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Universidad de Los Andes (Venezuela) Facultad de Medicina

WDOMS ID: F0001668 Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) Merida

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About Universidad de Los Andes (Venezuela) Facultad de Medicina

Universidad de Los Andes (Venezuela) Facultad de Medicina is a public medical school in Merida, Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of), listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools under the identifier F0001668. Instruction began in 1854, so the school has been teaching medicine for about 172 years, which makes it one of the longer-established schools in the country. It is academically affiliated to Clinical Facilities:.

The qualification awarded is the M?dico Cirujano, over a curriculum of 6.5 years, taught in Spanish; Castilian. The directory lists 2 programmes or tracks leading to a medical degree here. An entrance examination is required. Foreign students are admitted, according to the directory entry.

Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) has 12 medical schools in the directory; Universidad de Los Andes (Venezuela) Facultad de Medicina is the only one listed in Merida.

TrustMBBS holds 57 student reviews of Universidad de Los Andes (Venezuela) Facultad de Medicina, with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 across 57 rated reviews; the longest and most detailed appear first below.

Before you apply: five checks for this college

  1. Confirm the World Directory entry F0001668 yourself at wdoms.org; the entry describes the school as it reported itself, not its recognition anywhere.
  2. Ask the medical council or health ministry of Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) whether the school is currently recognised and whether its graduates are being registered this year.
  3. Ask your own home regulator, in writing, whether a degree from Universidad de Los Andes (Venezuela) Facultad de Medicina is accepted for licensing at home (for Indian students: the NMC requires the whole course, internship included, at the same institution).
  4. Get the fee schedule and admission letter from the school's own office (decanmed@ula.ve), not from an agent, and pay only to the school's account.
  5. Search the agent, consultancy or website you are dealing with on the fraud alerts page before paying anything.

Questions students ask about Universidad de Los Andes (Venezuela) Facultad de Medicina

Is Universidad de Los Andes (Venezuela) Facultad de Medicina recognised?

It is listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools (F0001668). A listing means the school exists and reported its programme; whether a degree from it is accepted where you intend to practise is decided by that country's regulator, so ask the medical council or health ministry of Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) and your home regulator directly.

Is Universidad de Los Andes (Venezuela) Facultad de Medicina a government or private college?

The directory records it as a public institution, affiliated to Clinical Facilities:.

How long is the medical course at Universidad de Los Andes (Venezuela) Facultad de Medicina and in what language?

The curriculum runs 6.5 years. Teaching is in Spanish; Castilian. The qualification is the M?dico Cirujano.

When was Universidad de Los Andes (Venezuela) Facultad de Medicina established?

The World Directory records 1854 as the year instruction began.

How do I contact Universidad de Los Andes (Venezuela) Facultad de Medicina directly?

Address: Av. 'Don Tulio Febres Cordero' Municipio Libertador M?rida Estado M?rida 5101 Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of). Phone: +58 (274) 2403041. Email: decanmed@ula.ve. Use these official contacts for fees and admission; do not rely on numbers given by an agent.

What do students say about Universidad de Los Andes (Venezuela) Facultad de Medicina?

TrustMBBS has 57 student reviews of the college, averaging 4.5 out of 5. Read them in the reviews section below and weigh detailed, dated reviews more than one-line ones.

Can an agent get me a seat at Universidad de Los Andes (Venezuela) Facultad de Medicina?

Admission is decided by the college after its entrance examination, and fees are paid to the college. An agent can fill in forms; an agent cannot create a seat, and anyone promising a "confirmed" or "management" seat for a fee is describing a scam pattern documented on this site.

Country

Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of)

City

Merida

WDOMS ID

F0001668

What we can confirm

  • Listed in the WHO World Directory of Medical Schools (WDOMS ID F0001668) — you can verify this independently on wdoms.org rather than take any agent's word for it.
  • 57 rated student reviews on file here, averaging 4.5★ — read the full text below before deciding.

Verify before you pay anyone

  • Recognition and licensing rules change over time. Re-check the current NMC-eligible colleges list and this country's regulations for Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) yourself before paying anything.
  • Never pay an agent or "seat reservation" fee in cash, or before you have a signed offer letter directly from the university.
  • A guaranteed admission, a discounted "management quota" seat, or pressure to decide within 24 hours are classic pressure tactics — slow down and verify independently.
  • Confirm the medium of instruction, hostel/food costs, and total multi-year fee in writing from the university itself, not only from an agent's brochure.

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School Type
Public
Year Instruction Started
1854
Operational Status
Currently operational
School Website(s)
In Spanish; Castilian
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
Qualification Title
M?dico Cirujano
Year Instruction Began
1854
Curriculum Duration
6.5 years
Language of Instruction
Spanish; Castilian
Foreign Students
Foreign students are admitted
Entrance Exam
An entrance exam is required

School Contact

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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:

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.

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 …

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 …

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

Ana B

The Faculty of Medicine is absolutely beautiful ? …

Ramses Hatem H.

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

Erick Ramirez

The best faculty at the University of Los Andes

Marisela Olarte

Falafel floor 3 cc rodeo plaza excellent!!!

GUARAPA TV (Guarapa Producciones)

The best that remains of the ULA in Mérida

Miguel Eduardo Castro

It is very neglected, lack of maintenance

Francisco Bongiorno

The best Faculty of Medicine in Venezuela

Victor Hernandez

That faculty is one of the best.

Aleida Carvajal Rivera

It is a magnificent university

Salvador Botello

My doctor graduation was here

JAIME ANDRES

Pleasant with abundant nature

Eris García

The best medical school? …

Omaira Chacon

The place looks very lonely

Marianny Torres

Do they offer cosmetology?

Edison Contreras

Excellent university

Pediatra Carlos Andres Vera Aparicio

Great medical school

Miguel Rangel

Faculty of Medicine

Neida Rincon

It looks abandoned

centro clinico odontoinnova

excellent faculty

erickson amaya

There is a study

Simón Andrés Mandar Velásquez

Quite neglected

Simón Delacierte

Excellent

tibiaroyalm m

Study ahy

Fabiola Rondon

??? …

Josue Pico

GOOD.

Juan Guerrero

Epic

Rihana

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