Rotation at Guillermo Almenara Irigoyen National Hospital

A rotation in the emergency department provides an essential clinical environment for the comprehensive training of medical students, as it allows for the development of clinical, ethical, and communication skills in a dynamic and demanding setting that requires immediate decision-making. This context fosters the strengthening of critical analysis skills, clinical reasoning, interdisciplinary teamwork, and effective communication with patients and their families.

The rotation also helps students understand the organization of the healthcare system and the functioning of triage, referral and counter-referral processes, as well as the importance of collaborative work.

Completing a rotation in the emergency department at Almenara Hospital provides medical students with a training environment where they can apply and integrate their clinical knowledge in real emergency situations under the supervision of qualified specialist physicians. This environment allows them to strengthen essential skills such as initial patient assessment, rapid decision-making, medical emergency management, and prioritization according to severity levels; in other words, they begin to recognize the importance of triage.

The practical course in Emergency Medicine will be held in the Emergency Department of the Guillermo Almenara Irigoyen National Hospital. Its objective is to provide medical students with intensive practical training in the recognition and initial management of the most relevant acute medical conditions encountered in emergency services. Through a clinical approach, the course aims to strengthen the skills necessary to act safely and effectively in emergency situations, respecting ethical principles and maintaining a patient-centered approach.

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

• Having successfully passed the subjects Clinical Medicine I and Clinical Medicine II.
• Have a cumulative grade point average (GPA) equal to or greater than 13.

• Continue developing the ability to identify, assess and apply appropriate initial management for various medical emergencies, using updated clinical tools and protocols, acting responsibly and ethically.
• Apply a systematic clinical approach to patients with an acute condition.
• Identify signs of clinical instability and respond promptly.
• Become familiar with the immediate care algorithms for major medical emergencies.
• Integrate clinical knowledge to prioritize medical care in emergency situations.

• In person

The clinical rotation will take place in the Emergency Department of Almenara Hospital. 

The Guillermo Almenara Irigoyen National Hospital is a public health center located in the La Victoria district of Lima. It is a pioneer in many of the country's major medical advances.

• The clinical rotation will take place from July 13 to August 8.
• The schedule for carrying out activities is Monday, Tuesday and Thursday (except holidays) from 8 am to 12 pm.

• 3 seats

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

• Document and application submission deadline: May 8, 2026.
• File evaluation and interviews: From May 11 to 22, 2026.
• Publication of accepted students: May 25, 2026.
• Submission of commitment to accept vacancy: until June 5, 2026.

Applications will be submitted virtually until May 8th, at 6:00 PM, through the online application form provided by the Unit of Interinstitutional Relations and Internationalization (UREINI).

The internship will only begin if we have 2 students enrolled and accepted.

Link to the application form: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/WUB4tGJu4U

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 interview considers the student's motivation, academic background, plans during the mobility period, and adaptability to maximize their experience in the program. The results of the application process will be communicated via the applicants' institutional email addresses.

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.

In addition, you will need to 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 the complete vaccination record, According to the Vaccination Protocol Guidelines of the Faculty of Human Medicine, this must necessarily include complete vaccination against hepatitis, diphtheria, tetanus, influenza, and COVID-19, in accordance with current regulations.
• Proof of payment.

Students who withdraw from the Student Mobility Program without justification, after being evaluated and accepted, will be excluded from future calls and may be subject to a sanction, depending on the specific call.

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