Study Medicine Careers in Cuba

MEDICAL CAREER

Course start date: September

Duration: 6 years

Graduate title: Doctor of Medicine

Price: 55,000.00 USD (includes tuition)

REQUEST CAREER

There is the possibility of requesting only one year of study, in particular the last years of the degree, the price of which is 20% higher than the total price declared in this document for each academic year.

STOMATOLOGY CAREER

Course start date: September

Duration: 5 years

Graduate title: Doctor in Stomatology

Price: 50,000.00 USD (includes registration fee)

REQUEST CAREER

There is the possibility of requesting only one year of studies, in particular the last years of the degree, the price of which is 20% higher than the total price declared in this document for each academic year.

ENROLLMENT REQUIREMENTS

Applicants to complete undergraduate courses must present the following documents to enroll

1. Pre-university graduate degree, high school or equivalent level.
2. Certificate of grades, for validation with a view to continuing studies.
3. Health certificate that includes, in addition to the declaration that you do not carry communicable diseases and It specifies the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), as well as as disabling physical or mental impairments for the exercise of the profession to which they aspire and in the case of females a certificate that ensures that they are not pregnant,
4. Not having disabling illnesses (See Disabling Diseases)
5. Document certifying that you have no criminal record.
6. Birth Certification.

Also:

1. Ten (10) 1x1 inch size photos.
2. Speak and write Spanish.

NOTE: Applicants whose native language is not Spanish must pass the preparatory course or pass the exam of sufficiency.

IMPORTANT NOTE: The aforementioned documents must be legalized by the Cuban consulates in the exterior.

Other documents required to enroll:

1. Proof of admission to the course issued by the Agency that approved the course. the same.
2. Payment receipt corresponding to the amount of the established rates.
3. Cuban Health Insurance purchased from the health insurance provider company ASISTUR, which can be purchased in advance or within the week after his arrival in Cuba.

If the student has any insurance, she can bring it and ASISTUR determines if it is valid and/or compatible with the ones she offer.

PREPARATORY LANGUAGE COURSE

The preparatory course is mandatory for foreign students whose native language is not Spanish, with exception of those who demonstrate their proficiency in the command of the Spanish language through a proficiency exam (oral and in writing), by personal request prior tohe beginning of his studies.

It will be essential condition for the continuity of university studies, that students pass the studies preparatory or proficiency exam in Spanish language proficiency.

Duration of the preparatory course: 20 weeks

Proficiency exam: It is taken at any time prior to the start of the course

Price for the Spanish language proficiency exam: 100.00 USD

Price for the Spanish preparatory course: 2,400.00 USD

Students who start the Spanish course in February finish their course in July and return to their country.

They must return to Cuba in January of next year for the start of the race.

Students who start the Spanish course in September finish in February and begin their degree.

IN THE PRICES OF THE RACES IT IS INCLUDED

1. Enrollment, right to attend all teaching and optional activities, both theoretical and practical.
2. Right to all career exams, including the final state exam.
3. Certification of grades for academic periods legalized by the University.
4. Delivery of graduate degree, certification of grades, thematic plan and certificate of good practice legalized by the University at the end of the degree.
5. Use of library services during studies.
6. Free access to the INFOMED online platform and the digital databases of this site, teaching consultations, obtaining books Cubans in e-book format.
7. Access to sports and cultural areas of the study center and participation in its different events.
8. Scientific advice for research work.
9. Possibility of publishing articles in Cuban magazines.

PAYMENTS

The Cuban Medical Services Marketing Company (CSMC) establishes payment policies that are then followed by we relate

• CASH PAYMENT IS NOT ACCEPTED.
• Medical programs and other services must be prepaid before arrival at the medical institution or corresponding UCM.
• The prices of the Medical Programs, Academic Studies or other services are in USD... See Payment Policy

Payments are by bank transfer from abroad or online payments through the payment gateway. Online payments will be made through credit, debit or prepaid cards:VISA, MasterCard, Maestro, AMERICAN EXPRESS, ServiRed AND VISAL Electron.

You can also pay directly at the Cuban Medical Services Marketing Company once in Havana, but the first payment must be from your country ONLINE.

Once your trip is confirmed, we will send you the link with the corresponding payment invitation.

You must confirm with your bank that the card can be used in Cuba and that it has the appropriate funds and limits enabled.

We are not responsible if while in Cuba your card does not work and you cannot begin the registration procedures.

Notes:

• Regardless of whether prices are established in USD, transfers cannot be made in dollars Americans or from banks or branches with American capital. For this reason, the transfer must be made in Euros/Pounds. Sterling/Canadian Dollars.
• The shipment must specify the name of the student to whom the payment is intended.
• It must be ensured that the Cuban party receives the full agreed amount, without discounts.
• The expenses associated with bank transfers made in favor of Comercializadora de Servicios Médicos Cubans, S.A. (CSMC) for payment of the agreed academic activity in correspondence withthe terms of the this Annex, will be assumed entirely by each student, so that CSMC receives the corresponding amount, free of surcharges and other discounts that may apply.
• To make payments online through the payment gateway, students must fill out the following form to request the invitation to pay ONLINE ...Form ONLINE PAYMENT
• While in Cuba you can make the payment in person on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM at the Comercializadora de Medical Services
• Discount of up to three percent of the value of the academic year is authorized if full payment is made before to start the academic year.

RETURNS

1. The legalization of documents in MINREX for use abroad is not permitted. included in tuition payments, will do on a personal basis by the student and covering the entire cost.
2. Once your registration is official, the application will proceed. to the signing of a contract between the student, the University and the Marketing of Cuban Medical Services (Branches). If the student does not appear for academic services agreed will be deducted 10% of the agreed sum.
3. If the student withdraws for any reason during the first week after the time declared in the training program has elapsed studies of professional improvement figures: courses, training, internships, etc. or the first month of corresponding to the academic career training, the amount will be deducted. 10% of the total payment made for academic services.
4. If the student causes academic withdrawal, due to personal problems, or illness, within 50% of the time declared in The study program of the academic activity carried out is entitled to a refund of 40% of the payment made. Elapsed 50% and one (1) day of the time declared in the program will not have right to  any remuneration. The above It does not exempt the student from paying any other financial responsibility acquired.
5. If the withdrawal is the result of violations of discipline or non-compliance with the Regulations for foreign students in the Cuban higher education centers, you will not obtain any refund.
6. Refund is only applicable to the undergraduate student who withdraws from the academic year before taking the exams. first semester exams.
7. In the event that it is necessary to make a refund, it will only be made to the beneficiary in Cuba in USD, or in its defect and in very exceptional cases duly justified to the transferor by means of a supporting document before public notary and duly legalized at the Cuban Embassy or Consulate in the country of origin.
8. Payments for academic services, as well as as well as for logistical assurance, accommodation and food does not include: teaching materials, national or international transportation, communications telephone or Internet, books, teaching aids, medical instruments, printing materials, immigration procedures in Cuba (change of immigration status and preparation of an identity document), translations and legalizations before the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or embassies, procedures and transfer of the body in case of death. It is the responsibility of each student to transport themselves to and from the airport at the beginning and end of their studies and during the vacation period between one academic year and another in case you decide to travel.

COLLECTION

The race programs cannot undergo any type of variation. in contenido or time.

The race programs are not sent before your arrival and formalization of your registration.

ACCOMMODATION AND FOODe;N

In health system facilities

Price: USD 6.85 per person per day (includes breakfast, lunch, food and accommodation)

Accommodation: Rooms shared by several students, the number depends on the size of the room according to school hygiene standards, two-level bunk beds and natural ventilation. The collective bathrooms at a rate up to 10 students per room.

Meals, menu directed, which is offered in the student residences for Cuban university students, based on cuisine traditional Cuban food, following Cuban food standards under current conditions. The student has the option of consume it or not, but you will not receive adaptation or other offers. The offer of vegetarian meals or any other nature that responds to religious beliefs and/or cultural factors is not permitted. available.

All students staying in student residences belonging to the National Health System are required to comply with the Disciplinary Regulations established in each institution

• Hotels
• Houses of private tenants duly legalized.

Accommodation in non-legalized houses is a violation of the Regulations for Foreign Students in Cuba.

If you need help, you must express it in your request and we will inform you of what is necessary, this guidance is free of charge additional.

We have offers for hotels and rental houses for families with private rooms and apartments with economical and excellent prices comfort that can be rented individually or with several students according to their affinity and capacity of the place.