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Mexican Medicine

by Tara Peris

Mexican medicine has evolved considerably over the past century. As the economy gains momentum and the political forces begin to stabilize, the field of health care has witnessed tremendous growth. Thus, there are numerous training opportunities for those at all stages of professional development.

The History of Mexican Medicine

The first Mexican hospital dates back to 1521, when Spanish settlers instituted the first Westernized care facility. Modeled on European health care centers, the hospital was located in Mexico City and it integrated aspects of the tribal medicine indigenous to the region. This integration of Western and Native practices has characterized Mexican medicine ever since.

Clearly it has evolved a great deal since the early days of the settlers. As the world's tenth most populous country (according to Census data), Mexico is a Latin American country with many Western influences. It boasts world-class training facilities and some of medicine's most acclaimed scholars. At the same time, health care practitioners must deal with a heterogeneous and complex Latin American patient population and with the shortcomings of working in a recovering economic climate.

This blend of influences and experiences makes Mexico an ideal place to pursue medical education. Both for native scholars and for those visiting from abroad, Mexican medical schools have a good deal to offer. State-of-the-art teaching combined with a diverse patient population makes Mexican training opportunities well worth exploring. Whether for a summer program or a full year abroad, the training experience is bound to prove meaningful, both on a professional and personal level.

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