A woman in Rocha, Uruguay, has been charged with fraud and impersonation after practicing medicine for over a year without a valid license. The deception came to light when she applied for a position at a hospital in the department’s capital city, raising suspicions. Investigations revealed she falsely presented herself as a medical professional and treated patients through a mutual aid society. Authorities utilized a professional registry list – the Caja de Profesionales – to verify her credentials, ultimately exposing the fraud. She now faces legal consequences for both financial deception and the unauthorized practice of medicine. The case highlights vulnerabilities in verifying professional qualifications within the healthcare system. The woman has been formally accused and legal proceedings are underway.