Family practice physician interested in practicing in Costa Rica

Drclynnt

Member

Member since 27 January 2014

Indianapolis

Drclynnt

27 January 2014 04:03:36

Drclynnt

27 January 2014 04:03:36

Indianapolis

I am considering moving to Costa Rica to work as a physician. Would like to know the in's and out's of doing this as well as learning where in the country I should practice, self employed vs employed, and overall feasibility.

kohlerias

ViP

Member since 05 September 2013

kohlerias

27 January 2014 13:32:13

1572

kohlerias

27 January 2014 13:32:13

1572

One cannot work legally in any capacity until you are a Permanent resident, work 'on line' or have a work visa...but as a physician you will also be required to be re-certified in Spanish. You will find other important information in regards to working here.

Arnold Ziffle

Active member

Member since 28 January 2011

Notellin;

Arnold Ziffle

10 February 2014 14:50:47

Arnold Ziffle

10 February 2014 14:50:47

Notellin;

Back to school to certify in CR. School is in Spanish only.You still probably won't be able to practice unless you are a surgeon or specialist that we lack in volume. Doubtful.
A good friend of mine made it but he was a USSR trained Cuban surgeon and kidney man extraordinaire. They took him with open arms.
The place is full of meathead G.P.'s ( drug dealers) from all over the world. They're kept at home.

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