The Universities of Medical Sciences of Cuba extend their most cordial welcome to those interested in beginning academic training and professional improvement studies on our island in the Caribbean Sea, whose greatest treasure is its inhabitants. and natural beauties, in a framework of tranquility and citizen security unparalleled in the world.
Cuba has 13 universities of medical sciences, as well as as multiple postgraduate study centers (CEP) and health research, which offer the possibility of satisfying professional training and improvement at the request of governments, institutions, groups or individuals.
These academic institutions are authorized by the legal mechanisms established by the Cuban State for such purposes, under the direction of a Rector and with a categorized faculty, in certified settings, which gives them the right to the issuance of university certifying documents of any level.
In Cuba there is a National Accreditation System, through which, on each university campus, the scenarios for training in the different careers and postgraduate studies offered are certified, in order to guarantee the compliance with the activities described in the study programs. The academic training study programs are unique for the entire country and their implementation is carried out equally for everyone.
The postgraduate teaching activity in health in Cuba covers training in more than 50 medical specialties, 5 in stomatology, and 3 in nursing, which are offered to graduates of homogeneous careers. ;animas. In addition, there are at least 17 master's degrees for students from other countries, although others may be offered, and five different types of doctoral programs in health sciences, and other professional development activities such as courses, training and graduates. In some cases it can complement training activities, especially in the practical field, that are developed in universities in other countries.
As a principle, it is taken into account that, in the training, the degree can be approved in the country where the applicant comes from or plans to practice, which is why the addition of other content is allowed. and objectives in the study program, after conciliation with the university authorities and SMC. In no case is content eliminated at the request of the applicant, except those that are processed through the validations and proficiency exams provided for in the postgraduate regulations.
For the different training courses, it is necessary, for non-Spanish-speaking students, to have passed the Spanish language, or failing that, to take the 20-week program established for this purpose. In the case of improvement activities or others, it is possible to do it in English, or even in other languages, which must be consulted specifically in each case.
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