Argentina Medical Schools That Teach In English

[!PsyChirurgus!]

Hey guys. Please, I desperately need your guidance and advice.

I would like to know if there are Medical schools in Argentina/Argentine Republic that teach in English (preferably a Californian Medical Board recognized), please?

I have very limited Spanish but am willing to learn Spanish whilst doing the Medicine course. Thank you so much in advance for any information and/or advice given.

;)

[MDTest]

Can some one help with this Q?

[Scandiguy]

An argentinian friend told me that it is quite easy to get into med school in Argentina, I mean he almost said it like it was a walk in a park.? They take in foreigners, but they only teach in spanish. They have public
(state) and private med schools. It´s possible, use google, contact the edu ministry in Arg..? It´s a wonderful country, great beef and nice people.

[azskeptic]

it isn't logical for a state run system to teach in a foreign language. WOuld be like one of our medical schools teaching in Italian.

Hey guys. Please, I desperately need your guidance and advice.

I would like to know if there are Medical schools in Argentina/Argentine Republic that teach in English (preferably a Californian Medical Board recognized), please?

I have very limited Spanish but am willing to learn Spanish whilst doing the Medicine course. Thank you so much in advance for any information and/or advice given.

;)

[DOCplucinski]

it isn't logical for a state run system to teach in a foreign language. WOuld be like one of our medical schools teaching in Italian.
maybe an English program? kind of like what Poland and other schools have, their main school directed towards their country's applicants spoken in their language and then a English program directed towards international students.

i'm not sure if one exists in Argentina but i'm assuming that is what the OP was asking.

[october]

it isn't logical for a state run system to teach in a foreign language. WOuld be like one of our medical schools teaching in Italian.

with all due respect to your dedication and endeavor, that may not apply outside of the usa.
heres why;

in usa the number of seats in schools is tightly controlled as is residency slots, etc etc. this is largely due to politics and economics.

some other countries allow anyone to study medicine albeit the attrition rate can be quite high. the ones that are able to keep up and are motivated enough, graduate. the others do something else.
it is not far fetched for a state school to offer an "english" version of their curriculum. this could attract funds that could be used to subsidize less fortunate students wishing to study, subsidize indigent care, etc etc.
heck,it even makes it interesting for seasoned old attendings like me to be visiting professors.

[BrazilianDoc]

I think we won't see any reputable program in english in south america in the next century, it is also law to provide education using local language.

[azskeptic]

In spanish speaking countries the only example of some english teaching is UAG in Mexico though they require their folks to learn Spanish,eh?

mostly 3rd world countries money is spent to train doctors for themselves, not for we gringos.

with all due respect to your dedication and endeavor, that may not apply outside of the usa.
heres why;

in usa the number of seats in schools is tightly controlled as is residency slots, etc etc. this is largely due to politics and economics.

some other countries allow anyone to study medicine albeit the attrition rate can be quite high. the ones that are able to keep up and are motivated enough, graduate. the others do something else.
it is not far fetched for a state school to offer an "english" version of their curriculum. this could attract funds that could be used to subsidize less fortunate students wishing to study, subsidize indigent care, etc etc.
heck,it even makes it interesting for seasoned old attendings like me to be visiting professors.

[october]

It would be in the way of what Charles niversity does. An optional in english program that would subsidize social programs, pay for itself, and not affect the education of nationals.
IMO is is quie realistically possible.


I think we won't see any reputable program in english in south america in the next century, it is also law to provide education using local language.

[october]

Is dominican republic not a spanish speaking country? Do they not have english programs?
mexico is not part of south america


In spanish speaking countries the only example of some english teaching is UAG in Mexico though they require their folks to learn Spanish,eh?

mostly 3rd world countries money is spent to train doctors for themselves, not for we gringos.

[lola84]

Hi there!

I'm a med student (3rd year) living in Buenos Aires, Argentina. I'm half american, half portuguese. My family has been travelling since I was born and as a consequence of that, I had to study in many different countries, including Brazil, Uruguay, Spain, Holland, USA, Luxembourg, Belgium, Portugal, Argentina etc.

There are no med schools that teach in English in south american countries. If you want to study at UBA (Universidad de Buenos Aires; public, you don't have to pay anything), it's a 7year program, the first year is a "preparatory" year (they call it C.B.C = Ciclo básico común) with biophysics, chemistry, math, biology, Argentinean history, it's not mission impossible, but it's NOT easy.

However, there are private schools, with easier access (easier in the sense of giving one exam or a having shorter entrance course instead of the 1yr at UBA) and better infrastructure (prices per year run from 2,200 U$$ to 7,300), and there are only 6 year programs available, in the rest of South America countries as well. However, if you're planning to study here, you must have a good spanish. Med schools here are very strict on a regular basis, I have to attend school every day from 8am to 5pm and sometimes we have to go to hospital during the weekend as well. Exams are written and if you approve, you go to oral exam (in EVERY subject). And most schools don't use "semesters" but most subjects are annual (anatomy, histology, etc) we have 2 exams during the whole year and then a final exam by the end of the year. Classes start in feb/march and end by December.

Hope this helps those who are considering studying in Argentina or south american countries! :)