Rotation at Naval Medical Center (Cemena) - Surgical Immersion Program

General surgery is a medical specialty focused on the diagnosis, surgical treatment, and comprehensive follow-up of diseases affecting various organs and systems. In medical student training, exposure to real surgical scenarios is essential for developing clinical judgment, technical skills, and decision-making abilities in complex situations.

In this context, the rotation in the Cemena This represents a high-value training opportunity. It is a tertiary-level healthcare center with approximately 506 beds and intensive care units (ICUs), which concentrates specialized care and highly complex procedures, including programs such as organ transplantation. The Department of General Surgery interacts continuously with other surgical specialties—head and neck surgery, plastic surgery, thoracic surgery, cardiovascular surgery, and pediatric oncology, among others—creating a comprehensive and highly specialized healthcare environment.

This context allows students, particularly those with a greater interest in the surgical field, to actively participate in outpatient consultations, hospitalization, and operating room activities, always under faculty supervision. Throughout the rotation, they become integrated into the comprehensive care of surgical patients, analyze real clinical cases, collaborate in multidisciplinary teams, and strengthen their clinical and professional skills in a demanding academic and healthcare environment.

Thus, the experience in the Cemena It not only complements the basic surgical training received at UDEP, but also broadens the student's educational horizon by placing them in a scenario of greater complexity and specialization.

• Develop clinical-surgical skills under teacher supervision.
• Identify the clinical aspects present in various surgical pathologies.
• Explore the differential diagnoses related to various surgical pathologies.

Students of the Professional School of Human Medicine who meet the following requirements:

• Having successfully completed the course of Surgery I.
• Have a cumulative index equal to or greater than 13.

• The Naval Hospital (Cemena) performs more than 5,000 surgeries annually, including low, medium and high complexity procedures.
• Rotating here allows you to observe and participate in a significant number of interventions, which strengthens your practical learning.
  Work with a team of highly qualified professionals and receive direct guidance from experienced surgeons.
• Immerse yourself in a dynamic learning environment, where you will face a variety of surgical cases and clinical challenges that will enrich your academic training.
• Obtain a certificate of participation awarded by the Faculty of Human Medicine of UDEP.

• In person

The rotation will take place in the General Surgery Service of the Naval Medical Center “Surgeon Major Santiago Távara” (CMST).

The Naval Medical Center “Surgeon Major Santiago Távara” (CMST), also known as the Naval Hospital of Peru, was officially inaugurated on July 4, 1956, by Supreme Resolution No. 153 of March 12, 1952. Its objectives have always been to lead the quality of health services in Peru, achieving sustainable levels of excellence.
The General Surgery Service of the Naval Medical Center “Surgeon Major Santiago Távara” (Naval Hospital of Peru), located in Bellavista, Callao, is a third level clinical unit that is part of the health system of the Peruvian Navy (Disamar).

• The clinical rotation will take place from July 13 to August 8, 2026.
• The schedule for carrying out activities is from Monday to Friday (except holidays), from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

• 2 seats

The application, selection, and acceptance process will take place on the following dates:

• Document and application submission deadline: May 8th.
• File evaluation and interviews: May 11-22.
• Publication of accepted students: May 22.
• Submission of commitment to accept vacancy: until June 5th.

The receipt of files will be carried out in a virtual up to andMay 8, 2026, at 1:00 PM, through the online application enabled by the Interinstitutional Relations and Internationalization Unit (UREINI).

Link to the application form: Application Form for the Student Mobility Program, Call for Applications 2026 – I

The application must include the following mandatory documents:

• Application form for the student mobility program, with the applicant student's data.
• Cover letter, addressed to the Director of the Professional School of Human Medicine, indicating the student's personal data and a brief explanation of the reasons that led him to apply to the Student Mobility Program.
• Curriculum vitae of the applicant, undocumented (maximum 2 pages).
• Academic record or certificate that proves the required cumulative index.

Applicants are responsible for ensuring the truthfulness and authenticity of the data and documents submitted.

Applications submitted after the deadline or that do not meet all the required criteria will not be accepted.

The selection process is the responsibility of the Evaluation Committee, and consists of two phases:

• First phase:

Evaluation of the submitted documentation and the qualification of the candidates.

• Second phase:

Interviews with applicants.

The evaluation considers the student's motivation, academic trajectory, plans during the mobility period, and adaptability to optimize their experience in the program.

The results of the call will be communicated through your institutional emails.

The accepted student must submit the Commitment to accept vacancy, which must be duly completed and signed within the established timeframe.

You must also submit the following documents:

• Health certificate that certifies good physical and mental health.
• Simple copy of Valid and current National Identity Document.
• Simple copy of valid health insurance.
• Simple copy of Complete vaccination record, According to the Vaccination Protocol Guidelines of the Faculty of Human Medicine, it must necessarily include complete vaccinations against hepatitis, diphtheria, tetanus, influenza, and COVID-19, according to current regulations.
• Proof of payment.

Students who leave the Student Mobility Program without justification, after being evaluated and accepted, will be excluded without the possibility of participating in future calls, and may be subject to a penalty, depending on the call.

Offenses during the application process or during the validity of student mobility will be sanctioned in accordance with the Regulations of Disciplinary Measures for students of the University of Piura.