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Professional Visits for Medical Students

This three week program is during the morning with an average of 15 hours a week. It is aimed for students in the UNAM Faculty of Medicine with an interest in learning about the health and medical care system in the United States and its professionals.

Course Price:

$750 USD

Estudiante Laboratorio de Ciencias
About the program
Description

Due to the COVID pandemic, we may not be able to offer this program in 2022. 

This three-week program is during the morning with an average of 15 hours a week. It is aimed for students in the UNAM Faculty of Medicine with an interest in learning about the health and medical care system in the United States and its professionals.

Tuition 

 

 

Total cost of the program: $ 750 USD 

REMEMBER THAT TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PROGRAM YOU MUST HAVE A VALID TOURIST VISA AND VACCINATION CARD.

Program calendar

Program date: From November 28 to December 9. 2022*

Registration period: August 24 to Sept. 30, 2022 

Registration Deadline: Monday, September 31, 2022 

* Dates are subject to change 

Entering Sunday, November 13 - Departing Saturday, December 3

The student must cover the expenses of the plane, airport transfers and accommodations, meals, medical insurance and contemplate expenses such as entrance to tourist sites in the city and events not programmed in the calendar.

The program can change one month before it starts. Please do not buy a plane ticket until you receive confirmation. If there is any reason that prevents the course from being carried out as planned, 100% of the cost of the course will be refunded. 

Registration process

Registration process: 

1) Fill out the registration application 

2) Pay your course in the button "Payment"

3) Send your proof of payment to the following email address: 

control_escolar@chicago.unam.mx 

Quota: 

The in-presence program opens with a minimum of 10 and a maximum of 20 students. In case we don’t reach the minimum number of participants, the course will be canceled and the payment of those who have registered will be reimbursed. 

Important notice: it is necessary to wait for the confirmation of the opening of the course before proceeding with the purchase of the plane ticket. Confirmation will be made after the minimum number of registered participants has been reached. The deadline to confirm the opening of this course is Septembrer 31, 2023.

Note on accommodation

UNAM Chicago does not have its own dormitories. Here are some suggestions for accommodation. The information that we offer is simply for the purpose of guidance and is of a public nature, therefore we are not responsible for the services offered nor do we guarantee availability. It is necessary to contact the person in charge of the chosen accommodation directly. â€‹

Fieldhouse Jones 

https://fieldhousejones.com/ 

312 W Chestnut, IL 60610 

Tel. 001-312-291-9922 

Hostelling International-Chicago. 

www.hichicago.org/ 

24 E Congress Pkwy 

Chicago, IL 60605

​Tel. 001-312-360-0300

University Center 

http://www.chicagosummerhousing.com/ 

525 South State Street Chicago, IL 60605 

Tel. 877 4 UCC INFO

Freehand Chicago 

https://freehandhotels.com/chicago/ 

19 East Ohio Street 

Chicago, IL 60611 

001-312-940-3699

FAQs

What should i have before traveling?

Have a valid visa Having international medical insurance will be essential for your participation in the program. A good option is Mundo Joven, which has offices within the Ciudad Universitaria campus and offers options for students abroad. You can also check with the airlines or credit cards that offer this type of service during your trip.

 

What other expenses do I have to consider?

  • Medical Insurance: $ 100

  • Food: $ 15 - $ 25 daily

  • Transfer Airport - Hotel - Airport: $ 40 Taxi / $ 15 collective taxi / $ 5 subway / $ 30 UBER Air transportation: Check the airlines that operate to this city

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