July 23, 2011, Havana–Following stirring choral offerings ranging from Ave Maria to We Are the World, 19 US medical students were among those awarded their degrees at today’s graduation of physicians, nurses and allied health professions of the Medical University … Continue reading
Havana, July 23, 2014 —Diplomas went to 1,382 new MDs here today at the Medical University of Havana’s graduation ceremonies that also included graduates of the Latin American Medical School (ELAM). Of the 879 international graduates from 28 countries, 20 were … Continue reading
WHO Director Margaret Chan and PAHO Director Carissa Etienne are wrapping up their visit to Cuba, where Dr. Chan officially inaugurated the new facilities housing Cuba’s national regulatory agency for medical products and its national clinical trials coordinating center. Dr. … Continue reading
MEDICC Supports US students attending Havana’s Latin American Medical School Oakland, Calif. February 7, 2014 — On his recent visit to Cuba’s Latin American Medical School (Escuela Latinoamericana de Medicina or ELAM), United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon praised the students … Continue reading
Oakland, CA, November 18, 2013 – Medical Education Cooperation with Cuba (MEDICC) has named a dedicated advocate of global health and Latin American human rights, Dr. Pierre M. LaRamée, as its new Executive Director. Dr. LaRamée brings over 30 years’ experience in … Continue reading
Oakland, California, November 12, 2013 - Medical Education Cooperation with Cuba (MEDICC) today announced a $5.8 million grant from The Atlantic Philanthropies to enhance cooperation among the US, Cuban and global health communities working towards better health outcomes and equity. A … Continue reading
Havana, Cuba, July 23, 2013 – Thunderous applause from newly graduated Cuban and foreign doctors greeted congratulatory remarks from Dr Jorge González, Rector of the Medical University of Havana, at commencement ceremonies in Cuba’s capital. The Lázaro Peña Theater was … Continue reading
April 16, 2013 - Medical Education Cooperation with Cuba (MEDICC) celebrated the culmination of the two-year Community Partnerships for Health Equity (CPHE) in Albuquerque, New Mexico with a community forum to share health lessons learned from the Cuban health system, … Continue reading
Oakland, Calif., January 31, 2013 — Medical Education Cooperation with Cuba (MEDICC) today published a special MEDICC Review issue: Cuba Tackles Diabetes. The only English-language journal focusing on Cuban health and medicine, the MEDICC Review January issue features original research, … Continue reading
Havana, November 26, 2012–It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that MEDICC learned today of the death of Dr Juan Carrizo, Rector of the Latin American Medical School (ELAM). An inspired and indefatigable champion of medical education for the … Continue reading