Rotation in Infectious Diseases

The Infectious Diseases rotation offers students hands-on experience in the diagnosis and management of infectious diseases in both outpatients and inpatients. During their rotation, they will delve into various pathologies, learn to interpret diagnostic tests and administer antimicrobial treatments, and work collaboratively with other specialists.

The rotation at the Guillermo Almenara Irigoyen National Hospital (HNGAI) offers a unique opportunity to join the Infectious Diseases and Geographic Medicine Unit, one of the leading national centers for the treatment of infectious and tropical diseases. The hospital maintains a strong connection to this specialty thanks to the legacy of Dr. Almenara, a pioneer in bacteriology and tropical diseases in Argentina. In this highly complex environment, students will be able to participate in the comprehensive care of patients, discuss real clinical cases, and strengthen their clinical skills in a highly specialized learning setting.

• Gain practical experience in the management of opportunistic infections in patients with HIV infection, with a clinical, microbiological and epidemiological focus.
• Develop skills for reading antibiograms and their clinical application in interconsultations for antibiotic control.
• Gain clinical experience in managing infections in immunocompromised hosts (non-HIV), such as neutropenic patients and solid organ transplant recipients, through specialized rounds and discussions of clinical cases.
• Improve research and report writing skills, contributing to the scientific knowledge of infectious diseases under the supervision of specialists.
• Understand and apply infection control strategies, focusing on practical aspects of the prevention and control of healthcare-associated infections in immunocompromised and surgical patients.

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

• Having successfully completed the Medical Clinic I and Medical Clinic II courses
• Have a cumulative index equal to or greater than 14.
• Have a valid enrollment in the 2025-II academic period.

• Live a dynamic learning experience, facing a wide variety of infectious disease cases and clinical challenges that will strengthen their professional training.
• Expand your academic and clinical experience through immersion in a highly complex and nationally renowned hospital environment.
• Working alongside a multidisciplinary team of specialists, participating in a comprehensive and coordinated approach to the patient with infectious diseases.
• To delve deeper into the rational and safe use of antimicrobials, understanding its clinical application and public health implications.
• Receive a certificate of participation, awarded by the Faculty of Human Medicine of the University of Piura.

• In person

The rotation will take place in the Infectious Diseases and Geographic Medicine Unit of the Guillermo Almenara Irigoyen National Hospital, formerly known as the Workers' Hospital. This public hospital, part of EsSalud (Peru's Social Security Health Insurance system), is located in the La Victoria district of Lima and is one of the leading national institutions for specialized medical care. Throughout its history, it has been a pioneer in significant advances in the field of medicine in Peru.

• The clinical rotation will take place from January 19 to February 13, 2026.
• The schedule for carrying out activities is Monday, Tuesday and Friday (except holidays), from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

• 2 places*

(*) The start of the rotation will be subject to the full coverage of the places offered.

Dr. Giancarlo Pérez Lazo

Medical specialist in Infectious and Tropical Diseases, with a distinguished career in the Infectology and Geographic Medicine Unit of the Guillermo Almenara Irigoyen National Hospital (HNGAI).
He is a professor at the Faculty of Human Medicine of the University of Piura and the Peruvian Union University, as well as a RENACYT researcher – level III. He currently also works as an assistant physician at the Javier Prado Clinic.

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

• Document and application reception: Until November 17, 2025.
• File evaluation and interviews: From November 18 to 21, 2025.
• Publication of accepted students: November 21, 2025.
• Delivery of commitment to accept the vacancy: Until November 25, 2025.

The receipt of files will be carried out in a virtual up to andNovember 9, 2025, through the online application enabled by the Interinstitutional Relations and Internationalization Unit (UREINI).

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:

1. First phase
   Evaluation of the submitted documentation and the qualification of the candidates.
2. 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 deadline. You must also submit the following documents:

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.