With more than two centuries of experience in medical education, dating back to January 1726, the Universities of Medical Sciences of Cuba offer you the opportunity to study in the largest of the Antilles. If you are interested in pursuing a career in the health sector, you cannot miss this incredible opportunity.
In the eastern region of the country, we have five university campuses, one in each province - Las Tunas, Holguín, Santiago de Cuba, Granma and Guantánamo - whose teaching scenarios are certified according to the National Accreditation System. Their teaching staff of excellence is endorsed to provide teaching programs, unique for the whole country.
Managed by Comercializadora de Servicios Médicos Cubanos, S.A. (CSMC, S.A.), these academic services are available to students from all over the world, either individually or in groups. We offer a wide range of options for both undergraduate and graduate studies, through intergovernmental, ministerial agreements and insurance companies, private entities or through personal financing.
Undergraduate studies available at universities in eastern Cuba include Medicine, Stomatology, Nursing, Clinical Bioanalysis, Health Information Systems, Speech Language Pathologists, Hygiene and Epidemiology, Health Rehabilitation, Medical Imaging and Radiophysics, Optometry and Optics, as well as Nutrition. There are options for all interests!
If you already have an undergraduate degree and wish to specialize even further, the post-graduate programs offer more than 40 medical and nursing specialties, as well as six master's degrees in areas such as Medical Education, Primary Health Care, Public Health, Diagnostic Media, Nursing and Natural Medicine in Integral Patient Care. In addition, we have five doctoral programs in health sciences and more than 150 professional development activities that include courses, training, and diploma programs. Your professional growth has no limits at our universities!
The training modalities also include specialized visits and internships, which will allow you to obtain a complete vision about the National Health System organization, as well as to develop specific subjects of your career. Other personalized requests that fit your training needs, such as pre-professional internships, are also evaluated.
One of the distinctive features of health sciences academic training in Cuba is the integration of theory and practice from the first year of the career. It takes place in educational health care centers that are in direct contact with the community, linked to the importance this medicine teaching alternative has today according to the World Health Organization and the development of Primary Health Care as part of the Universal Health strategy. Here, you will learn to prevent diseases, cure and rehabilitate from a biopsychosocial approach, strengthening your professional skills in a comprehensive manner.
By choosing our academic services, we not only provide you with a quality education, but also an enriching experience in a country full of attractions. In addition, you will be able to enjoy the social security, the beauty of nature and the warm hospitality of the inhabitants of the eastern part of the country.
If Spanish is not your native language, don't worry. You can apply, take a language preparatory course or demonstrate your command of Spanish through a proficiency exam, both oral and written.
Studying at universities in eastern Cuba not only provides you with a first-class academic education in the health field, but you will also immerse yourself in a rich culture and establish relationships with students and health professionals from different countries.
Enrollment is now open and applications are accepted throughout 2023. Don't hesitate any longer and send your application by email to docencia@smcsalud.cu!
We are waiting for you in the hottest lands of Cuba, where you can grow professionally with us. Take advantage of this unique opportunity and discover all that the east of Cuba has to offer in the academic field of health!
By: MSc. Dra. Patricia Alonso Galbán
Specialist in Communications from CSMC, S.A.