Instituto Universitario CEMIC Escuela de Medicina

The Saavedra campus serves as a high-tech academic hub where student numbers are kept low to ensure a personalized teacher-student ratio.

• Fundación René Baron Research Unit: A premier research facility within the campus housing over 45 high-tech workstations for epidemiological and biomolecular studies.
• Multidisciplinary Simulation Center: Equipped with adult and pediatric high-fidelity mannequins that react to medications and clinical interventions in real-time.
• Modern Anatomy & Histology Labs: Features advanced microscopy and digital imaging tools for topographical and cellular studies.
• Informatics & Telemedicine Suites: Allows students to view live clinical procedures from CEMIC hospitals and participate in international webinars.
• Medical Library (Las Heras Site): Contains over 15,000 physical volumes and provides 24/7 access to major digital databases like UpToDate and PubMed.
• Problem-Based Learning (PBL) Classrooms: Designed specifically for the "Saavedra Method," facilitating small-group case discussions.
• Unit of Epidemiology: Focused on research production in Chagas-Mazza disease, hemorrhagic fever, and reproductive health.
• Digital Learning Ecosystem: A custom-built LMS used for all academic tracking, digital coursework, and virtual assessments.
• OSCE Testing Suites: Purpose-built rooms for Objective Structured Clinical Examinations involving standardized patients (actors).
• Student Service Hub: Centralized office for academic transcripts, international clerkship applications, and student welfare.

The "CEMIC Model" is a "University Hospital" system where the school and the hospital operate as a single unit.

• Hospital Universitario Saavedra: A modern, high-complexity facility focusing on surgical specialties, intensive care, and oncology.
• Hospital Universitario Las Heras (Recoleta): A major center for internal medicine, outpatient diagnostics, and medical genetics.
• Clinical Specialties for Rotations:
• Medical Genetics: A leader in Latin America for congenital anomaly research.
• Bone Marrow Transplantation: One of the most active units in the country for complex hematological procedures.
• Ambulatory Network: Includes six primary care centers in Belgrano, San Isidro, and Villa Ballester for community medicine training.

As a top-tier private university, IUC charges tuition to cover its high-complexity research and simulation costs.

Scholarship

• Academic Excellence Scholarship: Full or partial tuition waivers for students in the top 5% of their year.
• Residency Stipends: Graduates in IUC university residencies receive a salary, meal vouchers, and academic insurance.
• Internal Assistance Fund: Grants for students facing sudden financial hardship to ensure they complete their degree.
• CONICET Research Grants: Financial support for students participating in the "Stimulus Award for Scientific Research."

• The Vibe: Saavedra is a quiet, upscale residential neighborhood in North Buenos Aires, offering numerous parks (Parque Saavedra) for study breaks.
• Connectivity:
• Bus (Colectivos): Lines 21, 28, 41, 67, 71, 93, 110, 117, 140, 142.
• Train: Mitre Line (Saavedra Station) connects directly to the city center (Retiro).
• Safety: Rated as one of the safest residential areas in the city for students walking at night.

• Accommodation: IUC does not have dorms. Most students live in Saavedra or Coghlan to be within walking distance of the hospital.
• Dining: The hospitals have dedicated "Medical Cafeterias" providing subsidized, nutritionist-curated meals for students.
• Vibe: Professional and academic. Because classes are small, students often form close mentor-mentee bonds with senior researchers.
• International Mobility: Agreements with universities in the USA (e.g., Miami) and Europe allow senior students to perform clinical electives abroad.

• Entrance Exam: Mandatory evaluation in Biology, Physics, and Chemistry, usually held in February.
• International Students: Must legalize high school diplomas at the Ministry of Education and demonstrate Spanish B2 proficiency.