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Universidad Aut?noma de Centro Am?rica Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud

WDOMS ID: F0000050 Costa Rica San Jose

Country

Costa Rica

City

San Jose

WDOMS ID

F0000050

What students share

School Type: Private

Year Instruction Started: 2001

Operational Status: Currently operational

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School Website(s): In Spanish; Castilian

Additional Information:

School Contact Main Address: Colegio Clorito Picado Campus 'Los Cipreses', 1 Km. Norte del Servicentro la Galera Interseccion Curridabat-Tres Rios, Cipreses, Curridabat San Jos? Costa Rica Phone Number(s): (+506) 2272 9100 Fax Number(s): (+506) 2271 2046 Email: lapionera@uaca.ac.cr info@uaca.ac.cr

Main Address: Colegio Clorito Picado Campus 'Los Cipreses', 1 Km. Norte del Servicentro la Galera Interseccion Curridabat-Tres Rios, Cipreses, Curridabat San Jos? Costa Rica

Phone Number(s): (+506) 2272 9100

Fax Number(s): (+506) 2271 2046

Email: lapionera@uaca.ac.cr info@uaca.ac.cr

Current Programs This school offers more than one program or track leading to a medical degree. Qualification Title: Licenciatura en Medicina Year Instruction Began: 2001 Curriculum Last Revised: Curriculum Duration: 5 years Language of Instruction: Spanish; Castilian Year Ended: Prerequisite Education: Admission follows completion of secondary education. Foreign Students: Genders Admitted: Both men and women are admitted Entrance Exam: An entrance exam is not required Tuition Paid By: Enrollment: Counts of new students admitted to the program and those who graduated, as reported by the school, are displayed below. ?N/A? indicates that no data are available for that year. Year Admitted Graduated 2014 200 45 2011 146 26 2009 90 30

Qualification Title: Licenciatura en Medicina

Year Instruction Began: 2001

Curriculum Last Revised:

Curriculum Duration: 5 years

Language of Instruction: Spanish; Castilian

Year Ended:

Prerequisite Education: Admission follows completion of secondary education.

Foreign Students:

Genders Admitted: Both men and women are admitted

Entrance Exam: An entrance exam is not required

Tuition Paid By:

Canada Unless indicated otherwise, Medical degrees obtained from this medical school are acceptable to the provincial/territorial medical regulatory authorities in Canada, and therefore acceptable to all medical organizations in Canada. For more information about the acceptable medical schools as defined in the Model Standards for Medical Registration in Canada click here . ? moins d?avis contraire, les dipl?mes de m?decine de cette facult? de m?decine sont acceptables aux ordres des m?decins dans les provinces et territoires du Canada, et par cons?quent acceptables ? toute autre organisation au Canada qui ?uvre dans le domaine m?dical. Pour plus d'information au sujet des facult?s de m?decine acceptables, telles que d?finies dans les normes mod?les pour l'inscription m?dicale au Canada, cliquez ici . Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG), United States of America Students and graduates of this medical school are eligible to apply to ECFMG for ECFMG Certification and for examination, provided that: For medical school students officially enrolled in this school, the graduation years are listed below as ?current?. For graduates of this medical school, their graduation year is included in the graduation years listed below. Graduation Years: 2001 - Current The degree title of the final medical diploma the student will earn, or the graduate has earned (and must provide), is listed in the Reference Guide for Medical Education Credentials . All other eligibility requirements are met. Refer to the ECFMG Information Booklet for detailed information. Recognized Accreditation Policy: According to data provided to Intealth, of which ECFMG is a division, one or more of this school?s medical education programs currently meets the Intealth Recognized Accreditation Policy . ?Recognized accreditation? means the program is accredited by an agency that has been reviewed and recognized by an external quality assurance organization approved by Intealth. Note that this does not impact the eligibility of the school?s students and graduates for ECFMG Certification.

Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG), United States of America Students and graduates of this medical school are eligible to apply to ECFMG for ECFMG Certification and for examination, provided that: For medical school students officially enrolled in this school, the graduation years are listed below as ?current?. For graduates of this medical school, their graduation year is included in the graduation years listed below. Graduation Years: 2001 - Current The degree title of the final medical diploma the student will earn, or the graduate has earned (and must provide), is listed in the Reference Guide for Medical Education Credentials . All other eligibility requirements are met. Refer to the ECFMG Information Booklet for detailed information. Recognized Accreditation Policy: According to data provided to Intealth, of which ECFMG is a division, one or more of this school?s medical education programs currently meets the Intealth Recognized Accreditation Policy . ?Recognized accreditation? means the program is accredited by an agency that has been reviewed and recognized by an external quality assurance organization approved by Intealth. Note that this does not impact the eligibility of the school?s students and graduates for ECFMG Certification.

Students and graduates of this medical school are eligible to apply to ECFMG for ECFMG Certification and for examination, provided that: For medical school students officially enrolled in this school, the graduation years are listed below as ?current?. For graduates of this medical school, their graduation year is included in the graduation years listed below. Graduation Years: 2001 - Current The degree title of the final medical diploma the student will earn, or the graduate has earned (and must provide), is listed in the Reference Guide for Medical Education Credentials . All other eligibility requirements are met. Refer to the ECFMG Information Booklet for detailed information. Recognized Accreditation Policy: According to data provided to Intealth, of which ECFMG is a division, one or more of this school?s medical education programs currently meets the Intealth Recognized Accreditation Policy . ?Recognized accreditation? means the program is accredited by an agency that has been reviewed and recognized by an external quality assurance organization approved by Intealth. Note that this does not impact the eligibility of the school?s students and graduates for ECFMG Certification.

💬 Student Reviews

Real reviews from students. All ratings and reviews are taken on 21st January 2026.

Cristina De Fina

As a vaccination center, it works very well. Everything is properly organized, and even if there's a line, the service is very quick, so there's little wait. The problem is the people getting vaccinated; they don't keep their distance, and I don't understand them.

Rocio Ramirez

I was waiting for my daughter after an exam; all the staff, even the janitors and officers, were very attentive. I feel happy that my daughter is studying there; everything in life costs money, and a degree isn't so easy.

Chino #12

Well, super comfortable and accessible, and the staff were very attentive, from security to the teaching staff at the checkout who were administering the vaccines.

Rebe Ruiz

It's very difficult to get there without a car. There are no restaurants or other places to buy food nearby. It has a BNacional ATM and a train stop.

Gerardina Quesada Valerín

This university is the best; it defends life and family. Today's conversation with Agustín Laje was simply amazing. I thank God for this university.

Criss F.M.

4th dose COVID-19 vaccination. Friendly service, quick process, pleasant and convenient check-in and waiting room. Excellent. Thank you ???? …

Ana Fernandez

Very nice and clean facilities. The staff was very attentive. For the vaccination, they were super organized and provided fast service.

Henry Garos Alv

All universities are great because they give people the opportunity to improve themselves and become someone in life.

Caleb Mahecha

We went for the COVID-19 vaccinations, and it was very organized. We got vaccinated in the car. Very good service.

Alejandro Rivas

Excellent. My brother Alonso got vaccinated today. Second dose. The treatment was good, fast, and friendly.

Mitch

It's in a difficult location to reach. Far from restaurants, convenience stores, or anywhere to buy food.

ronald Garreta

As a university, I have nothing to say; as a vaccination center, it is a very clean and tidy place.

Jose Alcides Monge

4-year student. I don't recommend it. Go to another university and don't waste your time or money.

FOGAUS ETOLOGÍA Y BIENESTAR ANIMAL

A large university concerned and active in animal welfare through the training of students.

Guido Loria

The vaccination process is very orderly and safe, with ample parking and very short lines.

John Beed

There was a long line after I spent about an hour looking for the place to get a Flu shot

jekech

Beautiful facilities. Good security. Ample parking. Many well-maintained green areas.

Mario Alberto Navarro Garita

Excellent support for the Covid vaccination process. Good facilities, ample parking.

Carmen Meza

Super nice, top-notch service, everyone was very friendly, I really enjoyed it ?? …

Nuria Román

Excellent and grateful to UACA for providing the facilities for the vaccination.

Guilberth Bermudez

I went here to get the Covid vaccine and it is very clean, tidy and organized.

Esteban Rodriguez

Pleasant campus with everything you need for studying. Bus and train service.

Ana isabel Vargas

Very bad service, they do not answer at any time or respond to messages.

Carlos Umaña

Excellent facilities, but they're not in Granadilla, that's Curridabat.

Manuel Cisneros

One of the best, the campus is incredible, its facilities are excellent

Jose Pablo Sabat Escalante

Extensive green spaces and recreational areas
And excellent facilities

Martin Juarez

It is one of the best universities and its facilities are the best.

jorge william quesada vargas

Excellent outreach to the community helping with COVID vaccination

Clara Lucía Ramirez Sanchez

Quite spacious, excellent cleanliness, wonderful green areas...

Ivette Montero

Excellent service. A great place for minting.
Thank you, UACA.

Elmer Jose Gaitan Chavarria

Well ? pura vida today it's time for the covid 19 vaccine.?? …

Magaly Morazán

The order is incredible and the staff's attitude is unmatched.

Daniel PC

Clean, safe and pleasant place!! Attentive and friendly staff

Anthony Cascante Chaves

The university with the best facilities I have ever visited.

Miguel Villalobos

Excellent facilities and very good higher education center.

Monse Ruiz

Amazing place, very clean, amazing service and facilities

Jose Antonio Alvarado Portilla

Very good service, very helpful and attentive to details.

Victor Hugo Vargas Flores

Excellent building, spacious, comfortable and 100% clean

David Arce

Very nice campus, good teachers and top-notch training.

Ambar Lujan Oros

An order and organization to vaccinate Pfizer, yey!!!!

MARIELOS Sánchez

Excellent attention from the secretary and the doctor

gilberth sequeira

A well-organized place that complies with protocols

percy t zumbado

Vaccineted for the third time..now im good to go

Cristofer Calderón

Terrible education center, I don't recommend it

Raquel

Good vaccination service, simple and organized.

Manuel de jesua Garcia aguirre

The service was excellent and well coordinated.

Daniel Murillo

A beautiful place, incredibly well maintained.

John Aguilar (CHOI)

Let us be social democrats: life and liberty.

Bradley Saborío B.

Excellent service, quality and facilities

Nohe Barrientos

Where to catch buses in downtown San Jose

Elsie Mendez Garro

Very nice, efficient service, thank you.

Zeley Francisco Rodríguez Villalobos

Very good service. Thank you very much.

Elias Alvarado Solis

a prestigious and honorable University

María del Pilar Díaz López

Excellent, absolutely beautiful ???? …

Sivianny Rodríguez (Sivianny28)

Excellent place to study medicine!!!

Daniel Acuña

An institution dedicated to teaching

Joan Calvo

Very organized vaccination service

Gustavo Ettedgui

Very good attention and education

Dr David Alonso Ramírez Acuña, Ph. D

Excellent service and facilities

Vane Mata

Very comfortable and accessible.

Enrique Portilla Castro

I just went to get vaccinated

Yency Aguilar Mora

Very nice and lots of nature

Ana Laura Solano Mora

Excellent place and service.

ANA LIGIA ESPINOZA VALVERDE

An excellent university ? …

Km Ba

A very beautiful campus?? …

Lidia Araya

The service was very good.

Alexis Cervantes

Good attention with Covid

Flavia Lentini

Excellent installation

Lawrence Fernández

Excellent facilities

Christian Cruz

By the methodology

nubia hernandez flores

Super, very cute!!

Jose Luis Jara

Excellent service.

Arliny Velasquez

Excellent service

Johnny Araya

Very good campus

Mario LLorente

Excellent campus

Eva Soto Mora

Very nice campus

Miguel Golcher

Beautiful campus

Marvin González

Excellent place

David Canto

My second home

Diego Méndez

Very beautiful

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I'm pure life

Leda Cordero Solorzano

Excellent ? …

Alejandro Anaya

Large Campus

Glenn Fallas Quesada

Vaccination.

Mariaconchita Guillen ortiz

Precious...

Lud. F.

Excellent.

Marvin R. Brizuela Ovares

Excellent

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Very good

Francisco Castillo

Good

Erick Javier Rosales Ramirez

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About Costa Rica

Flag of Costa Rica Scenic view of Costa Rica

Costa Rica, officially the Republic of Costa Rica, is a country in Central America. It borders Nicaragua to the north, the Caribbean Sea to the northeast, Panama to the southeast, and the Pacific Ocean to the southwest, sharing a maritime border with Ecuador to the south of Cocos Island. It has a population of around five million in a land area of nearly 51,180 km2 (19,760 sq mi); the capital and largest city is San…

Capital
San Jose
Population
5.31M
GDP
CRC 102,591
Region
Americas
Area
51,100 km²

Currency: Costa Rican colón (₡)

Dialing code: +506

Top-level domain: .cr

Timezones: America/Costa_Rica

Coordinates: 10.00000000, -84.00000000

Languages: Spanish

Native name: Costa Rica

Nationality: Costa Rican

Religion snapshot

Christianity is the predominant religion in Costa Rica, with Catholicism being its largest denomination. Catholicism is also the state religion, but the government generally upholds people's religious freedom in practice.

About San José

Cityscape of San José
Country
Costa Rica
Timezone
America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires
Coordinates
-27.76979000, -55.78260000

San José or San Jose most often refers to:San Jose, California, United States San José, Costa Rica, the nation's capital

Local name: San José

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