Universidad Nacional de Mar del Plata Escuela Superior de Medicina

The faculty is located in the central urban area of Mar del Plata, featuring modern facilities tailored for active learning and research.

• Medical Simulation Center: A state-of-the-art facility inaugurated to provide high-fidelity training in clinical semiotics and emergency procedures.
• Anatomy & Morphological Labs: Modern units equipped for the study of human structure through digital and traditional methods.
• Virtual Campus UNMdP: The central digital hub for managing academic progress, accessing SIU-Guaraní, and engaging in hybrid learning modules.
• Community Health Centers (CEUS): University Extension Centers where students begin territorial health work and community integration from their first year.
• University Library: Provides extensive physical and digital access to global biomedical databases and the university's research repository.
• Pabellón de Salud: Dedicated classrooms and lecture halls designed for integrated clinical cycles and group discussions.
• Territorial Research Units: Specialized labs dedicated to the epidemiological study of the General Pueyrredón district.
• Science and Technology Labs: Newly equipped laboratories designed to improve learning through high-tech diagnostic and research tools.
• Student Welfare Office: Manages documentation, mental health support, and university-wide social programs.
• Sports Complex: Access to the wider UNMdP athletic facilities, including football, swimming, and indoor sports.

The training model utilizes a diverse network of public and private health institutions to ensure comprehensive clinical exposure.

• Hospital Interzonal General de Agudos (HIGA) "Dr. Oscar Alende": The primary public teaching hospital for adult emergency, surgery, and high-complexity rotations.
• Hospital Materno Infantil "Victoriano Tetamanti": A regional benchmark for specialized training in Pediatrics and Obstetrics.
• Hospital Privado de la Comunidad (HPC): A key partner for high-level clinical research and the site for final integrative practical exams (ECOE).
• Municipal Primary Care Network (CAPS): Crucial for the "Collective Health" focus, where students perform rotations in community prevention and health promotion.
• Regional Network (PFO): Final-year rotations include agreements with hospitals in the Atlantic coast region and provinces like Catamarca and Chaco to strengthen student training in diverse environments.

Undergraduate education at UNMdP is state-funded and free for both domestic and international students.

Scholarship

• Becas UNMdP: Institutional support covering dining, transportation, and specialized material grants.
• Becas de Extensión: Specific grants for students participating in community-based health projects in Extension Centers.
• National Progresar: Eligible domestic students can apply for the national government’s student stipend program.
• International Mobility: Access to exchange programs (like PILA) for academic stays in other Latin American universities.

• The Vibe: Mar del Plata is the most important coastal city in Argentina. It offers a unique mix of high-energy urban life, cultural festivals, and recreational beach access.
• Connectivity:
• Bus: Multiple local lines connect the Ayacucho campus to the city center and the main bus/train terminal.
• Train: Frequent service connects Mar del Plata to Buenos Aires in approximately 5.5 hours.
• Safety: Generally safe for students, particularly in the academic and residential corridors, though standard urban awareness is recommended.

• Accommodation: UNMdP does not offer on-campus dorms; most students live in the La Perla, Centro, or Playa Grande neighborhoods.
• Vibe: Dynamic and community-oriented. Student life is deeply integrated with the city's coastal identity and social activism.
• Student Organizations: Active "Centros de Estudiantes" that participate in faculty governance and organize academic support.
• Campus Life: Known for its "Sanitary Camps," where students and faculty perform intensive health field research in various regional communities.

• Faculty Status: As of late, the institution officially transitioned from an "Escuela Superior" to a full Facultad de Medicina, reflecting its institutional growth.
• Admission : Registration for the cycle traditionally opens in late. Applicants must provide a DNI/Passport and a validated high school diploma.
• Non-Spanish Speakers: International students must present a Spanish Level B2 certificate (such as CELU, SIELE, or CertEA) to enroll.
• Innovation: The curriculum includes five core axes: Life Cycle, Physician-Patient Relationship, Health-Disease-Care Process, Knowledge Construction, and APS (Primary Health Care).