely hope you have found some positive reinforcement on this endeavor.

If you have anything positive , I would appreciate.
I have your address on this site now and if I find out anything of significance I would be happy to share with you and your wife.

Cheers,
Freeman Clark

nargisashurova9

I want to find out about migration and licensing of foreign doctors in Costa Rica.
Will appreciate any advices.

edwinemora

N-9......Don't waste your time,foreign doctors don't get licensed here.

edwinemora

Freeman.......Foreign Doctors have to pay a lot of money per month,just to volunteer.Where are you getting this massive BS,that you are needed here.

mpetrodoc

I myself am interested in moving to and living in Costa Rica. It would be wonderful to continue to practice medicine. I am a US board-certified family physician with over 30 years of experience.
Has anyone else been able to find any information on practicing medicine in Costa Rica as a US trained physician?

Nic53

Am a licensed incorporated doctor living in C.R.. First and foremost you must have permanent residency , or become a naturalized citizen, neither an easy task. I have been here for over 30 yrs, and am a citizen here . The only form of work allowed at present is online work, which the IMM. office will issue you a long-term visa, or so it has been published as such. Many do come here, open an illegal business, though I do not recommend you try that and practice medicine.
doc

Guptar2

COVID delayed our plans. We are finally deciding to open a clinic in Dominican Republic for Hair Restoration and some other cosmetic procedures.

I plan to employ a locally licensed doctor and nurses.

I would be happy to share my experience

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