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Expert: - 7/12/2009


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My parter is a clinical psychologist with a PhD. What would she have to do to practice her profession in Brazil

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Well, first of all, she would have to become fluent in Portuguese. Practicing psychology is a profession that requires native level language skills, which I would estimate takes maybe 10 years to achieve. She might be required to obtain CELPEBRAS portuguese language certification.

All of her academic work, undergraduate and graduate, would have to be officially translated and evaluated (according to Law 9.394/96, section 48 § 2o I am told). This can include not only transcripts, but detailed course descriptions for all courses, and even the resumes and backgrounds of the instructors/professors. It is a huge amount of paperwork.

She would also have to obtain registration with a "conselho regional de psicologia.

Best of luck in your plans for the furitre.

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