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Universidad de Los Andes (Venezuela) Facultad de Medicina

WDOMS ID: F0001668 Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) Merida

Country

Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of)

City

Merida

WDOMS ID

F0001668

What students share

School Type: Public

Year Instruction Started: 1854

Operational Status: Currently operational

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School Website(s): In Spanish; Castilian

Additional Information:

School Contact Main Address: Av. 'Don Tulio Febres Cordero' Municipio Libertador M?rida Estado M?rida 5101 Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) Phone Number(s): +58 (274) 2403041 Fax Number(s): +58 (274) 2403045 Email: decanmed@ula.ve

Main Address: Av. 'Don Tulio Febres Cordero' Municipio Libertador M?rida Estado M?rida 5101 Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of)

Phone Number(s): +58 (274) 2403041

Fax Number(s): +58 (274) 2403045

Email: decanmed@ula.ve

Current Programs This school offers more than one program or track leading to a medical degree. Qualification Title: M?dico Cirujano Year Instruction Began: 1854 Curriculum Last Revised: Curriculum Duration: 6.5 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: 1854

Curriculum Last Revised:

Curriculum Duration: 6.5 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.

Juan Medina

Located near the center of Mérida, it is one of the most prestigious academic faculties due to its valuable staff and facilities, which have been preserved despite the passage of time and the current circumstances. Graduates of this institution are highly sought after for their preparation.

Juan Medina

Located near the center of Mérida, it is one of the most prestigious academic faculties due to its valuable staff and facilities, which have been preserved despite the passage of time and the current circumstances. Graduates of this institution are highly sought after for their preparation.

Julio Alexander Parra Maldonado

They are reclaiming the physical spaces. The facade is in terrible condition; they basically never finished it, just like the other Trolmerida or trolleybus projects. But the university spirit survives in its hallways. The enduring mural of …

Julio Alexander Parra Maldonado

They are reclaiming the physical spaces. The facade is in terrible condition; they basically never finished it, just like the other Trolmerida or trolleybus projects. But the university spirit survives in its hallways. The enduring mural of …

Eduardo Villarreal Arellaro

The Faculty of Medicine at ULA, a place of academic encounter... I graduated as a Medical Surgeon from this University... Our University of the Andes is one of the best national universities in Venezuela; in fact, many of my colleagues and …

Eduardo Villarreal Arellaro

The Faculty of Medicine at ULA, a place of academic encounter... I graduated as a Medical Surgeon from this University... Our University of the Andes is one of the best national universities in Venezuela; in fact, many of my colleagues and …

Jorge Barrios-Montilla

The Faculty of Medicine is located in the Glorias Patrias sector, on Don Tulio Febres Cordero Avenue. This building was part of the modernization process carried out in the state during the 1950s. In this sense, the building follows the …

Jorge Barrios-Montilla

The Faculty of Medicine is located in the Glorias Patrias sector, on Don Tulio Febres Cordero Avenue. This building was part of the modernization process carried out in the state during the 1950s. In this sense, the building follows the …

Gustavo Alcantara Moreno

The Alma Mater of physicians, registered nurses, nutritionists, graduates in Health Statistics, graduates in Public Health Inspection, and soon, psychologists. Teaching, research, and outreach for the good of humanity.

Gustavo Alcantara Moreno

The Alma Mater of physicians, registered nurses, nutritionists, graduates in Health Statistics, graduates in Public Health Inspection, and soon, psychologists. Teaching, research, and outreach for the good of humanity.

vladimir sanchez

A place for university studies... but at the moment it's not in its best shape... it's a bit neglected... hoping it will once again become a home for university students.

vladimir sanchez

A place for university studies... but at the moment it's not in its best shape... it's a bit neglected... hoping it will once again become a home for university students.

David Alejandro Pereira Yanez

Overview of the Faculty of Medicine at the University of the Andes (ULA):

A Beacon of Excellence: Overview of the Faculty of Medicine at the University of …

David Alejandro Pereira Yanez

Overview of the Faculty of Medicine at the University of the Andes (ULA):

A Beacon of Excellence: Overview of the Faculty of Medicine at the University of …

Humberto LF

A faculty and medical school that has preserved its magic over time, its atmosphere exudes academicism despite not being as well maintained as it should be.

Humberto LF

A faculty and medical school that has preserved its magic over time, its atmosphere exudes academicism despite not being as well maintained as it should be.

erick alejandro muñoz jerez

The Faculty of Medicine is one of the 11 faculties of the University of Los Andes, recently renovated one of the faculties with the most tradition

erick alejandro muñoz jerez

The Faculty of Medicine is one of the 11 faculties of the University of Los Andes, recently renovated one of the faculties with the most tradition

Ignazio Cali

What a shame! I lived near the Faculty of Medicine and Engineering in the 70s and 80s. It was perfect. Today, I regret to say, it's a disaster.

Ignazio Cali

What a shame! I lived near the Faculty of Medicine and Engineering in the 70s and 80s. It was perfect. Today, I regret to say, it's a disaster.

Nohemi Perez

A beautiful, spacious, and lush faculty. It has fallen into some disrepair due to lack of maintenance, yet it maintains a resilient beauty.

Nohemi Perez

A beautiful, spacious, and lush faculty. It has fallen into some disrepair due to lack of maintenance, yet it maintains a resilient beauty.

Gabriel Contreras

Academically, the medical school is excellent; but due to the country's poor political management, it is structurally quite neglected.

Gabriel Contreras

Academically, the medical school is excellent; but due to the country's poor political management, it is structurally quite neglected.

Diomar Perez

It's easy to get into medical school at ULA, but the hard part is getting out. It'll take a decade of your life, if you're lucky.

Diomar Perez

It's easy to get into medical school at ULA, but the hard part is getting out. It'll take a decade of your life, if you're lucky.

Nélida Iris Hernández Meza

Neglect of certain areas, but imparts knowledge and maintains high teaching standards. Pleasant study environment.

Nélida Iris Hernández Meza

Neglect of certain areas, but imparts knowledge and maintains high teaching standards. Pleasant study environment.

GLADYS ZERPA

It is a faculty that was built many years ago, however it was built to remain in good condition for a long time.

GLADYS ZERPA

It is a faculty that was built many years ago, however it was built to remain in good condition for a long time.

Mabel Alejandra Ortiz Caraballo

Although it's my faculty, it doesn't get 5 stars because, being so large, it always lacks maintenance.

Mabel Alejandra Ortiz Caraballo

Although it's my faculty, it doesn't get 5 stars because, being so large, it always lacks maintenance.

Carlos Muñoz

The best medical school in the country, although neglected due to the country's economic situation.

Carlos Muñoz

The best medical school in the country, although neglected due to the country's economic situation.

Augusto Colina Rondon

The best medical school in Venezuela, a humble campus but enormous in its history and relevance

Augusto Colina Rondon

The best medical school in Venezuela, a humble campus but enormous in its history and relevance

javier alejandro altuve garcia

I was a student at this faculty... Beautiful place... Cold... It even has a forest inside.

javier alejandro altuve garcia

I was a student at this faculty... Beautiful place... Cold... It even has a forest inside.

Carmen Medina

Faculty of Medicine, University of the Andes. Don Tulio Febres Cordero Avenue, Mérida

Carmen Medina

Faculty of Medicine, University of the Andes. Don Tulio Febres Cordero Avenue, Mérida

Armando Duque Omaña

My cradle, the place of some of the best memories in my life. I love you, my faculty!

Armando Duque Omaña

My cradle, the place of some of the best memories in my life. I love you, my faculty!

Jesús Ochoa

One of the best faculties at ULA, it has ample open spaces and plenty of trees

Jesús Ochoa

One of the best faculties at ULA, it has ample open spaces and plenty of trees

Luis Simon Briceño

Excellence in education in the health fields, best medical school in Venezuela

Luis Simon Briceño

Excellence in education in the health fields, best medical school in Venezuela

Carlos Prada

Good quality of teaching but severely impacted by the pandemic and the crisis

Carlos Prada

Good quality of teaching but severely impacted by the pandemic and the crisis

Ivan Labrador

The best university in Venezuela and one of the best in all of Latin America.

Ivan Labrador

The best university in Venezuela and one of the best in all of Latin America.

José Gregorio Noguera Rangel

Spaces require remodeling, cool, quiet place with a good study environment

José Gregorio Noguera Rangel

Spaces require remodeling, cool, quiet place with a good study environment

Ricardo Salcedo

Great experience returning to the excellent undergraduate training site.

Ricardo Salcedo

Great experience returning to the excellent undergraduate training site.

David Mora (KinGoD)

Excellent place for studying, but it is very deteriorated and neglected.

David Mora (KinGoD)

Excellent place for studying, but it is very deteriorated and neglected.

Yerson Pérez

One of the largest and oldest facilities of the University and the city

Yerson Pérez

One of the largest and oldest facilities of the University and the city

carlos leonardo pabon rodriguez

The faculty is excellent, it's a shame everything is neglected

carlos leonardo pabon rodriguez

The faculty is excellent, it's a shame everything is neglected

Ana B

The Faculty of Medicine is absolutely beautiful ? …

Ana B

The Faculty of Medicine is absolutely beautiful ? …

Ramses Hatem H.

A great school, although sadly a little neglected...

Ramses Hatem H.

A great school, although sadly a little neglected...

Erick Ramirez

The best faculty at the University of Los Andes

Erick Ramirez

The best faculty at the University of Los Andes

Marisela Olarte

Falafel floor 3 cc rodeo plaza excellent!!!

Marisela Olarte

Falafel floor 3 cc rodeo plaza excellent!!!

GUARAPA TV (Guarapa Producciones)

The best that remains of the ULA in Mérida

GUARAPA TV (Guarapa Producciones)

The best that remains of the ULA in Mérida

Miguel Eduardo Castro

It is very neglected, lack of maintenance

Miguel Eduardo Castro

It is very neglected, lack of maintenance

Francisco Bongiorno

The best Faculty of Medicine in Venezuela

Francisco Bongiorno

The best Faculty of Medicine in Venezuela

Victor Hernandez

That faculty is one of the best.

Victor Hernandez

That faculty is one of the best.

Aleida Carvajal Rivera

It is a magnificent university

Aleida Carvajal Rivera

It is a magnificent university

Salvador Botello

My doctor graduation was here

Salvador Botello

My doctor graduation was here

JAIME ANDRES

Pleasant with abundant nature

JAIME ANDRES

Pleasant with abundant nature

Eris García

The best medical school? …

Eris García

The best medical school? …

Omaira Chacon

The place looks very lonely

Omaira Chacon

The place looks very lonely

Marianny Torres

Do they offer cosmetology?

Marianny Torres

Do they offer cosmetology?

Edison Contreras

Excellent university

Edison Contreras

Excellent university

Pediatra Carlos Andres Vera Aparicio

Great medical school

Pediatra Carlos Andres Vera Aparicio

Great medical school

Miguel Rangel

Faculty of Medicine

Miguel Rangel

Faculty of Medicine

Neida Rincon

It looks abandoned

Neida Rincon

It looks abandoned

centro clinico odontoinnova

excellent faculty

centro clinico odontoinnova

excellent faculty

erickson amaya

There is a study

erickson amaya

There is a study

Simón Andrés Mandar Velásquez

Quite neglected

Simón Andrés Mandar Velásquez

Quite neglected

Simón Delacierte

Excellent

tibiaroyalm m

Study ahy

Simón Delacierte

Excellent

tibiaroyalm m

Study ahy

Fabiola Rondon

??? …

Fabiola Rondon

??? …

Josue Pico

GOOD.

Josue Pico

GOOD.

Juan Guerrero

Epic

Juan Guerrero

Epic

Rihana

;)

Rihana

;)

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