School Profile 

The School of Medicine Universidad Central Del Este San Pedro Macoris Dominican Republic emerged with the creation of the university, as a fundamental part of its philosophy, in order to guarantee the training of qualified human resources in the health area, who respond to the individual requirements, the Dominican community and others countries. In its more than 40 years of operation, the graduates of the UCE School of Medicine have been characterized by their ability in technical, scientific and social aspects, which allow them to correctly carry out prevention, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation procedures health problems. 

The curriculum of the School of Medicine presents a combined model consisting of an undergraduate level of Pre-Medical and a graduate level consisting of Basic Sciences, Clinical Sciences and Rotating Internship. This program is established according to the norms and procedures of the Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology (MESCYT). The Pre-Medical is the level that is composed of all the Natural Sciences, English, Spanish, Behavioral Sciences, Social Sciences and other courses that allow the integral formation of the student and the maximum use of the subjects of the graduate level of the program. 

The subsequent cycles are designed to equip the student with fundamental knowledge of Medicine Sciences, training him in the management of techniques and methodologies for the evaluation of biological functions, the approach to clinical, health, socio-economic problems, cultural and the ecology of their social and work environment, among others. The career lasts for 5 years including the Rotary Internship. The clinical practices are carried out in the teaching hospitals owned by the university in Santo Domingo and San Pedro de Macorís, as well as in public hospitals through agreements established between the University and the Ministry of Public Health and Social Assistance (MISPAS). 

Graduate profile 

The profile of the graduate of the School of Medicine is framed within the philosophical principles of the university and an innovative vision, which allows them to obtain the following professional characteristics: 

• Extensive knowledge in the field of general medicine and its impact on the biopsychosocial well-being process of the individual, the family and the community as a whole. 

• Capacity for scientific research in the area of medicine and the proper management of technological resources. 

• Skills and abilities to design and execute plans and projects in the area of health oriented towards community development. 

• Ability and willingness to continue specialized studies, as well as to train for the exercise of teaching at a higher level. 

• Practice the profession with adherence to ethical and moral principles, through honest and fair practice, as well as act responsibly for their actions. 

• High levels of social and humanistic sensitivity, as well as good management of human relationships. 

• Ability to integrate and work in teams, in their own area or in various disciplines. 

• Skills in writing and discussing technical reports, as well as in scientific research. 

• Ability to relate various pathologies with biological, ecological, economic and social aspects, as well as to propose alternative solutions. 

• It recognizes the scope of its professional practice, in terms of limitations for the treatment of pathologies that require specialized attention. 

General Information

The Central University of the East with a view to complying with the international standards of educational quality of the School of Medicine is in the process of accreditation with the Caribbean Accreditation Authority for Education In Medicine and Other Health Professions (CAAM-HP), recognized by the World Federation for Medical Education (WFME). 

Obtaining this accreditation will allow students and graduates to optimize the Medical Education Program and achieve to take the medical license exam in international jurisdictions, with the highest quality standards that train them in professional skills according to the demands of the 21st century and position themselves successfully. 

The UCE began its accreditation process in 2017, constantly training its officers for these processes at the international level and the School's management together with the Rectory, participating in trainings in various places including Barbados and Trinidad Tobago, among others. 

Why Accridit? 

The accreditation process ensures that the students and professionals of the School of Medicine comply with the standards of structure, function and performance, which guarantees the society graduates that they meet the educational requirements to exercise their professional service and medical care. The School of Medicine in its accreditation process will show that it meets these two general objectives, as indicated by CAAM HP: Certify that it is a medical education program that meets the standards described. Promote self-evaluation and institutional improvement. 

Benefits

Students Optimization of the Medical Education Program with the highest quality standards that train them in professional skills according to the demands of the 21st century. Qualification to take the medical licensing exam in international jurisdictions, including the United States. The society The development of professionals with the ability to change paradigms and break old patterns in the practice of medicine, in tune with current demands. 

Employers Availability of professionals, highly trained with skills, including emerging technologies in the field of medicine. University Certify that your medical education program meets the standards established by the Accrediting Agency which, in turn, is recognized by the World Federation of Medical Schools. Promote self-evaluation and continuous improvement of your medical education program. 

The Dominican Medical College Candidates for membership trained under a new competency-based academic program that develops in them the ability to lead a new public health model. As of 2023, any student who graduates from a Foreign School of Medicine who wants to practice in the United States, must submit to the ECFMG as part of their application for an accredited University.