The Universidad Central del Caribe School of Medicine, founded in 1976, is a private institution in Bayamón, Puerto Rico. It focuses on graduate medical education with a curriculum that integrates problem-based and evidence-based learning.
The Universidad Central del Caribe School of Medicine (UCCSoM), founded in 1976, is the first private school of medicine in Puerto Rico. Located in Bayamón, it emphasizes a curriculum that integrates problem-based and evidence-based learning, community-based clinical experiences, bioethics, and humanities within a humanistic framework.
The school offers a four-year MD program that combines classroom, inpatient, ambulatory, and community settings with early clinical skills development and a longitudinal primary care preceptorship. The teaching language includes English and Spanish, reflecting its bilingual competency given the location.
The school is situated on the grounds of Dr. Ramón Ruiz Arnau University Hospital, providing practical clinical experience at a teaching hospital.
Universidad Central del Caribe School of Medicine offers a Doctor of Medicine (MD) program taught primarily in English and Spanish. The program is delivered on-campus over four years.
The MD program is designed for graduate-level students aiming to become competent health professionals. It prepares students for careers in diverse healthcare settings, emphasizing diagnostic and management skills.
The curriculum integrates basic sciences, clinical education, and community involvement, with a focus on developing lifelong learning skills necessary for modern healthcare challenges. Students benefit from early clinical exposure through a Longitudinal Primary Care Preceptorship and practical experience at a teaching hospital.
