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School of Medicine A strong emphasis on community intervention.

Since its inception the UCCSoM has gained recognition among the private institutions in Puerto Rico for its strong emphasis on community intervention.

Admission requirements Apply through AMCAS

Doctor of Medicine (MD)

Dec 30documentation deadline

All documentation and requirements, including AMCAS, must reach the Admissions Office no later than December 30th.

General and science index of 3.00 or above · MCAT of 494 or above.

All requirements

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School overviewDoctor of Medicine Admission requirementsAMCAS & documents Residency statusResident / non-resident Technical standardsRequired for all students Fee structure2025 (PDF)

Who we are

Our mission and vision

Our Mission

To form competent health professionals with excellent academic preparation within a humanistic and holistic framework. Our guiding principle is to ensure that our graduates possess a strong sense of professionalism and commitment to their social duties, respecting the dignity of all human beings.

Our Vision

To be a School of Medicine that pursues the highest standards of excellence in education, research and clinical services, intrinsically committed to our community and societal needs.

Our Values

The School is committed to:

Excellenceproviding superior education, patient care and research.

Promoting the highest standards in the acquisition of knowledge, skills and professionalism.
Providing our students with integrated knowledge in the sciences basic to medicine; teaching the skills of critical thinking and analysis, the use of evidence-based practices, as well as other technologies, while conveying attitudes of compassion and respect for human dignity and a profound sense of ethics.

Altruismunselfish, humanistic, considerate concern for the welfare of others.

Serving the public interest by providing quality health care, research programs, and education in accordance with the community’s health concerns and our societal needs.

Respect for othersregard for the feelings, wishes, rights, or traditions of others through the appreciation of lived experiences, professionalism, courtesy and compassion.

Embracing and assuring an environment of respect for the rich lived experiences of all individuals and the understanding of the impact of these differences in health and disease.
Any member of our community cannot respect others without first having self-respect, which includes presenting a professional image, being courteous and compassionate and having the ethics and convictions necessary to uphold what they believe is right.

Scholarshipcharacterized by the mastery over a discipline through long study.

Developing and maintaining a student-centered educational environment conducive to the development of life-long learning and problem-solving skills.

Innovationdiscover new ideas and develop cutting-edge knowledge.

The enrichment and enhancement of knowledge through strengthening a creative environment that fosters the development of research in the biomedical, clinical and psychosocial sciences with an orientation toward the health needs of our community.
Building stronger and more capable individuals through collaboration, showing the value of failure and the consideration/management of risks and opportunities through the application of evidence based approaches, since the ultimate responsibility for the health and wellbeing of patients and/or research projects resides within them.

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