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A Brief History of Dominican Republic by The World Factbook 2005 Explored and claimed by Columbus on his first voyage in 1492, the island of Hispaniola became a springboard for Spanish conquest of the Caribbean and the American mainland. In 1697, Spain recognized French dominion over the western third of the island, which in 1804 became Haiti. The remainder of the island, by then known as Santo Domingo, sought to gain its own independence in 1821, but was conquered and ruled by the Haitians for 22 years; it finally attained independence as the Dominican Republic in 1844. Read More
UNIBE Medical SchoolUNIBE Medical School was founded as an expression of concern of a group of dedicated individuals to improve the quality of health education and to train the medical professionals that the new century will demand. The Admissions Committee of Unibe School of Medicine carefully evaluates applicant's personal qualities such as maturity, responsibility, and leadership abilities as well as their capacity for empathy and judgement. Serious consideration is also given to effective communication and interpersonal skills, community service, and a sincere and realistic motivation for pursuing a career in medicine. The medical school faculty consists of over 150 members; most of them are professionals with sound reputations and credentials from top U.S. and European universities. Moreover, our School is recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO) and is fully accredited by the government of the Dominican Republic to confer the degree of Doctor in Medicine after completing the prescribed curriculum. Graduates from UNIBE School of Medicine are eligible to take the United States Medical Licensing Exam (USMLE). Passing Parts I, II and III is a pre-requisite in order to obtain certification by the Educational Commission on Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG). Those who graduate from UNIBE Medical School and pass all Parts of the USMLE, receive the ECFMG certification, thus obtaining eligibility to begin the Residency Training Program. Unibe Medical Schools Program Objectives UNIBE School of Medicine conducts a complete Medical Program of education that seeks to develop highly skilled professionals in the field of medicine. The medical program aims to educate physicians who will:
As a pluralist university, UNIBE encourages scientific and philosophical diversity, respects religious and political ideologies, and makes no distinction on the basis of sex, race or creed. Unibe Medical School Curriculum UNIBE's
School of Medicine strives for academic excellence. It offers students
a complete and integrated program of theory and practice, designed to provide
the required intellectual and technical expertise and the necessary skills
for a practicing physician. Conceived as a series of integrated health
care experiences, the curriculum aims at facilitating the student's capacity
for self-directed and self-motivated learning, necessary in a lifelong
expansion of knowledge.Our Medical Level is composed of 11 semesters (176 weeks) for medical students and a total of 15 semesters (240 weeks) for students entering at the Pre-Medical level. Each semester is composed of 16 weeks. The first five semesters of the Medical Level are focussed in developing knowledge of the basic sciences. During the basic sciences, qualified professors directly supervise the student. Modern teaching laboratories provide the fundamental tools in order to acquire in-depth knowledge of the basic areas of medicine. The anatomy laboratories are supplied with human cadavers and radiology materials to conduct detailed studies of the human body. The Parasitology, Histology, and Pathology labs have a wide collection of specimens available for microscopic and macroscopic study. The classrooms are equipped with air conditioners and audiovisual equipment, thus facilitating the teaching process. The size of the classes varies according to the subject. Physiology and Pharmacology courses are lecture based and reinforced by laboratory and experimental studies to observe the physiological phenomena and the pharmaco-dynamic effects in animal research. Clinical Science studies begin during the sixth semester through the eighth semester of the medical program. The students begin to visit the hospital during this period, participating in assistance tasks and specializing in different areas under the close supervision of professionals. Semesters 9th, 10th, and 11th mark the beginning of sub-internship rotations. These rotations last a total of 48 weeks, alternating in the areas of Internal Medicine, Surgery, Pediatrics, Gynecology/Obstetrics and Psychiatry. |
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