Latin American School of Medicine: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #6124 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #395 of 1,756 | In Latin America |
| #9 of 31 | In Cuba |
| #3 of 10 | In Havana |
| #3221 of 6,713 | For Philosophy |
Quick Review
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Bachelor
- Website
- instituciones.sld.cu
- Languages
- Spanish
- Acceptance rate
- 37%*
* The Latin American School of Medicine is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Research profile
Latin American School of Medicine has published 745 scientific papers with 1,912 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Philosophy, Medicine, Political Science, Biology, Sociology, Environmental Science, Genetics, Pathology, and Psychology.
Latin American School of Medicine majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 1 | 2 |
| 1995 | 0 | 1 |
| 1996 | 0 | 1 |
| 1997 | 0 | 4 |
| 1998 | 1 | 4 |
| 1999 | 0 | 1 |
| 2000 | 0 | 1 |
| 2001 | 2 | 1 |
| 2002 | 5 | 3 |
| 2003 | 7 | 4 |
| 2004 | 6 | 13 |
| 2005 | 3 | 13 |
| 2006 | 6 | 16 |
| 2007 | 5 | 24 |
| 2008 | 14 | 32 |
| 2009 | 17 | 27 |
| 2010 | 21 | 41 |
| 2011 | 16 | 45 |
| 2012 | 19 | 76 |
| 2013 | 21 | 82 |
| 2014 | 132 | 111 |
| 2015 | 64 | 87 |
| 2016 | 55 | 94 |
| 2017 | 47 | 78 |
| 2018 | 105 | 90 |
| 2019 | 69 | 96 |
| 2020 | 30 | 126 |
| 2021 | 31 | 155 |
| 2022 | 14 | 159 |
| 2023 | 23 | 170 |
| 2024 | 22 | 171 |
| 2025 | 7 | 138 |
Tuition
The tuition table for Latin American School of Medicine gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Tuition Cost (per year) | Currency |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine | 15,000 | Cuban Peso (CUP) |
| Dentistry | 15,000 | Cuban Peso (CUP) |
| Nursing | 10,000 | Cuban Peso (CUP) |
| Health Technology | 10,000 | Cuban Peso (CUP) |
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Latin American School of Medicine.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | No | No | No |
| Biology | No | No | No |
| Business | No | No | No |
| Chemistry | No | No | No |
| Computer Science | No | No | No |
| Economics | No | No | No |
| Engineering | No | No | No |
| Environmental Science | No | No | No |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | No | No | No |
| Mathematics | No | No | No |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Physics | No | No | No |
| Psychology | No | No | No |
| Licenciatura | Epidemiology, Hygiene, Medical Technology, Nursing, Nutrition, Optometry, Rehabilitation and Therapy, Speech Therapy and Audiology |
|---|---|
| Especialista | Anaesthesiology, Cardiology, Dentistry, Dermatology, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, Genetics, Haematology, Immunology, Medicine, Neurosciences, Nursing, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Oncology, Ophthalmology, Orthodontics, Paediatrics, Pharmacology, Psychology, Rehabilitation and Therapy, Stomatology, Surgery, Urology |
Notable alumni
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Ariana Campero
- Occupations
- politicianphysician
- Biography
-
Ariana Campero Nava is a Bolivian doctor who was Minister of Health in the Cabinet of Bolivia. At the time of her appointment, at age 28, she was the youngest minister in the cabinet.
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María José Carrión
- Occupations
- physician
- Biography
-
María José Carrión was an Ecuadorian member of parliament from 2013 to 2021. She organised a "International Women in Public Meeting" and led the 'Political Oversight and Control Commission'. She is a candidate for mayor of Quito.
Latin American School of Medicine faculties and divisions
| Course/Programme : Dentistry | Dentistry |
|---|---|
| Course/Programme : Medicine | Medicine |
| Course/Programme : Nursing | Nursing |
General information
| Alternative names | ELAM Escuela Latinoamericana de Medicina |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1999 |
| Accreditation | Ministry of Public Health |
| Colors | red, green |
Location and contacts
| Address | Km 3 1/2 de la Carretera Panamericana, Playa, Santa Fe La Habana, 19108 Cuba |
|---|---|
| City population | 2,493,000 |