Clinical Scale 2024

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BOLIVARIAN REPUBLIC OF VENEZUELA

CENTROOCCIDENTAL UNIVERSITY “LISANDRO ALVARADO”
DEAN OF HEALTH SCIENCES “DR. “PABLO ACOSTA ORTIZ”
COORDINATION OF POSTGRADUATE STUDIES
SCALE
INFORMATION FOR THE ENTRY OF APPLICANTS TO UNIVERSITY CLINICAL

POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMS (SPECIALIZATIONS)
AND NON-CLINICAL (MASTERS)
COMPETITION 2023- ENTRANCE 2024
BARQUISIMETO – EDO. LARA

JUNE, 2023
COMPETITION SCALE 2023-ENTRY 2024. CLINICAL POSTGRADUATES
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SCHEDULE
OFFER OF QUOTAS FOR THE 2023 COMPETITION - ENTRY 2024
CLINICAL POSTGRADUATES HEADQUARTERS QUOTAS FOREIGN RECEPTION OF
SPECIALIZATIONS HOSPITAL CREDENTIALS
GENERAL SURGERY DR. ANTONIO MARÍA PINEDA 12 0
DR. LUIS GÓMEZLÓPEZ 06 0
OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY DR. ANTONIO MARÍA PINEDA 26 4
PEDIATRIC SURGERY DR. AGUSTÍN ZUBILLAGA 04 0
ANESTHESIOLOGY DR. ANTONIO MARÍA PINEDA 08 2
DR. ANTONIO MARÍA PINEDA 10 2
INTERNAL MEDICINE DR. LUIS GÓMEZ LÓPEZ 10 0
CHILD CULTURE AND PEDIATRICS DR. AGUSTÍN ZUBILLAGA 30 0
NEUROSURGERY DR. ANTONIO MARÍA PINEDA
PHONIATRICS DR. AGUSTÍN ZUBILLAGA 08 0 FROM 6/19 TO 06/22-
TRAUMATOLOGY AND DR. ANTONIO MARÍA PINEDA 12 0 2023
ORTHOPEDICS
CARDIOLOGY CARDIOVASCULAR CENTER 10 0 FROM 6/26 TO 6/29 -
REGIONALCENTROWESTERN 2023
ASCARDIO
DIAGNOSIS BY IMAGES DR. ANTONIO MARÍA PINEDA FROM 03/7 TO 6/77-
04 0
2023
PLASTIC, AESTHETIC DR. ANTONIO MARÍA PINEDA 03 0
RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY FROM 10/7 TO 13/7-202
AND MAXILLOFACIAL 3
DR. ANTONIO MARÍA PINEDA 06 1
OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGY DR. LUIS GÓMEZ LÓPEZ 04 1
UROLOGY DR. ANTONIO MARÍA PINEDA 03 0
CRITICAL MEDICINE DR. ANTONIO MARÍA PINEDA
EMERGENCY MEDICINE DR. ANTONIO MARÍA PINEDA 00 0
GASTROENTEROLOGY DR. ANTONIO MARÍA PINEDA 02 0
ADULT ICU NURSING DR. ANTONIO MARÍA PINEDA
TOTAL 145 10
♦ Pending clinical postgraduate degrees: Neurosurgery, Critical Care Medicine, ICU Nursing
♦ Pending delivery of non-clinical postgraduate degrees: original signed certificate
NON-CLINICAL POSTGRADUATES HOSPITAL OR QUOTAS FOREIGN RECEPTION OF
HEADQUARTERS AGENCY CREDENTIALS
EDUCATION MENTION HEALTH SCIENCES DEAN 23 2 FROM 6/19 TO 06/22-2023
SCIENCES OF THE SLUD FROM 6/26 TO 6/29 -2023
MENTAL HYGIENE OF CHILD AND SCIENCES DEAN 25 0
YOUTH DEVELOPMENT OF THE SLUD FROM 03/7 TO 6/77-2023

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FROM 7/10 TO 7/13-2023
COMPETITION SCHEDULE 2023 - 2024 ENTRANCE OF

POSTGRADUATE UNIVERSITY RESIDENCES
SCALE PUBLICATION JUNE 2023
FROM 6/19 TO 06/22-2023

RECEIPT OF CREDENTIALS FOR ALL SPECIALTIES OFFERED FROM 6/26 TO 6/29 -2023
FROM 03/7 TO 6/77-2023
FROM 7/10 TO 7/13-2023
LIST OF PARTICIPANTS WITH THE OPTION TO TAKE THE KNOWLEDGE TEST TUESDAY 07/25-2023
APPEAL LIST OF PARTICIPANTS WEDNESDAY 7/26/23
DEFINITIVE PUBLICATION THURSDAY 7/27/23
KNOWLEDGE TEST SATURDAY 30 SEPTEMBER 23
PRELIMINARY RESULTS OF THE KNOWLEDGE TEST THURSDAY 05-10-2023
KNOWLEDGE TEST REVIEW REQUEST MONDAY AND TUESDAY
09 AND 10 -10-2022
PRELIMINARY RESULTS WEDNESDAY 10-11-2023
CREDENTIALS APPEAL TUESDAY 10-17-2023
DEFINITIVE RESULTS THURSDAY 10-19-2023
DELIVERY FOR MEDICAL EXAMINATION AND INTERVIEW REFERENCE 24 TO 10-26-2023
PERIOD OF COMPLETION OF MEDICAL EXAMINATION AND INTERVIEW 10-27-2022 TO 11-30-2023
WELCOME TUESDAY 12-12-2023
REGISTRATION IN THE RESPECTIVE POSTGRADUATE PROGRAM JANUARY 2024
Note :
1. Additional information will be published on the bulletin board in the Postgraduate Coordination Office (hallway B between 1 and 2,
Ground Floor).
2. Documents will be received at the Postgraduate Coordination Office from 8:00 am to 12 noon , during the indicated periods (
MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY (ONLY WORKING DAYS WITHOUT EXCEPTION ).

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3. Registration in the postgraduate program will be carried out according to the Registration Schedule by Specialty.
GENERAL INFORMATION
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND COMPLY WITH THE INSTRUCTIONS EXPLAINED BELOW:
 The information regarding the 2022-Entry 2023 Contest; It will be published on the UCLA website,
http://www.ucla.edu.ve/dmedicin/postgrado/ and on the postgraduate office bulletin board; The applicant must
access the page and there they will find the general information of the contest: SCALES OF CLINICAL AND
NON-CLINICAL POSTGRADUATES.
READ CAREFULLY, IN THE SCALE, ALL THE INSTRUCTIONS TO FOLLOW AND CONSIDER THE
COMPETITION SCHEDULE
 To participate in the contest you must pay the corresponding registration fee:
a) 15 $ USD (NATIONAL applicant) and 60 $ USD (FOREIGN applicant) NON-REFUNDABLE.
b) THE PAYMENT OF THE TARIFFS WILL BE MADE IN BOLÍVARES, TAKING AS A REFERENCE THE
VALUE OF THE AMERICAN DOLLAR ACCORDING TO THE DAILY EXCHANGE RATE OF THE
CENTRAL BANK OF VENEZUELA (BCV) http://www.bcv.org.ve/ . BEFORE 9PM. TRANSFERS ARE
NOT ALLOWED ON HOLIDAYS OR WEEKENDS. ONLY PROVINCIAL BANK TRANSFER IS
ACCEPTED. PAYMENTS ARE NOT ACCEPTED THROUGH FAST MONEY (MOBILE PAYMENT), OR
TRANSFERS FROM OTHER BANKS.
c) On the day you make the payment you must take into account that when transferring you must enter the
entire figure including decimals, said transfer must be made to the following account: Current Account
No. 0108-0906-13-01-00016600 from the PROVINCIAL BANK. In the name of : UCLA OWN INCOME
POSTGRADUATE HEALTH SCIENCES (RIF: G- 20000077-5)
d) IF YOU DO NOT HAVE AN ACCOUNT IN THE PROVINCIAL BANK AND ANY THIRD PARTY CARRY
OUT THE TRANSFER OF YOUR PROCEDURE; YOU MUST ATTACH A COPY OF THE ACCOUNT
HOLDER'S ID .
e) It is suggested that you make the transfer from a computer and save proof of the transfer, since this
document will be requested when registering for the contest.
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 REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: At the time of delivery of the documents FOR REGISTRATION IN THE
COMPETITION (SEE DATE IN SCHEDULE) you must place in a BROWN OFFICE SIZE FOLDER, the following
documents, PERFORATED AND FIXED WITH THEIR HOOK, in the specific order that Below is detailed: ALL IN
ORIGINAL
NATIONAL APPLICANTS:
 Outside the folder, the Application Form for Registration in the Contest must be in DUPLICATION and
stapled to the cover. (SEE IN SCALE ANNEXES)
 Inside the folder it should go:
1. PROOF OF PAYMENT ISSUED BY THE BANK'S WEBSITE.
2. ENLARGED AND LEGIBLE PHOTOCOPY OF THE IDENTITY CARD.
3. Medical Degree ( ORIGINAL BLACK BACKGROUND CERTIFIED BY THE UNIVERSITY OF
ORIGIN)
4. Certified undergraduate grades with average on a scale of 1 to 20 (ORIGINAL)
5. Certified postgraduate notes, in cases of contest candidates with a specialty
6. Certificate issued by the Regional Health Directorate or the sole health authority of the state, with its
start and end date, Article 8 of the Medical Practice Law (original)
7. Proof of Professional Medical Practice (Rural, Rotating Internship, Residency)
8. Proof of Registration in a medical college of the republic
9. Curriculum Summary
10. Certificate of Preparer for Contest (ORIGINAL)
11. Proof of University Teaching Positions (ORIGINAL)
12. Scientific works published or proof issued by the journal that they have been accepted for
publication, as doctors (Valid date letter of completion)
13. Scientific Works presented at Congresses, Symposiums, Conferences with memory, certified by a
scientific society, university or FMV
14. Certificates of Courses leading and Not leading to an academic degree, certified by a scientific
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society, university or FMV

15. Authorization Format for Verification of Delivered Documents (attached format)
16. Credential Self-Assessment Form (attached)
FOREIGN APPLICANTS : (All documents must be apostilled and include the original of the apostille)
1. PROOF OF PAYMENT ISSUED BY THE BANK'S WEBSITE.

2. ENLARGED AND LEGIBLE PHOTOCOPY OF THE IDENTITY CARD OF THE COUNTRY OF
ORIGIN.
3. PHOTOCOPY OF PASSPORT
4. Medical Degree ( ORIGINAL BLACK BACKGROUND CERTIFIED BY THE UNIVERSITY OF
ORIGIN)
6. Proof of compliance with the equivalent of Article 8 of the Medical Practice Law, according to your
country. (original)
7. Proof of Professional Medical Practice (Rural, Rotating Internship, Residency)
8. Proof of Registration in a medical college in the country of origin
12. Published scientific works or proof issued by the journal that they have been accepted for
publication, as doctors.
17. Scientific Works presented at Congresses, Symposiums, Conferences with memory, certified by a
scientific society, university or FMV
18. Certificates of Courses leading and Not leading to an academic degree, certified by a scientific
society, university or FMV
13. Authorization Format for Verification of Delivered Documents (attached format)
14. Credential Self-Assessment Form (attached)

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ALL DOCUMENTS MUST BE APOSTILLED AND SHOW THE ORIGINAL APOSTILLE.
 As established in the COMPETITION SCHEDULE, you must submit all original documents in person.
 After you submit the documents, they will be reviewed, as well as your proof of payment, by the staff of the
DCS-UCLA Postgraduate Studies Coordination, and a checklist will be given to you (competition registration
application form). ) with the documents contained in the folder, they will subsequently be evaluated by the
Selection Commission.
 The information regarding the LIST OF PARTICIPANTS WITH THE OPTION TO TAKE THE KNOWLEDGE
TEST will be published on the postgraduate bulletin board , so you must pay attention to the dates published in
the COMPETITION SCHEDULE. That same day of the publication of the list, the indications and guidelines to
follow for the presentation of the test will be published, which will be IN-PERSON, and the distribution of
participants by area will be published, according to the specialty for which they participate and the time at which
they participate. will present.
 In this way, at the time of obtaining the PRELIMINARY RESULTS OF THE KNOWLEDGE TEST , they will be
published on the postgraduate bulletin board . It is your sole responsibility to be attentive to each of the
publications that will be made after the presentation of the test, following the order set forth in the
COMPETITION SCHEDULE.
OTHER INDICATIONS:
1. Documents will be received at the Postgraduate Coordination Office from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. , during the
indicated periods ( working days, without exception ). It is not received on Fridays.
2. The medical examination will be performed by those who appear on the List of Final Results as Selected.
You must perform the laboratory tests specified in the scale and present it with the medical reference to a
private Internist Doctor, duly certified (without any link of consanguinity), from October 24 to 26, 2023
(necessary procedure to formalize registration in postgraduate). Without exception. Registration of the
participants selected in the contest will be carried out according to the Registration Schedule by Specialty.
3. The time of the interview will be established by the Coordinator of the respective Postgraduate Program,
from October 24 to 26, 2023

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4. The registration of the participants selected in the contest will be carried out according to the Registration
Schedule by Specialty.
ATTENTION: IT IS IMPORTANT THAT ALL THE DOCUMENTATION IS IN THE ORDER INDICATED
ABOVE, OTHERWISE YOU MUST DO SO AND RETURN TO THE LINE TO BE SERVICED AGAIN.
WITHOUT EXCEPTION
SELECTION COMMITTEE
The choice between the applicants to take the Postgraduate University Residencies will be made by a
Selection Commission made up of five (5) members, namely:
1. A representative member of the Postgraduate Studies Commission of the Dean's Office of Health
Sciences, who will act as Coordinator.
2. The Residence or Course Coordinator or a representative.
3. A representative of the Ministry of Popular Power for Health to which the hospital headquarters is
attached
4. A representative of the Governing Body of the Hospital or Institution where the Residency will be held,
designated from among its members.
5. A representative of the Lara State College of Physicians
No member of the Selection Commission is authorized to give partial information about the results of the
Contest.
MANDATORY INSTRUCTIONS FOR REGISTRATION FOR THE CONTEST
 Read the scale carefully to avoid confusion and errors both in the delivery of documents and in the
interpretation of the procedures used.
 You must deliver only the strictly requested documents, making sure that none of the mandatory
documents are missing and that you do not include documents or credentials that are not required,
repeated and not valid for the contest.
 The scale specifies the mandatory documents and requirements to have the right to participate in the
contest. Applicants who do not meet these conditions will be rejected.
 Applicants to participate in the postgraduate courses in GENERAL SURGERY, INTERNAL MEDICINE
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AND ENT, with locations at Hospital Central Universitario Dr. “Antonio María Pineda” (HCUAMP), Hospital
Universitario Dr. “Luis Gómez López” (HULGL); The positions will be offered jointly for the two locations;
Once the sum of the final score of the contest is published, the applicant will select the venue of his or her
preference in descending order, as long as there are places left, otherwise it will be assigned to the venue
that has free places. The date for the selection of the venue will be published on the billboard.
 The documents will be delivered in person. Its receipt does not imply acceptance of registration in the
chosen Postgraduate Program, nor that they are in order, which is the exclusive responsibility of the
participant . Registration in the Postgraduate competition will only be accepted once the evaluation
commission designated for this purpose carries out a review of the credentials submitted and determines
compliance with the required requirements and the veracity of the documents.
 Incomplete applications are not accepted. The lack of a mandatory document will be grounds for exclusion
from the contest. Documents not included in the evaluation of credentials do not generate any score.
 The documents submitted will be considered valid when they are issued on letterhead, include the start
and completion date of the activity(s) , the date of issue of the document, the signature of the competent
authority and the seal of the office or office. respective body.
 Documents with deletions, amendments, blots, stains or with added information that is not part of the
original design of the document will not be valid.
MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS FOR REGISTRATION IN THE COMPETITION WILL BE DELIVERED IN

PERSON AND VERIFIED PHYSICALLY BY THE PERSON WHO RECEIVES THE DOCUMENTS AND BY
THE REVIEW COMMITTEE
1. The payment voucher.
2. Legible enlarged photocopy of the identity card or passport, for foreign quotas: identification card from
the country of origin, passport.
3. Medical Degree issued, revalidated or validated by a Venezuelan University. ( Original Black Fund
certified by the University that issued it.
4. Certified undergraduate grades issued by the General Secretariat of the University and their absolute
grade average or degree academic index (scale from 1 to 20) ( Original ). In case of a different scale it
will not be accepted.
In the case of participants with revalidation, two academic indexes must be recorded from the university
where they studied medicine (country of origin) and from the Venezuelan university where they received
their revalidation. Both indices must be expressed on a scale from 1 to 20, issued by the General
Secretary of the University of origin.
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5. ARTICLE 8 OF THE LAW ON THE PRACTICE OF MEDICINE: At the time of delivery of the credentials
to the competition, you must demonstrate that you have complied with Article 8 or have a completion date
before 12-31-2023. Consequently, it must, as the case may be, comply with ONE of the following
conditions:
a. If you completed Article 8 before 2023, you must submit an original DEFINITIVE PROOF of having
completed Article 8 of the Law on the Practice of Medicine issued by the Regional Health Directorate
or the sole health authority of the state, which specifies the exact date of completion. beginning and
culmination of Article 8.
b. If you are carrying out article 8 and it ends before and including 12/31/2023, you must send a
Certificate issued by the Regional Health Directorate or the sole health authority of the state, which
specifies the DEFINITIVE and EXACT start and end date of Article 8. . Likewise, they must attach a
LETTER OF COMPLETION OF THE STUDY OF THE MEDICINE COURSE issued by the university
of origin.
Those who participate under this condition and are winners in the contest must submit proof of
completion of article 8 issued by the Regional Health Directorate or the sole health authority of the
state, at the time of formalizing registration in the respective postgraduate program according to the
presented schedule. Otherwise, the administrative act will be annulled immediately and the participant
will lose his or her status as a postgraduate student.
THE ENDING DATE OF ARTICLE 8 SHOULD NOT BE LATER THAN 12-31-2023.
6. In the case of differentiated specialties, you must send the Certificate of professional medical practice
that is required as priority (Original Certificate)
In the case of differentiated Specialties, they must attach the Proof of the Requirement required as priority
or Original Black Fund certified by the University that issued it. If the applicant is meeting this requirement
at the time of registration in the contest, they must attach a valid certificate signed by the corresponding
authorities: Residence Coordinator , Head of the Department and Director of the host Hospital , indicating
the exact start date and completion of the requirement.
This requirement must be met by 12/31/2023. The Credential for compliance with the required priority
must be submitted at the beginning of the postgraduate course ; otherwise, the administrative act will be
annulled immediately and the participant will lose his or her status as a postgraduate student.
THE CULMINATION DATE OF THE PRIORITY IN THE DIFFERENTIATED SPECIALTIES SHOULD

NOT BE LATER THAN 12-31-2023.
8. Proof of enrollment in a medical college of the republic

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9. Curriculum Summary.

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NON-OBLIGATORY DOCUMENTS THAT GENERATE SCORE WILL BE DELIVERED

IN PERSON AND PHYSICALLY VERIFIED BY THE PERSON WHO RECEIVES THE
DOCUMENTS AND BY THE SELECTION COMMITTEE.
It refers to those documents that give points in the evaluation of credentials. They will be verified only by the
Selection Commission, for which you must deliver in person and in original on the day of delivery of
documents, taking into account the instructions given.
 Proof of professional medical practice: medical practice that exceeds the time necessary to comply with article
8. It can be rural exercise or rotating internship or postgraduate residency, signed and endorsed by the
management of the institution where it is carried out.
 The evaluation of the credentials will be carried out by the Selection Commission and published ON THE
COORDINATION BOARD DESIGNED FOR SUCH PURPOSE.
SCALE FOR SELECTING APPLICANTS
UNIVERSITY RESIDENCES WITHOUT PRIORITY OR BASIC SPECIALTIES:

Non-priority residences are those that do not have prerequisites. They are only required to comply with article
8 of the Medical Practice Law (at the time of registration in the Postgraduate course). These specialties are:
Anesthesiology, General Surgery, Phoniatrics, Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine, Obstetrics and
Gynecology, Childcare and Pediatrics and Diagnostic Imaging.
UNIVERSITY RESIDENCES WITH PRIORITY OR DIFFERENTIAL SPECIALTIES:
They are called priority residencies, those that in order to take them you need to have passed a basic
residency. They are: Cardiology, Pediatric Surgery, Critical Care Medicine, Neurosurgery, Traumatology and
Orthopedics, Otorhinolaryngology, Urology and Plastic, Reconstructive, Aesthetic and Maxillofacial Surgery,
Gastroenterology.
Note: Those winning candidates of the contest who, at the time of formalizing registration in the postgraduate
program according to the schedule, do not have the documents specified in the Requirements to register in
the Postgraduate Program, will lose their place to take the postgraduate program and the following person will
be called on the list.

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SELECTION OF APPLICANTS :
The final score in the contest will be made up of the following percentages :
1. Undergraduate GPA 25%
2. Knowledge test 50%
3. Credentials note 25%
UNDERGRADUATE NOTES :
a) Expressed through the Academic Grade Index or Absolute Average. The range must be between 0 and
20 points. Original document or certified copy . (They must be certified by the respective University).
b) All grades must be expressed on a scale from 0 to 20, in a Certificate of Certified Grades issued by the
General Secretary of the University of origin. Notes will not be received on any other scale.
c) In those certificates that reflect weighted average, absolute average, degree index or academic index, the
absolute average or academic index of degree will be considered.
POSTGRADUATE NOTES:
In cases in which an applicant competes for a specialty that warrants having another specialty as a
prerequisite, the grades of the specialty that is a prerequisite will be taken into account, as follows:
1.- Average Undergraduate Grades 20%
2.- Average Graduate Grades 80%
In order to carry out this calculation, the applicant must have the UNIVERSITY DEGREE of the specialty that
is a prerequisite, otherwise only those obtained during the undergraduate degree will be counted for the
purposes of the average grade.
KNOWLEDGE TEST:
It is the result of a written test presented on a previously established date and expressed in a grade in the
range of 0 to 20 points. Their presentation is a mandatory requirement to qualify for the corresponding
postgraduate degree and they must achieve a minimum grade of 10 or more points, otherwise they will be
excluded from it. Participants who do not present said proof are automatically excluded from the contest.
CREDENTIALS:

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It is the sum of the points according to the following table and the total range must be between 0 and 20
points.
THOSE PARTICIPANTS WHO OBTAIN A GRADE LESS THAN 10 POINTS IN THEIR FINAL SCORE WILL
BE EXCLUDED FROM THE COMPETITION.

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EVALUATION TABLE OF BASIC SPECIALTIES CREDENTIALS
ITEM TO EVALUATE SCORE SPECIFICATION

MAXIMUM
Preparer for Competition in Medical Sciences (original) 2 0.5 points per semester
University Teaching Positions (original) 2 Ordinary : 2 points per year
Hired : 1 point per year
Professional Medical Practice. (original) 4 Completed scheduled Rotary Internship that exceeds that necessary to comply
with Article 8: 1 point per year
Rural exercise that exceeds that necessary for compliance with article 8: 1 points
That exceeds what is necessary to comply with article 8 per year
University Residence: 3 points per year
Scheduled residency: 2 points per year
Unscheduled residency: 1.5 points per year
Fraction greater than 6 months: Half of the corresponding annual score
Books and/or Publications in refereed and/or indexed journals 3 1 point per job
(physical or electronic) in the last 5 years
Scientific Works presented in the last 5 years (that it appears in the 3 0.5 points per job
reports of the scientific event) (original)
Courses related to Health Sciences 3 a) Not leading to an academic degree

a) Not leading to an approved academic degree, evaluated and Endorsed by university institutes
certified by the institution that issued them. (original)
> 100 hours: 1 point per course
From50to100hours: 0.50pointspercourse
Less than 50 hours: 0.25 points per course
Endorsed by Scientific Societies and/or FMV
half of the previous score
b) Leading to an academic degree
Master's degrees: 2 points Doctorate: 3
b) Postgraduate Courses Leading to an academic degree : points
Master's degree or doctorate in areas of health sciences (Black
Fund Title certified by Univ. who issued it)
Graduate of UCLA Medicine (Undergraduate) 3
TOTAL 20 POINTS

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CREDENTIAL EVALUATION TABLE FOR DIFFERENTIATED SPECIALTIES
ITEM TO EVALUATE TOP SCORE SPECIFICATION
Professional Medical Practice. 4 Completed scheduled Rotary Internship that exceeds that necessary to comply
Rural exercise that exceeds that necessary for compliance with article 8: 1 point
That exceeds what is necessary to comply with article 8 per year
Residence that exceeds what is required as a priority Scheduled residency: 2 points per year
(physical or electronic) in the last 5 years)
Scientific Works presented in the last 5 years (may it appear in the 3 0.5 points per job
reports of the scientific event)

Endorsed by university institutes
a) Not leading to an approved academic degree, evaluated and > 100 hours: 1 point per course
certified by the institution that issued them (original) From 50 to 100 hours: 0.50 points per course
Lessthan50hours: 0.25pointspercourse
Endorsed by Scientific Societies and/or FMV halfofthepreviousscore
b) Postgraduate Courses Leading to an academic degree :
Master's Degree: 2 points
Master's degree or doctorate in areas of health sciences
Doctorate Degree: 3 points
(Black Fund Title certified by Univ. who issued it)
UCLA Medicine Graduate (Undergraduate and Postgraduate) 3 UCLA Undergraduate Graduate: 2 point
UCLAGraduateGraduate:1point
Verdict of approval of the Degree Project in the specialty that is priority. 1 1 point for the approval certificate of the degree work in the specialty that is
priority
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IMPORTANT NOTES ON CREDENTIALS EVALUATION

ONLY THE CREDENTIALS OF THOSE APPLICANTS WHO OBTAIN A GRADE OF 10 OR MORE POINTS
IN THE KNOWLEDGE TEST WILL BE REVIEWED.
1. Preparer for competition in Medical Sciences . Attach proof that indicates having won the position
through the competition. And it can be issued by:
The Head of Section, Head of Department and with the endorsement of the Dean. The document
must include all 3 signatures to be considered valid.
Or, failing that, signed by the Teaching Secretary of the Dean's Office.
2. University Teaching Positions . When the teacher belongs to the regular staff, he/she will be assigned
double points from the date of having won the competitive examination and when he/she is hired, single
points will be assigned. You must attach and present proof from the Directorate of Teaching and
Research Personnel (DPDI) or its equivalent.
3. The Credential of Article 8 of the Medical Practice Law will not give points because it is a mandatory
entry requirement. The rural exercise that exceeds the time used to comply with article 8 will have the
score established in the table above.
4. When a participant has obtained the Article 8 credential by completing a 2-year rotating internship, no
points will be given to said internship, as it represents compliance with the mandatory requirement. If you
complete another internship that exceeds the requirement, you will be graded according to the table.
5. In the case of participants who opt for residences without priority, the residences will have a score
according to the previous table, being counted according to the total time spent as a resident.
6. The priorities to opt for the Differentiated Specialties do not have a score because they are mandatory
Entry Requirements. Professional medical practice that exceeds the minimum time established as a
requirement and/or priority, or other residencies, will have the score established in the credential
evaluation table, as appropriate.
7. In the case of being the author or co-author of books or book chapters, you must attach the internal
cover, the index where the written chapter appears and a copy of the chapter of the published book, if it
is the complete book, a copy of the page where the authorship appears . If accepted for publication, you
must present the original proof signed by the Editor (no more than 24 months of issue at the time of the
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8. Scientific articles published or accepted for publication as author or co-author in a refereed, physical or
electronic and/or accredited journal that appears in international indexes (Medical Index or similar)
submitted in the last 5 years. You must attach and bring a copy of the magazine article or print of the
cover of the digital magazine where the indexing is evidenced. If accepted for publication, you must
attach and present the original proof signed by the Editor (no more than 24 months of issue at the time of
the contest).
9. Scientific works presented in the last 5 years at National or International Congresses, National or
International Symposiums, National or International Conferences or Conventions must attach and
present where the Reports of the event appear. It is mandatory to present the Original of the Certificate
and a printed copy of the summary of the published Reports (Videos-Posters, Movies). The Reports must
come printed or, failing that, letters of acceptance and/or presentation, at the time of registration in the
respective Postgraduate Program.
10. In relation to scientific works published and/or presented at scientific events, only one line will be graded,
the one that most benefits the participant.
11. In the case of approved courses that do not lead to an academic degree related to health sciences, they
must attach and present a copy of the certificate from the University Institute or the Scientific Society that
endorses it. The certificate must indicate the programming completed and the evaluation obtained.
12. In the case of postgraduate courses leading to an academic degree (Only Masters and Doctorates in the
area of Health Sciences), they must have a black background of the Degree obtained, certified by the
university that issued it or, failing that, original University Degree and black background, in order to verify
that it is a faithful and exact copy of the original.
13. Verdict of Approval of the Degree Work in the case of postgraduate studies, you must submit a copy of
the verdict signed by the evaluating jury and present the original record for verification.
14. The final grade obtained in each line of the credentials will be expressed in whole numbers with two
decimal places. If the third decimal:
a. It is equal to or greater than 5: one will be increased to the second decimal place. Ex: 2.835 = 2.84
b. It is less than 5: the second decimal remains the same. Ex: 2.834 = 2.83
Once the percentages corresponding to the grades obtained in the Undergraduate Notes, Knowledge
Test and Credentials have been totaled, they will be published according to the established schedule.
15. When 2 or more applicants have the same final score , the Selection Commission will choose the applicant
who meets the following characteristics according to the order below:
to. The highest mark in the knowledge test. If the situation of equality is maintained:

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b. The highest average of undergraduate grades. If the tie persists:

c. The highest score in the credentials rating. If equality holds:
d. The honorary distinctions in the following order: SUMMA CUM LAUDE, MAGNA CUM LAUDE, CUM
LAUDE, and finally if the tie persists:
and. Honorary diplomas for maximum qualification.
The lists with Undergraduate Grades, Results of the Knowledge Test, Evaluation of credentials and Final
Results of the Competition with official validity will be published by the Postgraduate Coordination of the
Dean of Health Sciences at UCLA, ON THE BILLBOARD OF THE COORDINATION OF
POSTGRADUATE DESIGNED FOR SUCH PURPOSE, ACCORDING TO THE SCHEDULE.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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1. By registering to participate in the contest, the applicant fully accepts the conditions established here.
2. You will compete only for a Postgraduate Program in the Deanery of Health Sciences of the Universidad
Centro Occidental “Lisandro Alvarado”.
3. The Postgraduate University Residences include academic and healthcare work; Therefore, the loss of the
postgraduate course entails the loss of the Scholarship or Contract with the MPPPS and vice versa.
4. They will only be able to compete in a single Residence, which cannot be changed after the credentials are
sent.
5. The following will not be eligible for the Postgraduate University Residency competition:
a) Applicants who already have a University degree or recognition as a Specialist by a Medical
College, in the corresponding Specialty.
b) Applicants who have completed and approved a previous Clinical University Residency, unless
it is a requirement for entry (priority) or four (4) or more years have passed since said approval.
c) Those who have dropped out of the same or any other Postgraduate Course of the Dean's
Office of Health Sciences at UCLA, without having notified and complied with the procedures
required for withdrawal by the Institution.
d) Those who have lost the status of Postgraduate participant as provided for in Article 70 of the
UCLA General Postgraduate Regulations (annex) in a Postgraduate University Residence
other than the one they aspire to, until 4 years have passed since their graduation.
e) Those who have lost the status of Postgraduate participant as provided for in Article 70 of the
UCLA General Postgraduate Regulations (annex) in a Postgraduate University Residence in
the same Specialty to which they aspire ( THERE IS NO REPEAT ).
6. Certificates or documents with amendments, doubtful or without the required signatures and seals are not
valid.
7. The Selection Commission, the Postgraduate Coordination and the competent Authorities of the institution
reserve the right to carry out the steps they deem appropriate, to corroborate the veracity of the documentation
presented. If a document is proven false or non-compliance with any of the required requirements, the
participant is automatically EXCLUDED from the postgraduate admission process.
8. Once the required documents have been delivered, new requirements cannot be changed or incorporated.
9. The Academic Registry staff will only be limited to receiving the original documents submitted by the
applicants; but they are not responsible for verifying their validity or sufficiency, which is the exclusive
responsibility of the interested party.

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10. If the Selection Commission, at the time of reviewing the credentials or registration in the Postgraduate
University Residence, verifies the invalidity of any document sent or the non-compliance with the requirements
demanded in this scale, it will proceed to exclude the participant from the contest.
11. To compete, register as soon as possible. Don't leave it until the last minute . It may take some time to
complete or correct your paperwork.
12. If in doubt, consult the Postgraduate Coordination in person , according to the schedule, before submitting
your application.
13. Reception of credentials for registration is in person according to the published schedule from Monday to
Thursday from 8am to 12 noon. It is not made on Fridays.
14. In July 2023, the syllabus for the knowledge test will be published.
15. On Tuesday, July 25, 2023, the LIST OF PARTICIPANTS WITH THE OPTION TO TAKE THE KNOWLEDGE
TEST will be published, which will be available on the postgraduate commission bulletin board. It is your
absolute responsibility to be aware of said publication , Wednesday, July 26, appeal of the list of participants,
Thursday, July 27, publication of the final list.
16. The knowledge test will be administered on Saturday, September 30, 2023. It is important that you comply
with the instructions when attending the facilities of the DEAN OF HEALTH SCIENCES – UCLA on the day of
the knowledge test. You must present your identity card (for national quotas) or Passport (for foreign quotas).
17. On Thursday , October 5, 2023 , the list with the results of the knowledge test will be published on the billboard.
18. The review of the Knowledge Test will be on October 9 and 10, 2023.
19. Once the preliminary results of the knowledge test and the review of credentials have been obtained, the
names of the contestants will be placed on a list, according to the score obtained by each one. They will be
published on the postgraduate commission's bulletin board on Wednesday, October 11, 2022 .
20. The credentials appeal will be on Tuesday, October 17, 2023.
21. The final lists will be published on Thursday, October 19, 2023 . In which the results will be presented , and the
final score must be greater than and equal to 10 points, following the descending order (highest to lowest score) and the
winners will be indicated in each Specialty separately.
22. Those participants who obtain a grade of less than 10 points in their final score will be excluded from the contest.
23. The winners must complete a personal interview with the Coordinator of the respective specialty or a
representative of the Department to which the respective Residence is attached (according to the schedule
established from October 27 to November 30, 2023 .
24. In addition, they must undergo a comprehensive medical examination, carried out by a private, certified
Internist doctor and bring it on the day of registration in the respective Postgraduate Program (with a date as

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established in the Contest Schedule) and must record the results of: X-ray Chest (with report), Glycemia,
Creatinine, VDRL, Urine, Complete Hematology and Surface Antigen and Anticore.
25. The winners of the contest will formalize their registration in the respective specialty before the Postgraduate
Coordination in January 2024 from 9 am to 11 am, on the days indicated in the schedule by specialty (No
Exception). The start date of academic-care activities will be Monday, 01/01/2024 .
26. After this period, those winners who have not formalized their registration will lose the right to do so and then
the opportunity will be given to the following on the aforementioned list, in strictly descending order. Starting on
01-31-2024, the opportunity will be given to the first of the contestants who requests it, (and who had not
previously had the opportunity) if there is still a vacant place, in the same descending order, if there is more
than 1 applicant. Those interested should be aware of the day that corresponds to them .
27. Those who decide not to use any slot won in the Contest must submit it in writing to the Coordination as soon
as possible , in order to facilitate the inclusion of the participant who follows them in the order of the list of
winners.
28. The credentials of non-winning applicants in the Contest may be withdrawn after five (5) days of the written
withdrawal request. With the withdrawal of credentials you lose all rights in the Contest. Those that are not
removed before 03-31-2024 will be incinerated.
29. If a registered postgraduate student withdraws, after 30 calendar days from the start date of classes, the
space will be considered void and will not be filled by any other participant.
READ THE INFORMATION TO COMPETE CAREFULLY AND CAREFULLY
Once the process is completed, the selected applicants must formalize their definitive registration at UCLA,
becoming, from then on, graduate students and being obliged from that moment to comply with the provisions of the
University Law, Graduate Regulations of UCLA, Postgraduate Regulations of the Dean of Health Sciences and
current regulations of the healthcare institutions to which they are attached.
POSTGRADUATE REGISTRATION SCHEDULE

Hours: 9 am to 11 am
SPECIALTY DATE
CRITICAL MEDICINE, INTERNAL MEDICINE (BOTH LOCATIONS), GENERAL 17-01-2024
SURGERY (BOTH LOCATIONS), PHONIATRICS, OTORHINOLARINGOLOGY (BOTH

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LOCATIONS)
SURGERY PEDIATRIC, GYNECOLOGY AND OBSTETRICS, 18-01-2024
MEDICINE EMERGENCY, NEUROSURGERY, UROLOGY,
ANESTHESIOLOGY.
CHILD CULTURE AND PEDIATRICS, CARDIOLOGY, TRAUMATOLOGY AND 19-01-2024
ORTHOPEDIC, DIAGNOSIS BY IMAGING, GASTROENTEROLOGY, PLASTIC,
RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY, AESTHETICS AND MAXILLOFACIAL
REQUIREMENTS TO ENROLL IN THE POSTGRADUATE (FIRST YEAR)

NATIONAL QUOTAS
1. Having been selected to take the postgraduate course

2. Proof of compliance with the competition requirement:
a) Differentiated Specialties: Compliance with priority.
b) Basic Specialties: Proof (Original and copy) of having completed Article 8 of the Law on the Practice of
Medicine issued by the Ministry of Popular Power for Health (MPPS) or failing that proof ( ORIGINAL
and copy ) issued by the Directorate Regional Health Department that specifies that compliance with
Article 8 has already ended. ( Attaching Proof of Status of the MPPS process )
3. Exclusive dedication to clinical postgraduate agreement form. (Is appended)
4. MAKE ELECTRONIC TRANSFER IN THE PROVINCIAL BANK Checking Account No. 0108-0906-13-01-
000-16600 in the name of UCLA OWN INCOME POSTGRADUATE HEALTH SCIENCES the amount
corresponding to the annual registration and the amount corresponding to the registration fee, according to
the current fees, to be published on the bulletin board of the General Postgraduate Coordination.
PAYMENTS THROUGH FAST MONEY (MOBILE PAYMENT) ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
5. Present the original receipt and a copy at the time of registration, showing that the transfer has been made
successfully.
6. Two (2) Expanded Copies of the Identity Card.
7. Two (2) Copies of Foreign Passports
8. Two (2) front photograph, passport type.
9. Proof of registration in the Lara State College of Physicians or, failing that, proof of transfer processing.
10. Bring results of the medical examination carried out with results of paraclinical examinations mentioned in

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Supplementary Information.
11. Have completed a personal interview with representatives of the Department to which the course is
assigned.
12. Those who wish to submit for consideration recognition of credits or equivalences of previously approved
subjects must register and take them until the UCLA Equivalence Commission issues its verdict
regarding the procedure requested by the interested party.
FOREIGN QUOTAS
It is notified that the participants who are selected in the FOREIGN QUOTAS in the Postgraduate Contest 2023-
Entry 2024 of the Deanery of Health Sciences of the Universidad Centroccidental “Lisandro Alvarado” (UCLA), that by
the time of formalizing the registration in The respective program must be duly certified by the University of origin,
legalized and/or apostilled by the competent authorities, the required documentation:
1. Proof of compliance with the competition requirement:

a) Differentiated Specialties: Compliance with priority.
b) Basic Specialties: Proof (Original and copy) of having completed the equivalent of Article 8 of the Law on the
Practice of Medicine. (Rotating or Rural Internship after the medical degree)
2. Exclusive dedication to clinical postgraduate agreement form. (Is appended)
3. MAKE ELECTRONIC TRANSFER IN THE PROVINCIAL BANK Checking Account No. 0108-0906-13-01-000-
16600 in the name of UCLA OWN INCOME POSTGRADUATE HEALTH SCIENCES the amount corresponding
to the annual registration and the amount corresponding to the registration fee, according to the current fees, to
be published on the bulletin board of the General Postgraduate Coordination. PAYMENTS THROUGH FAST
MONEY (MOBILE PAYMENT) ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
4. Present the original receipt and a copy at the time of registration, showing that the transfer has been made
successfully.
5. Two (2) Copies of the Venezuelan Identity Card as a Transient
6. Two (2) Copies of Passport.
7. Two (2) front photographs, passport type.

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8. Two (2) Copies of the resident visa or, failing that, a visa issued especially to carry out Postgraduate Studies,
required to study in Venezuela, according to the Resolution of the General Sectoral Directorate of Consular
Relations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
9. Authorization from the Ministry of Popular Power for Health to practice in the country (Emanated from the Health
Comptroller's Office of the Ministry for Popular Power of Health) at the time of starting activities in the respective
program (January 1, 2024)
10. Certificate of Good Conduct issued by the authority of the institution where you completed your studies or where
you worked and/or work.
11. Proof of Institutional Financing duly legalized (notarized) granted by the corresponding authorities of the country
of origin. The certificate must specify the amount of the scholarship and its duration.
12. Proof of not having a Criminal Record issued by the respective entity, duly apostilled by the competent
authorities. No older than six months.
13. Original and Copy of the Insurance policies for: Life, Personal Accidents, Medical Malpractice and HCM
(Hospitalization, Surgery and Maternity). Valid and applicable in Venezuela.
14. Bring results of the medical examination carried out according to the established schedule, with results of
paraclinical examinations mentioned in Supplementary Information.
15. Have completed a personal interview with representatives of the Department to which the course is assigned.
16. In the case of a non-Spanish speaking foreigner, the mandatory documents must come in Spanish, translated by
an official translator from the country.
IMPORTANT: ALL DOCUMENTS ISSUED ABROAD MUST BE REGISTERED AND LEGALIZED BY THE
MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS OF THE COUNTRY OF ORIGIN AND APOSTILLED.
OTHER INFORMATION AND SPECIAL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
SPECIALTIES WITHOUT PRIORITY
Title granted: Anesthesiology Specialist

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Dedication: Exclusive Duration: 3 years
Special Income Requirements: None Classification: Specialization

Headquarters: Central University Hospital “Dr. Antonio María Pineda” (HCUAMP). Dean of Health Sciences. UCLA
Title granted: General Surgery Specialist
Campus: Central University Hospital “Dr. Antonio María Pineda” (HCUAMP) // General Hospital
University “Dr. Luis Gómez López” (HGULGL). Dean of Health Sciences. UCLA
Title granted: Emergency Medicine Specialist
Campus: Central University Hospital “Dr. Antonio María Pineda” (HCUAMP). Dean of Health Sciences. UCLA
Title granted: Internal Medicine specialist
Campus: Central University Hospital “Dr. Antonio María Pineda” (HCUAMP). General University Hospital “Dr. Luis
Gómez López” (HGULGL). Dean of Health Sciences. UCLA
Title granted: Specialist in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Title granted: Child care and paediatrics specialist

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Campus: Deconcentrated Service University Hospital of Pediatrics “Dr. “Agustín Zubillaga”. (SDHUPAZ)
Title granted: Phoniatrics Specialist
Title granted: Diagnostic Imaging Specialist
SPECIALTIES WITH PRIORITY

The priority requirement must be met by the time the activities begin.
Title granted: Cardiology Specialist

Dedication: Exclusive Duration : 3 years Classification: Specialization

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Special Income Requirements:

1. University Postgraduate or Proof of completion of Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Emergency Medicine.
2. University Residency in Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Emergency Medicine, Critical Care Medicine with proof of
approval of the first year.
3. Programmed Care Residency in Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Emergency Medicine, Critical Care Medicine, General
Cardiovascular Medicine with proof of approval of the first year.
4. Care Residency of Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Emergency Medicine, Critical Medicine in Type III and IV Hospitals.
with proof of approval of the second year.
5. Comprehensive General Medicine Residency (MGI). Completed and approved.
Headquarters: Western Central Regional Cardiovascular Center “ASCARDIO”. Dean of Health Sciences.
UCLA (CCR).
Title granted: Specialist in Pediatric Surgery

Dedication: Exclusive Duration: 4 years Classification Specialization
1. University Postgraduate or Proof of completion of Pediatrics or General Surgery, or
2. One year of Approved University Postgraduate Residency in Pediatrics, General Surgery or Pediatric Surgery, or
one year of Care Residency in Pediatrics, General Surgery or Pediatric Surgery in a Type III or IV Hospital,
endorsed by the Head of Department, Head of Service and Head of Resources
Humans.
Headquarters: Decentralized Service “Dr. Agustín Zubillaga” (SDHUPAZ).

UCLA Health Sciences Deanery
Title granted: Critical Medicine Specialist

Dedication: Exclusive Duration: 2 years Classification: Specialization
1. University Postgraduate or proof of completion in: Internal Medicine, Surgery, Pulmonology, Cardiology, Emergency
Medicine, Anesthesiology or
2. University Residence with proof of approval of the 2nd. Year in Internal Medicine, Surgery, Pulmonology, Cardiology,
Emergency Medicine or Anesthesiology or
3. Programmed Care Residency in Internal Medicine or Critical Care Medicine. Minimum 2 years or
4. Care Residency in Internal Medicine or Critical Medicine in a Type III or IV Hospital. Minimum 2 years.
Headquarters : “Antonio María Pineda” Central Hospital, UCLA Health Sciences Deanery
Title granted: Neurosurgery Specialist

Dedication: Exclusive Duration : 5 years Classification: Specialization

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1. Programmed General Surgery Care Residency or Programmed Neurosurgery Care Residency with proof of approval
of the first year, endorsed and signed by the Teaching Coordinator, Head of
General Surgery Service and Hospital Director.
Headquarters: Neurosurgery Service, 5th floor. Central University Hospital “Dr. “Antonio María Pineda”
(HCUAMP). UCLA Health Sciences Deanery
Title awarded: Specialist in Traumatology and Orthopedics

Full time Duration: 4 years Classification: Specialization
1. One year of Care Residency in General Surgery or Traumatology in a Type III or IV Hospital, endorsed by the
Head of Department, Head of Service and Head of Human Resources.
Headquarters: Central University Hospital “Dr. Antonio María Pineda” (HCUAMP). Deanery of Sciences
Health. UCLA
Title granted: Specialist in Otorhinolaryngology

Dedication: Exclusive Duration: 3 years Classification Specialization
Care Residency in General Surgery or other surgical areas in Type III or Type IV Hospital. Minimum 1 year. endorsed by
the Head of Department, Head of Service and Head of Human Resources.
Headquarters: Central University Hospital “Dr. Antonio María Pineda” (HCUAMP).
General University Hospital “Dr. Luis Gómez López” (HGULGL)
Title granted: Urology Specialist

1. Specialist in General Surgery or
2. University Residency or Programmed Care Residency in General Surgery completed and approved. The minimum
residence time is 3 years.
Campus: Central University Hospital “Dr. Antonio María Pineda” (HCUAMP). Dean of Sciences
health. UCLA
Title granted: Specialist in Reconstructive, Aesthetic and Maxillofacial Plastic Surgery

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Specialist in General or Pediatric Surgery (if you have a degree, you must have a black background)
Campus: Central University Hospital “Dr. Antonio María Pineda” (HCUAMP). Dean of Sciences
health. UCLA
Title granted: Gastroenterology Specialist

1. University Postgraduate or proof of completion of Internal Medicine or
2. University Residency in Internal Medicine or Programmed Care Residency in Internal Medicine for a minimum of
3 years.
Campus Central Hospital “Antonio María Pineda” Dean of Health Sciences UCLA
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INDEX
SCALE CONTENT
Competition Offer
Contest Schedule for Postgraduate University Residences Mandatory
Instructions for Registration in the Contest
Mandatory Requirements for Registration in the Scale

Contest to select applicants for University Residences
Credential Evaluation Table (Basic Specialties)
Credential Evaluation Table (differentiated specialties) Important

Notes on Credential Evaluation Complementary Information
Synopsis Knowledge Test for specialties and subspecialties

Postgraduate Registration Schedule
Requirements to enroll in the Postgraduate (1st. year)

Other Information and Special Entry Requirements
Annexes:
Application form for registration in the contest
Article 70 of the UCLA General Graduate Regulations
Instructions for Foreigners. (Only for contestants for Foreign quotas)

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ANNEXES

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CORRECT BANK TRANSFER MODEL
Reference image of the receipt

which must be attached to the folder.

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POSTGRADUATE UNIVERSITY RESIDENCES

REGISTRATION REQUEST FORM FOR THE COMPETITION
Surnames:__________________________ First Names:_________________________
Age:___ IQ: ________________ Date of Birth: __/__/__ Marital Status: _________ Sex: F_
M_
City of Origin:____________________ State of Origin:_________________ Phone
Numbers:____________________________ Email:____________________________
University of origin: _________________________________ Date of Degree: __/__/____
Specialty to Compete : ___________________________________________________
ORDER YOUR DOCUMENTATION LIKE THIS: only to be filled out by participant = YE NO

 AH
1. Invoice from the Postgraduate Study Coordination for cancellation of registration material (BAREMO)
(ORIGINAL)
2. Legible enlarged photocopy of the identity card. (For foreigners, ID from country of origin and passport)
3. Medical Degree (ORIGINAL BLACK BACKGROUND CERTIFIED BY THE UNIVERSITY OF ORIGIN)
5. Proof of Article 8 of the Medical Practice Law
6. Proof of Professional Medical Practice (Rural, Rotating Internship, Residence)
7. Proof of: - Medical Ethics (ORIGINAL SOLVENCY)
-Treasury (ORIGINAL SOLVENCY)
- Medical Federation (ORIGINAL SOLVENCY)
8. Authorization from the Ministry of Popular Power for Health to practice in the country (foreigners).
12. Published scientific works or proof issued by the journal that they have been accepted for publication.
13. Scientific Works presented at Congresses, Symposiums, Conferences with memory
14. Certificates of Courses leading and Not leading to an academic degree

15. Credential Self-Assessment Worksheet
I_______________________ CI: __________________ give public attestation that I have submitted the required documents
according to the form to participate in this contest. _____________________________ (Signature of the
applicant)

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These documents will be received by staff from the Postgraduate Studies Coordination, so said delivery DOES NOT GUARANTEE
registration in the contest. This will become effective once the thorough review of credentials by the Selection Commission has
been carried out.______ _________ ( Signature of the Receiving Office)
Barquisimeto, from 2022
SELF-EVALUATION OF BASIC SPECIALTIES CREDENTIALS 2024
NAME: ________________________________________ CI ________________ AGE: _____ SEX: ____ PROC: ______________________

UNIVERSITY : _________________________ DEGREE DATE: ____/____/_____ SOLVENCY: DEONTOLOGICAL  TREASURY  FMV 
ENG: ___________________________________________________________________________________________
ITEM TO EVALUATE TOP SCORE SPECIFICATION
QTY TOTAL
Hired : 1 points per year
Professional Medical Practice. (original) 4 Completed scheduled Rotary Internship that exceeds that necessary to
That exceeds what is necessary to comply with article 8 comply with Article 8: 1 point per year
Rural exercise that exceeds that necessary for compliance with article 8:
1 points per year
(physical or electronic) in the last 5 years (original)
Scientific Works presented in the last 5 years (that it appears in 3 0.5 points per job
the reports of the scientific event) (original)
a) Not leading to an approved academic degree, evaluated Endorsed by university institutes
and certified by the institution that issued them (original) > 100 hours: 1 point per course
From 50 to 100 hours: 0.50 points per course
b) Postgraduate Courses Leading to an academic degree : Endorsed by Scientific Societies and/or FMV
Master's degree or doctorate in areas of health sciences half of the previous score
(Black Fund Title certified by Univ. who issued it) b) Leading to an academic degree
Masters: 2 points
Doctorate: 3 points
Graduate of UCLA Medicine (Undergraduate) 3
TOTAL 20 POINTS
PRESENTED THE CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION OF ARTICLE 8: _______________
a)In the case of Books, publications or Works published or to be published, all authors will receive the specified score.
b)In the case of works presented at events and published in reports, all authors will receive the specified score.
c) When the same work is presented in several sites, it will be given a single score, the highest that corresponds.
d)Only works completed during the last 5 years prior to the competition date (submission of documents) will be accepted, including undergraduate works.
e)The certificate of acceptance of works for publication may not be more than 12 months old at the time of the contest (delivery of documents).
f) Express the final grade and each line as an integer with 2 decimal places. If the third decimal is:
a) = or > five is increased by one to the second decimal place.
B) < five the second decimal remains the same. Ex: 2.836 => 2.84 ; 2.834 => 2.83
OBSERVATIONS:____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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____________________________ DATE: ___/___/____.

Competitor
SELF-EVALUATION OF DIFFERENTIATED SPECIALTIES CREDENTIALS 2024

NAME:_______________________________________________________________ IC___________________AGE:____ GENDER:___ PROC: _____________________
UNIVERSITY : _________________________________ DEGREE DATE: ___/___/___ SOLVENCY: DEONTOLOGICAL  TREASURY  FMV 
ENG: _______________________________________________________________________
ITEM TO EVALUATE TOP SPECIFICATION QTY TOTAL
SCORE

Professional Medical Practice. 4 Completed scheduled Rotary Internship that exceeds that necessary to comply
That exceeds what is necessary to comply with article 8
Rural exercise that exceeds that necessary for compliance with article 8: 1 point
Residence that exceeds what is required as a priority per year
(physical or electronic) in the last 5 years (original)
Scientific Works presented in the last 5 years (that it appears in the 3 0.5 points per job
reports of the scientific event) (original)

Endorsed by university institutes
a) Not leading to an approved academic degree, evaluated and > 100 hours: 1 point per course
certified by the institution that issued them (original) From 50 to 100 hours: 0.50 points per course
Endorsed by Scientific Societies and/or FMV
half of the previous score
b) Postgraduate Courses Leading to an academic degree : Master's
degree or doctorate in areas of health sciences (Black Fund Title Master's Degree: 2 points
certified by Univ. who issued it) Doctorate Degree: 3 points
UCLA Medicine Graduate (Undergraduate and Postgraduate) 3 UCLA Undergraduate Graduate: 2 point
UCLA Graduate Graduate: 1 point
Verdict of approval of the Degree Project in the specialty that is 1 1 point for the approval certificate of the degree work in the specialty that is priority
priority. (original)
TOTAL 20 POINTS
PRESENTED THE CERTIFICATE OF CULMINATION OF PRELATION: _______________

1. In the case of Books, publications or Works published or to be published, all authors will receive the specified score.
2. In the case of works presented at events and published in reports, all authors will receive the specified score.

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3. When the same work is presented in several sites, it will be given a single score, the highest that corresponds.
4. Only works completed during the last 5 years prior to the competition date (submission of documents) will be accepted, including undergraduate works.
5. The certificate of acceptance of works for publication may not be more than 12 months old at the time of the competition (delivery of documents).
6. Express the final grade and each line as an integer with 2 decimal places. If the third decimal is:
A) = or > five is increased by one to the second decimal place. B) < five the second decimal remains the same. Ex: 2.836 => 2.84 ; 2.834 => 2.83
OBSERVATIONS:____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________ DATE: ___/___/____.
Competitor
EXCLUSIVE DEDICATION AGREEMENT FORM
TO THE CLINICAL POSTGRADUATE COURSE
The undersigned citizen __________________________________________, holder of

Identity Card No.___________________, in my capacity as an applicant to be included in the
Postgraduate program of __________________________________________, which is taught
in the Deanery of Health Sciences of the Universidad Centroccidental “Lisandro Alvarado” , I
declare that I know and am obliged to comply with the Postgraduate Studies Regulations of the
“Lisandro Alvarado” Central Western University, the Regulations and Standards of the Ministry of
Popular Power for Health and the Postgraduate Standards that I will carry out with EXCLUSIVE
DEDICATION (article 32, Reform of the Postgraduate Internal Regulations of the School of
Medicine), and that therefore, I will not be able to perform other functions as a doctor, neither
healthcare nor administrative, except those inherent to the Postgraduate Program.
Likewise, I am duly informed that failure to comply with what is expressed here is equivalent to my
withdrawal from the Postgraduate Program, and consequently from the Hospital Residency, without
giving rise to any type of claim on my part.
As proof of acceptance, I sign in the city of Barquisimeto on the _____day of the month of
_____________________, 2024.

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____________________________
Signature of Participant
AUTHORIZATION FOR VERIFICATION OF THE DOCUMENTS DELIVERED
I,______________________________ of Citizenship ___________________, holder of Identity Card No.
______________________, Postgraduate participant: __________________________, I hereby authorize the
Universidad Centroccidental "Lisandro Alvarado" and the competent authorities to carry out the pertinent
procedures, in order to verify the authenticity of the documents delivered by me to this institution.
_________________________
Signature
Fingerprint of both thumbs
No. of phone:
E-mail:

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BOLIVARIAN REPUBLIC OF VENEZUELA

INFORMATION FOR THE ENTRY OF APPLICANTS TO UNIVERSITY CLINICAL

COMPETITION 2023- ENTRANCE 2024

BARQUISIMETO – EDO. LARA

COMPETITION SCALE 2023-ENTRY 2024. CLINICAL POSTGRADUATES

FROM 7/10 TO 7/13-2023

COMPETITION SCHEDULE 2023 - 2024 ENTRANCE OF

FROM 6/19 TO 06/22-2023

COMPETITION SCALE 2023-ENTRY 2024. CLINICAL POSTGRADUATES

society, university or FMV

1. PROOF OF PAYMENT ISSUED BY THE BANK'S WEBSITE.

COMPETITION SCALE 2023-ENTRY 2024. CLINICAL POSTGRADUATES

ALL DOCUMENTS MUST BE APOSTILLED AND SHOW THE ORIGINAL APOSTILLE.

COMPETITION SCALE 2023-ENTRY 2024. CLINICAL POSTGRADUATES

MANDATORY INSTRUCTIONS FOR REGISTRATION FOR THE CONTEST

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS FOR REGISTRATION IN THE COMPETITION WILL BE DELIVERED IN

1. The payment voucher.

THE CULMINATION DATE OF THE PRIORITY IN THE DIFFERENTIATED SPECIALTIES SHOULD

8. Proof of enrollment in a medical college of the republic

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NON-OBLIGATORY DOCUMENTS THAT GENERATE SCORE WILL BE DELIVERED

SCALE FOR SELECTING APPLICANTS

UNIVERSITY RESIDENCES WITHOUT PRIORITY OR BASIC SPECIALTIES:

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EVALUATION TABLE OF BASIC SPECIALTIES CREDENTIALS

ITEM TO EVALUATE SCORE SPECIFICATION

University Teaching Positions (original) 2 Ordinary : 2 points per year

Hired : 1 point per year

University Residence: 3 points per year

Scheduled residency: 2 points per year

Unscheduled residency: 1.5 points per year

Fraction greater than 6 months: Half of the corresponding annual score

Courses related to Health Sciences 3 a) Not leading to an academic degree

Graduate of UCLA Medicine (Undergraduate) 3

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CREDENTIAL EVALUATION TABLE FOR DIFFERENTIATED SPECIALTIES

ITEM TO EVALUATE TOP SCORE SPECIFICATION

University Teaching Positions (original) 2 Ordinary : 2 points per year

Hired : 1 point per year

University Residence: 3 points per year

Unscheduled residency: 1.5 points per year

Fraction greater than 6 months: Half of the corresponding annual score

Courses related to Health Sciences 3 a) Not leading to an academic degree

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IMPORTANT NOTES ON CREDENTIALS EVALUATION

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b. The highest average of undergraduate grades. If the tie persists:

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20. The credentials appeal will be on Tuesday, October 17, 2023.

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READ THE INFORMATION TO COMPETE CAREFULLY AND CAREFULLY

POSTGRADUATE REGISTRATION SCHEDULE

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REQUIREMENTS TO ENROLL IN THE POSTGRADUATE (FIRST YEAR)

NAME: __________________________ CI AGE: _ SEX: PROC: ____________________

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