Universidad Nacional de Tucumán Facultad de Medicina

The UNT medical campus is integrated into the city’s urban fabric, with a centralized administrative seat and multiple specialized clinical sites.

• Central Building (Sede Lamadrid): Houses the main administrative offices, historic lecture halls, and the central medical library.
• Dalma & Carrillo Halls: Specialized auditoriums equipped with multimedia technology for large-scale academic conferences and ceremonies.
• Anatomy & Dissection Museum: A vital facility for first-year morphological studies, featuring a vast collection of anatomical preparations.
• Clinical Simulation Center: A modern unit where students practice diagnostic and surgical maneuvers in a controlled, high-fidelity environment.
• Experimental Biology Labs: Units dedicated to research in microbiology, histology, and cellular biology.
• Virtual Campus FMUNT: The primary LMS platform for digital course materials, student records (SIU-Guaraní), and the leveling modules.
• Regional Sedes: The faculty extends its reach through specialized seats in Monteros (Kinesiology) and Aguilares (Nursing).
• University Dining (Comedor): Provides highly subsidized, balanced meals for students throughout the academic year.
• Sports Management Center: Access to the wider UNT athletics infrastructure, including football and indoor sports facilities.
• Student Welfare & International Office: Manages local scholarships and international mobility programs (e.g., exchanges with Brazil and Europe).

The medical program is uniquely integrated with the most important high-complexity hospitals in Northern Argentina.

• Hospital Centro de Salud "Zenón Santillán": A major teaching partner for adult clinical medicine and surgery rotations.
• Hospital Padilla: Known as the regional benchmark for high-complexity trauma, neurosurgery, and transplants.
• Hospital del Niño Jesús: The primary site for Pediatrics and Neonatology training.
• Instituto de Maternidad "Nuestra Señora de las Mercedes": A specialized center for Obstetrics and Gynecology cycles.
• Community Health Network: Students rotate through primary care centers (CAPS) in both urban San Miguel and rural areas of the province to master the Public Health model.

Undergraduate medical education at the UNT is state-funded and free for both domestic and international students.

Scholarship

• Becas UNT: Institutional aid covering dining, transport, and academic materials for students in need.
• National Progresar: Eligible domestic students can apply for the national government’s monthly student support stipend.
• ASPE Health Coverage: The university provides basic health insurance and preventative care for all enrolled students through the "UNT Saludable" campaign.
• Regional Grants: Specific scholarships for students from rural Tucumán participating in health extension programs.

• The Vibe: San Miguel de Tucumán is the "Garden of the Republic," a historic city with a warm, subtropical climate and a high density of students.
• Connectivity:
• Bus: Local bus lines connect the central medical campus to the main hospital nodes and residential districts.
• Air: Benjamín Matienzo International Airport (TUC) connects the province to Buenos Aires and other regional capitals.
• Safety: Generally safe in the university corridors, though standard caution is advised in the city center during late-night hours.

• Accommodation: UNT does not provide traditional on-campus dorms; students typically find housing in the Barrio Sur or Centro neighborhoods.
• Vibe: Academically rigorous but socially vibrant. Tucumán is known for its "Peñas" (folk music clubs) and active student political scene.
• Dining: The Comedor Universitario is a central part of student life, offering a meeting point for students across all 13 UNT faculties.
• Tradition: The faculty hosts a renowned student choir and multiple scientific societies (e.g., Sociedad Científica de Estudiantes de Medicina).

• Intake: The registration and leveling course for the intake cycle typically occurs between late and February.
• Interdisciplinary Reach: The faculty recently updated its Plan de Estudios (2020) to include more hybrid modules and earlier clinical integration.
• International Hub: As one of the largest public universities in the region, it attracts a significant number of students from neighboring countries like Bolivia and Peru.
• High-Level Research: Integrated with CONICET institutes like CERELA (lactobacilli research) and INSIBIO (biological investigations).