Universidad del Aconcagua Facultad de Ciencias Médicas Mendoza

The UDA campus in downtown Mendoza is designed for clinical immersion and advanced research.

• Clinical Simulation Center: A modern facility used for risk-free clinical training, recently highlighted in national medical education conferences (CAEM).
• Integrated Laboratories: Specialized spaces for Biochemistry, Histology, and Microbiology.
• Digital Library System: Provides 24/7 access to international scientific journals and the UDA virtual repository.
• Community Service Units: Dedicated modules (I-V) where students provide health services to the local Mendoza community.
• Anatomy Unit: Facilities for the study of human structure through modern visualization and traditional dissection.
• Virtual Campus: Used for the Pre-medical course and continuous professional development updates.
• Administrative Center: Located at Catamarca 147, housing the student counseling and global mobility offices.
• Telemedicine Suites: Designed for hybrid learning and international academic exchange.
• Research Institute: Hosts the annual "Investigation Days" where students present advances in biomedical science.
• Student Common Areas: Centralized lounges in the urban campus for peer-to-peer study and networking.

The training model utilizes a broad network of public and private clinical sites throughout Mendoza.

• Clinical Internships: The program features several "Essential Clinical Internships" (Pasantías Clínicas Esenciales) throughout the 6 years.
• Public Hospital Network: Rotations at regional benchmarks like the Hospital Central (Adult Medicine) and Hospital Notti (Pediatrics).
• Community Health Focus: Strong emphasis on ambulatory care and family medicine through local primary care centers.
• Practicantado: A dedicated final phase of supervised clinical practice within affiliated sanatoriums.

Fees at UDA are consistent with private medical education in western Argentina.

Scholarship

• Merit Scholarships: Available for students with outstanding academic records (up to $1,200/year discount).
• Institutional Becas: UDA offers partial financial aid for eligible local students through its administrative office.
• Research Grants: Available for senior students participating in projects at the university's research institute.
• Alumni Discounts: Reductions for students pursuing postgraduate master’s degrees at UDA after their MD.

• The Vibe: Mendoza is an urban oasis at the foot of the Andes, famous for its parks and high quality of life.
• Connectivity:
• Bus/Metrotranvía: The Catamarca 147 site is centrally located and easily reachable via the local public transport network.
• Safety: Mendoza Capital is generally considered safe for students, with a bustling nightlife and daytime pedestrian activity.

• Accommodation: No official on-campus housing. Most students find private apartments in Mendoza Capital or Godoy Cruz, areas highly connected to the university.
• Vibe: Humanistic and professional. The school is known for being slightly smaller and more personalized than the public UBA or UNCuyo.
• Dining: Several student-friendly cafes and "bodegones" surround the Catamarca street campus.
• Community Engagement: Students are very active in the "Construyendo Comunidad" initiative, particularly within the Obstetricia track.

• Accreditation Excellence: The CONEAU accreditation for 6 years is a major milestone, placing UDA Medicine among the top-tier private programs in Argentina.
• Software Innovation: In 2024, the faculty presented dedicated medical education software at the CAEM National Congress.
• Admission Process: Focuses on foundational science proficiency and a personal profile assessment.
• Pre-university Cycle: For the intake, registration for the introductory courses typically opens in the preceding year's late semester.