Bilingual Medical Program - Program Details| General Information | Institution | Universidad Xochicalco |
|---|---|---|
| Program A/B Status: Cycle 1 | Closed | |
| Program A/B Status: Cycle 2 | Closed | |
| Timeline | Study Abroad Year | 2027 |
| Semester | Spring | |
| Program Information | Program Name | Bilingual Medical Program |
| Program Type | Program A | |
| Program Description | The Xochicalco Medical Program offers a comprehensive 11-semester Medical Doctor/General Physician degree at its Tijuana, Ensenada, and Mexicali campuses. The program follows a modular educational model that combines theoretical knowledge with practical and clinical training, providing students with early exposure to patient care and community-based medicine. It also incorporates research, clinical practice, and medical English throughout the curriculum. The program is accredited by COMAEM, the Mexican Council for the Accreditation of Medical Education, and provides a strong foundation for students interested in pursuing further medical training or residency opportunities in Mexico or abroad. | |
| Contact Information | Arely Lopez, arelylopez@xochicalco.edu.mx | |
| Teaching Language | Semester 1 to 5: English Semester 6 to 9: Spanish | |
| Degree Level | Undergraduate | |
| Exchange Duration | ||
| Language Proficiency Requirements | Accept Native English | N/A |
| English Language Requirements: TOEFL ITP, TOEFL iBT, IELTS, TOEFL paper-based | Scores: C1 | |
| Other English Language Requirements | None | |
| Other Language Requirements | B2- level in Spanish for enrollment in 6th to 9th semester | |
| Academic Field | Health Sciences | |
| Facilities and Resources | * Clinical Simulation Center * Virtual Anatomy Forum / Anatomage * Hospitalization simulation area * Pediatrics and TOCO-surgery simulation area * Shock/trauma room * Recovery room and briefing/debriefing areas * Simulation operating room * Immersive classroom * Clinical laboratory * Cell and Molecular Biology Laboratory * Histopathology Laboratory | |
| Scholarships Available: | No | |
| Scholarship Information | N/A | |
| Program Fees (All values are in USD) | Tuition or Program Fee | $0.00 |
| Average Housing Cost | $700.00 average per month. | |
| Local Transportation | $100.00 average per month. This can include cost of buses, trains, and other forms of public transportation. | |
| Other Program Fees | $0.00 excluding tuition. These may include activity, lab/materials, or other fees. | |
| Cost of Living | $550.00 average per month. This can include meals, pocket money, and entertainment. | |
| Medical Insurance | $100.00 per month. | |
| Visa | $56.00 | |
| Additional Program Information | Bilingual Program: The first five semesters are in English and the last four semesters are in Spanish, as clinical rotations are in Spanish. | |
| Program A/B Information | Additional Information | N/A |
| Required GPA | N/A | |
| Program Schedules | 1st Semester Start Date: | 05/Jan/2027 |
| 1st Semester End Date: | 28/May/2027 | |
| 2nd Semester Dates: | 02/Aug/2027 | |
| 2nd Semester End Date: | 03/Dec/2027 | |
| Credit Transfer |
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| Number of Tuition Waved Participants | 2 | |