Licensing of Foreign Qualified Doctors in Costa Rica

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!

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.

I didn't think to add Residency information in my previous post. Rules regarding working in the country

Thanks for your replies. I will research more

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.

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

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

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

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.

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?

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.
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