Institution and training host

A.C.Camargo Cancer Center

1 documented programme · Brazil

An independent profile of the host as named in official training sources.

Host overview

Training at this institution

The directory documents 1 training route associated with A.C.Camargo Cancer Center. Compare each programme’s requirements and source evidence below.

Published locations
São Paulo, Brazil
Training pathways
Clinical fellowship
Named leadership
1 of 1 programme records
Official evidence
2 linked sources

Published training focus

Faculty and programme leadership

At a glance

  • Aprimoramento em Microcirurgia Plástica Reconstrutiva (Advanced course in Reconstructive Plastic Microsurgery): clinical fellowship, 12 months (3,120 hours, about 60 hours a week); the 2027 course is listed as 1 March 2027 to 28 February 2028. Upcoming application cycle. Completed residency in plastic surgery (3 years) or head and neck surgery (2 years) at an institution recognised by the Brazilian national residency commission (CNRM/MEC). The 2026 notice also asked for registration with the São Paulo medical council (or an application for it) and residency completed within the previous 3 years.

Intake, fees and eligibility change between cycles. Confirm each point with the host using the official source listed for the programme before preparing an application.

Programmes and application details

Clinical fellowship

Aprimoramento em Microcirurgia Plástica Reconstrutiva (Advanced course in Reconstructive Plastic Microsurgery)

One-year in-service course at a dedicated cancer centre in São Paulo for plastic or head and neck surgeons, centred on free-flap and microvascular reconstruction with an emphasis on the head and neck, plus conventional flap reconstruction. The programme page and the institution's course summary both give the aims; one place is offered each year.

Location
São Paulo, Brazil
Duration
12 months (3,120 hours, about 60 hours a week); the 2027 course is listed as 1 March 2027 to 28 February 2028
Clinical participation
In-service clinical training; the course is not a residency and does not confer specialist status
International applicants
The 2026-cycle selection notice admits foreign doctors who hold a visa allowing training in Brazil and present their degree and prerequisite certificate; confirm the terms for the 2027 intake
Funding
The 2026-cycle notice states a study grant equal to the Ministry of Health residency grant, plus housing and meal allowances; confirm for 2027. A registration fee (R$650 in the 2026 notice) applies
Application timing
Selection process listed from 2 October to 18 November 2026

Upcoming application cycle
One place; course starts 1 March 2027

Eligibility, training and application

Eligibility

Completed residency in plastic surgery (3 years) or head and neck surgery (2 years) at an institution recognised by the Brazilian national residency commission (CNRM/MEC). The 2026 notice also asked for registration with the São Paulo medical council (or an application for it) and residency completed within the previous 3 years.

Published training

  • Raising of flaps and microsurgical anastomoses
  • Microsurgical reconstruction with a focus on the head and neck
  • Head and neck reconstruction with conventional flaps
  • Principles of reparative surgery in oncology patients
  • Scientific methodology classes alongside clinical work

Application route

Register through the A.C.Camargo teaching portal during the selection window; the 2026 notice describes a document stage, a written knowledge test and interviews, with questions handled by the Secretaria de Ensino.

Published application documents

  • Selection notice (edital) for the aprimoramento programmes

Published contact note: ensino.residencia@accamargo.org.br

Direct programme page · Source reviewed 29 Oct 2026

Official sources and review dates

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