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Universidad Mayor de San Sim?n Facultad de Medicina

WDOMS ID: F0001127 Bolivia (Plurinational State of) Cochabamba

Country

Bolivia (Plurinational State of)

City

Cochabamba

WDOMS ID

F0001127

What students share

School Type: Public

Year Instruction Started: 1932

Operational Status: Currently operational

Alternate Names: Facultad de Medicina 'Dr. Aurelio Mele?n'

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School Website(s): In Spanish; Castilian

Additional Information:

School Contact Main Address: Avenida Aniceto Arce 0371 Cochabamba Bolivia (Plurinational State of) Phone Number(s): +591 (4) 4231508 +591 (4) 4251515 +591 (4) 4232206 Fax Number(s): +591 (4) 4231690 Email: medicina@umss.edu.bo informaciones@umss.edu.bo

Main Address: Avenida Aniceto Arce 0371 Cochabamba Bolivia (Plurinational State of)

Phone Number(s): +591 (4) 4231508 +591 (4) 4251515 +591 (4) 4232206

Fax Number(s): +591 (4) 4231690

Email: medicina@umss.edu.bo informaciones@umss.edu.bo

Current Programs This school offers more than one program or track leading to a medical degree. Qualification Title: M?dico Cirujano Year Instruction Began: 1932 Curriculum Last Revised: Curriculum Duration: 6 years Language of Instruction: Spanish; Castilian Year Ended: Prerequisite Education: Foreign Students: Foreign students are admitted Genders Admitted: Entrance Exam: An entrance exam is required Tuition Paid By:

Qualification Title: M?dico Cirujano

Year Instruction Began: 1932

Curriculum Last Revised:

Curriculum Duration: 6 years

Language of Instruction: Spanish; Castilian

Year Ended:

Prerequisite Education:

Foreign Students: Foreign students are admitted

Genders Admitted:

Entrance Exam: An entrance exam is required

Tuition Paid By:

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: 1953 - 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.

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: 1953 - 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.

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: 1953 - 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.

💬 Student Reviews

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

Elias Sanchez

It is one of the most complex places when you don't know it, because it is a place where the medical school and related careers are located, and once inside you have to ask for the place you are looking for, for example the Vietnam Hospital which is located on Venezuela Street.

Hans Saavedra

In my opinion, it is one of the most prestigious and distinguished institutions in Cochabamba, and rightly so, due to its academic excellence, research, and teaching.

ghost che

Unfortunately, it's disorganized; it's clear that, being a place with a large gathering of people, everything is a mess. Completely unhygienic. Despite appearances.

ROBERTO CARLOS ROMERO CASTRO

Excellent institution of higher learning with laboratories for personalized practice and excellent teachers for the professional training of future medical students

AMILCAR MONTE REY JUNIOR

A serious faculty deeply committed to quality medical education.
I studied here in the 1970s, and one of my professors was Dr. Aurélio Melean.

Roberto Prado Terrazas

The Faculty of Medicine of the UNIVERSIDAD MAYOR de San Simón is one of the most prestigious not only in the country, but also in the region.

Dr. Med.Vet.Guido Herbas Vasquez

Excellent and wonderful care from the healthcare staff. Congratulations to the group of doctors and nurses. Take care!

Elviz Rojas Claros

The UMSS medical school is somewhat incomplete for a larger institution, but it can be improved further.

Sandra Marlene Campuzano Jimenez

There are biosecurity measures in place, and friendly service is provided for completing paperwork.

Mauricio Herrera

An excellent university for all those who wish to study the best career in medicine.

Dra. Daniela Kattya Otazo Murillo

It's a welcoming environment; there's the new building and the old building.

josh luviss

Improve the infrastructure of the Faculty of Medicine, as it deserves to be.

Oscar Jairo Torrez Mamani

Friendly and organized treatment, although there is room for improvement.

Brayam Flores (Suzuka)

I study at this faculty, and I dare say it's the best in Cochabamba.

Javier

House of knowledge and construction of new profiles of society.

Carlos Gabriel Montaño Copa

The best place to study medicine in all of Bolivia ??? …

Dr. Fernando Martín Fernández Quispe

Many thanks to the authorities of the Faculty of Medicine

Jaime Titizano

It is my higher education institution and it is the best

Ligia Saniz

I went to their Lab Services. Very good and affordable.

F. Humberto Lema Valdez

Quite clean, good service and good biosecurity control.

Luis Daniel Flores Villanueva

It's a welcoming and quiet building for studying.

RODRIGO FOX Rocabado

One of the best medical schools in Bolivia ?? …

MEHRAM HUSAYN AROCUTIPA MAMANI

Spacious areas for studying and a good atmosphere

Daniel Gutierrez

Temple of knowledge. Where serious study is done.

Jose Escalera

Incredible
The best medical school in Bolivia

Nargentinos Neofisto

By far the best medical school in the country

Lisandro Paramo Aguilar

Good faculty, much better than private ones

Miguel Angel Estrada

Beautiful, a place of beautiful memories

Luis Daniel Pardo

The best medical university in Bolivia

DERY MÉRIDA CORDOVA

The best medical school in Bolivia!!

Mily Lo . V

Excellent vocational training center

sky Ennoid Sgrag

Good institution of higher learning

CarmenDanela

Good academic training institution

Beymar Ferrel Rios

Very good professional training

Erick Estrada

Bolivian Medical Study House

Walker Aguilar

A school for future doctors

Diego Alejandro Ortuño Estrada

The best in the country

Javier Avila

The best professionals

Jaime Valenzuela Medina

The visit was lovely.

Enzo S. Calani (Kap0)

A pleasant atmosphere

Alex Quiroga

Excellent Faculty!!

Miguel Angel Espinoza Rivero

Simply the best :-)

Thania Corina Ramirez Barahona

Lack of hygiene

Ily

the best ? …

Leandro Franz Bustamantegarcia

Facherita la U

Limber Mamani Infante

Good service

Jose Barrios Calderon

Headquarters

Sofia Cáceres ortega

It's lovely

Rubén Álvaro Vidal Escalera

My new home

Carla Ramirez

The best...

Leyna Abigail Patzi Tuscunibar

study.....

Walter Dipp

Very good

Mariela Céspedes Zenteno

Brilliant

Beafar Diaz Gamero

Awesome!

Alicia Villarroel

my umss

Edgar M. Mercado M.

?? …

cintia ayma

? …

Andre Rodrigo Maita Medrano

Meh

midgar paul lovon chambi

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