Why Medicine?
Discovery Process
National Universities
International Universities
Career & Specialties
100

What is the most popular reason to study Medicine?

To save lives and help others

100

What should you do first to know if you want this career?

A self-evaluation

100

Name one Ecuadorian university where you can study Medicine

USFQ, UEES, or UCSG

100

In which country is Universidade Católica Portuguesa located?

Portugal

100

Which specialty treats the heart?

Cardiology

200

Name one key quality of a future doctor

Empathy (also valid: dedication, resilience, communication, critical thinking)

200

After researching the career, what should you look for?

Universities that offer it

200

How much is the USFQ admission exam registration fee?

$98

200

What Cambridge English level does UCP require?

C1

200

Which specialty treats children and adolescents?

Pediatrics

300

Medicine combines science with...

Compassion

300

Who should you talk to once you are sure about your decision?

Your family

300

Which university charges in monthly interest-free installments?

UEES

300

In which country is the Royal College of Surgeons (RCSI)

Ireland

300

Which specialty treats skin, hair, and nails?

Dermatology

400

Why do some people choose Medicine instead of an office job?

Because an office job could become tedious/boring

400

What do you analyze during career research?

Specializations, salaries, and where the career could take you

400

How much does the UCSG admission test cost?  

$150

400

What test must you take before applying to UCL?

The UCAT (University Clinical Aptitude Test)

400

In Ecuador, what mandatory year must you complete to get your license?

The Rural Medicine Year

500

Name 2 reasons why the team chose this career

Passion for healthcare, lifelong learning, meaningful impact

500

What can you do to secure your spot at a university?

Interviews and exams

500

What minimum GPA does USFQ require to advance to Third Year? 


3.2/4.0

500

What is the annual international tuition fee at RCSI?

€61,000

500

What is the approximate monthly salary of a GP in Ecuador? 

Between $1,200 and $2,200