Rotation at Guillermo Almenara Irigoyen National Hospital

A rotation in the surgical emergency department constitutes an essential clinical setting for the comprehensive training of medical students, as it allows for the development of clinical, ethical, and communication skills in a dynamic, high-demand environment requiring immediate decision-making. This context fosters the strengthening of skills in critical analysis, clinical reasoning, interdisciplinary teamwork, and effective communication with the patient and their family.

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

Completing a rotation in the Emergency Surgery Department at Almenara Hospital offers medical students a formative environment where they can apply and integrate their clinical and surgical knowledge in real emergency situations, under the supervision of qualified specialist physicians. This context allows them to strengthen fundamental competencies such as Initial patient assessment, rapid decision-making, management of surgical emergencies, and prioritization according to severity levels—that is, they begin to recognize the importance of triage.

The surgical emergency internship will take place in the Emergency Department of the Guillermo Almenara Irigoyen National Hospital. Its objective is to provide medical students with intensive, hands-on training in the recognition and initial management of the most relevant acute medical and surgical 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 a patient-centered approach.

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.

• Continue learning to identify, assess and apply appropriate initial management to various surgical emergencies using updated clinical tools and protocols, acting responsibly and ethically.
• Apply a systematic clinical approach to a patient with an acute surgical condition.
• Identify signs of clinical instability and act promptly.
• To understand the algorithms for immediate care in major surgical emergencies.
• Integrate clinical knowledge to prioritize surgical care in emergencies.

• In person

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

He Guillermo Almenara Irigoyen National Hospital, is a public hospital center located in the La Victoria district, in the city of Lime. He is a pioneer of the great medical advances that have taken place in the country.

• The clinical rotation in surgical emergency will take place from July 13 to August 8, 2026.
• The schedule for carrying out activities in the surgical emergency department is Monday, Tuesday and Thursday (except holidays), from  8:00 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.

The receipt of files will be carried out in a virtual until May 8, 2026, at 6:00 PM, through the online application enabled by the Interinstitutional Relations and Internationalization Unit (UREINI).

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

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.