Curriculum
- For a detailed English language ELAM curriculum plan, see the external links.
ELAM's pedagogical philosophy centers on intensive tutoring and advising. All courses are taught in Spanish.
The pre-medical program includes courses in health sciences, chemistry, biology, math, physics as well as a 12-week intensive course in the Spanish language. The medical program begins every September and is divided into 12 semesters. Students study at the ELAM campus for the first two years before completing their studies at one of Cuba's 21 other medical schools, including a one-year rotating internship. The Cuban medical training model emphasizes primary healthcare, community medicine and hands-on internship experiences.
Students are required to pass examinations at appropriate points during their course of study. For US students, this includes the United States Medical Licensing Examination.
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