Oakland, Calif., May 02, 2013 Medical Education Cooperation with Cuba (MEDICC) today published a MEDICC Review journal issue on the timely theme “Learning from Cuban Primary Health Care“. The only English-language journal focusing on Cuban health and medicine, the new … 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
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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
As the US eastern seaboard counts severe losses and begins recovery from Hurricane Sandy, Cubans are digging out from the same storm— with far fewer resources at their disposal. To restore power, 72 crews of linesmen work day and night. … Continue reading
October 29, 2012—Global Links and Medical Education Cooperation with Cuba (MEDICC), today launched a joint humanitarian campaign to send hurricane relief to Santiago, Cuba, the country’s second largest city, devastated by Hurricane Sandy on October 25th. As the US eastern … Continue reading
June 6, 2012, Havana—In an effort spearheaded by US students at Havana’s Latin American Medical School (ELAM) and joined by MEDICC, over 700 textbooks were donated to ELAM by the Morehouse School of Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Books in hand … Continue reading
January 14, 2011—MEDICC (Medical Education Cooperation with Cuba) welcomed today’s decision by President Barack Obama to ease restrictions on US travel to Cuba, calling it “beneficial to health in both countries.” The Executive Order offers more opportunities for US professional, … Continue reading
*May 12-19, 2013 Itinerary Highlights Not only will participants gain opportunities to experience one of the world’s best kept secrets—the Cuban health care system—but they will also participate in activities that Cuba conducts for gender equality. On this MEDICC program, visit … Continue reading
Medical Education Cooperation with Cuba (MEDICC): Educational Exchange Programs in Cuba With 15 years’ experience helping US travelers understand Cuban health and health care, we know you may have questions before your trip. Below are the most common ones; if … Continue reading