COSTA RICAN TIMES
Foreign physicians must pass a test on general medicine, to be offered twice annually, in order to be allowed to practice in the country. It’s known as an equalization exam and is offered by the School of Medicine of the UCR. It is for foreigners as well as Costa Ricans who have graduated abroad.
The country is in need of foreign doctors to help shorten waiting lists for various specialties but they must be doctors who can prove their knowledge so as not to negatively affect the quality offered in public hospitals. Doctors must pass the 100-question test with at least 70%. Then they can join the College of Physicians and practice in Costa Rica.
The test used to be offered just once a year
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