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Picture of our soccer team our first year at UAG 2001/2002

 

Welcome to UAGMD!

This web site is dedicated to sharing the experiences of all those who have come before, who are currently attending and all those future UAG grads!

What's New!

bullet Current Students section
bullet Prospective Students section
 
bulletAlumni Pages section
bulletWeather in GDL
bullet New! Please try out my new HandyCards data files.  I am providing these FREE of charge for your learning benefit.  The only thing I ask is that you email me with corrections, suggestions and requests.
bullet Recently answered questions regarding attendance at UAG and more have been added to the FAQ section
bullet Answers to our questions regarding the USMLE and passing on to the 6th semester provided by Dr. Martinez and Dr. Deanda
bullet Important note to UAG students regarding electives/clerkships
bullet Check out my latest contribution to medicine and pathology ... Tigerpath.com.
bullet NOTICE:  UAGMD is NOT in any way affiliated with www.belizetimeshare.com.  Apparently, www.belizetimeshare.com is mirroring our website.
bulletGroup photo posted of Class of 2005/01
bulletVery important Frequently Asked Questions Section added for Incoming and Prospective students
bulletKaplan Step 1 Subject Listing with Professors
bulletUSMLE Step 1 - the exam we've all been waiting for is just around the corner
bulletAchieving the 99th percentile ... and more
bulletAll about the USMLE Step 1
bullet Entertainment Section
 
bulletCurrent Students - Post your advertisements on our UAGMD forums (Books, Class Notes, Cars, Roommates, Houses and Apartments, Items)
bulletNew Students - check out some great package deals on our UAGMD forums!!!
bulletPost here for faster responses to your advertisements!!!
 
bullet4th Semester Class Announcements - Recent Posts!
 
bulletIn loving memory of Mara Lisa Colón Berríos.  We are saddened by the loss of our classmate and friend.  Please email me with photos, thoughts and comments you would like posted.

Weather

Current weather conditions
bulletGuadalajara, Jalisco - Sunny
bulletHigh: 85 degrees
bulletLow: 70 degrees
bullet Average Weather Conditions (courtesy of www.worldexecutive.com)
bullet"The weather's great...come on down!"
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Guadalajara weather projected over a year compliments of Worldexecutive.com
Courtesy of www.worldexecutive.com

Current Students

Photos
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Assorted Photos (Submitted by Belis)

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Photos from the NASA Semi Formal (Submitted by Vera)

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Photos from Pyramids Trip (Submitted by Vera)

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Photos from Bebotero (Submitted by Vera)

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Ernest y Llinas (Submitted by Vera)

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Ian Sarria's ImageStation Website

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Fall 2002

bullet Spring 2002
bullet Fall 2001
bullet Submit Photos 
 

Picture of our classmates
 
Calendars
bullet www.uag.edu - medical scholar calendar: This calendar is prepared by UAG and presents class starting dates, stopping dates, breaks and vacations.
bullet Submit Calendar Info
 

Picture of a calendar ... click here to visit the UAG medical school calendar

Links
bulletDedicated to mom ... An exceptionally talented Pianist With Class.  For all occasions, performing in the Dallas/Ft. Worth, Texas Metroplex ... www.pianistwithclass.com
bulletGreat pathology website ... www.tigerpath.com
bullet Carolle Jean-Murat, MD personal account of her early experience at UAG/ICB
bullet MEDLINEplus Goes Spanish ... Another indication of the growing importance of a multilingual education!
bullet http://www.csa-notes.com/ is a great source for great USMLE Step 1 study material
bullet http://www.usmlebank.com is a great brain dump of remembered questions
bulletUAG web site
bullet Student Doctor Network
bullet Handheld PC/Palm software
bullet Medical Student Course Resources
bullet Medical Mnemonics
bullet Comprehensive list of educational medical web sites for medical students
bullet Listing of web sites arranged by medical specialty
bullet The Medword List - listing of medical terminology
bullet Organizations, journals, textbooks and databases arranged by medical specialty
bullet Medical Textbooks Online - 3rd and 4th year textbooks
bullet The Medical Matrix - ranked, peer-reviewed, annotated, updated clinical medicine resources
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Download: Physician Salaries (2001) - Excel Spreadsheet (22 KB)

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Book-house.com - Great forum for exchange of information pertaining to the national medical board exams.  Books for sale through Book-House.com

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Free Online Medical Textbooks - A nice collection of eBooks. 

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American Medical Association (AMA)

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American Association of Medical Colleges (AAMC)

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Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG)

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Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS)

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Federation of State Medical Boards (USMLE Step 3 Info) (FSMB)

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National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)

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National Residency Match Process (NRMP)

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NRMP - Subspecialty Matches & NRMP Fellowship Matches

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United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE)

bullet Submit Links

 

Forums
bullet UAG Open Forum - Share information about UAG classes; buying and selling apartments, houses, cars, books, notes, and supplies.  Share general information about the UAG experience.
 
    Join the UAGMD Forum    
 MSN Groups
UAG Web Links
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Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara

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Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara School of Medicine

bullet UAG Library
Steps to return to practice in the US or Puerto Rico
bulletRequirements for Fifth Pathway
bulletUAG grad residencies filled by specialty
bullet% Passing Rates on Boards
bullet ECFMG certification, Clinical Skills Assessment and TOEFL
bulletSteps for obtaining your MD from UAG
bullet Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS)
bullet National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
 
Great information about classes at UAG *
bullet 1st Semester
bullet 2nd Semester
bullet 3rd Semester
bullet 4th Semester
bullet 5th Semester
bullet 6th Semester
bullet 7th Semester
bullet 8th Semester
bullet Submit Class Notes

 

Recommendations and advice
bulletFor getting to Fifth Pathway
bulletFor getting Coops in the US
bulletFor getting Electives in the US
bulletFor getting Electives in Mexico
bulletFor getting Residencies in the US
bullet Important note to UAG students: please note that doing an elective/clerkship in Texas will prevent you from getting a residency and/or licensure in the state of Texas.  So, if you want to do a residency and/or get licensed to practice medicine in Texas please do not do any electives/clerkships in Texas.  For more information contact the licensure division or read the Rules and Regulations section.  This law is applicable in many other US states ... please investigate the laws in your state before signing up for electives/clerkships there.

 

Recommended Textbooks
bullet 1st Semester
bullet 2nd Semester
bullet 3rd Semester
bullet 4th Semester
bullet 5th Semester
bullet 6th Semester
bullet 7th Semester
bullet 8th Semester
bullet Submit Suggestions
 
Legal Contacts
bullet U.S. Embassy in Guadalajara
bullet U.S. Embassy in Mexico City
bullet State of Jalisco Government Web Site
bullet Overseas Voting

 

Class Officers
bullet 1st Semester
bullet 2nd Semester
bullet 3rd Semester
bullet 4th Semester

 

Help!  I need a lawyer
bulletLic. Marien Curevas Polanao
3.616.8136
3.615.4753
+ she speaks English
+ she can help with many kinds of legal matters including preparation of most legal documents or paperwork (i.e. FM-3 Visa and other permit processing)

 

Diversions
bullet Puerto Vallarta Information
bullet Tequila Express
bulletWhere should I go out (to celebrate great scores on exams)?

 

Sunshine Social Committee
bulletThe Sunshine Committee was formed to arrange class activities in the following areas:
bulletTalent Show
bulletPicnic
bulletPool Party
bulletNew "locations" or night spots for out post-test celebrations
bulletTrips to Puerto Vallarta or other beaches and fun places
bulletTrips to see cultural events in Guadalajara (Folkloric dancing, etc)
bulletTrips to see cultural events in other locations in Mexico
bulletBackpacking trips
bulletRock climbing trips
bulletJoin our committee by emailing one of our officers
bulletContact: Sunshine Social Committee Members

 

What's the deal with Accreditation
bulletIn this section I will explain what accreditation means to UAG students and who is involved
bulletI will also present the truth behind "accreditation" ... it's not what you think it means

 

5th Pathway Web Links
bullet 5th Pathway
bulletUpdate: Potential for 5th Pathway in California is pending California committee review with next hearing scheduled in July 2003.
 
Emergency Numbers and Services
bulletAA 24 Hours ... 3.613.8993
bulletAntirrabico (GDL) ... 3.644.6206
bulletAntirrabico (Zapopan) ... 3.633.4024
bulletBomberos (GDL) ... 3.619.0794 Firetruck
bulletBomberos (Zapopan) ... 3.656.8577 Flames
bulletComision de Derchos Humanos ... 3.634.3422
bulletCruz Roja ... 3.614.5600 Redcross
bulletCruz Verde ... 3.614.5252 Green cross
bulletEmergencias ... 080
bulletFugas de Gas ... 3.668.3800 Blue flames
bulletGas ... 3.812.5770 Exploding gas
bulletLocatel ... 3.824.8000
bulletLuz ... 071
bulletPolicia (GDL) ... 3.668.0800 Police emblem
bulletPolicia (Zapopan) ... 3.656.5656
bulletPolicia Federal de Caminos ... 3.629.5082
bulletPolicia Preventiva Estatal ... 3.635.2088
bulletProfeco ... 3.615.7383
bulletRadio Patrullas ... 080
bulletSeguro Social ... 3.617.0060
bulletSidatel ... 3.613.7456
bulletSiapatel ... 3.668.2482
bulletTeletur ... 3.658.2222
bulletTransito ... 3.823.3220

 

NASA Officers
bulletPresident
bulletVice-President
bulletSecretary
 
Telephone Calls ... How do you call the states from Guadalajara, MX?
bulletPublic Pay Phone.  Buy a Ladatel Phone Card and use a public pay phone.  Every $100 peso phone card will give you approximately a 20 min phone call to the states.  Just dial = 001.###.###.#### (International Access.Area Code.Telephone Number) from the pay phone.

 

 

Other Great Forums
bulletDr. Frankie's USMLE Forum
bulletMCQS USMLE Forum
bulletNetwork54 IMG Forum
bulletNetwork54 USMLE Forum
bulletPinoy IMG Forum
bullet Prep4usmle Forum
bulletStudent Doctor Network Forum
bulletValueMD USMLE Forum
bulletValueMD UAG Forum
bullet Yahoo Book-House USMLE Forum
bullet Submit Links
 
Telephone Calls ... How do your family and friends call you from within Mexico?
bulletDialing someone's home phone:
(from within Mexico and outside of GDL)
01.33.3.###.####
01 = Long Distance Prefix
33 = Guadalajara
3.###.#### = actual home number
 
bulletDialing someone's cell phone:
(from within Mexico and outside of GDL)
01.33.3.###.####
01 = Long Distance Prefix
33 = Guadalajara
3.###.#### = actual cell number
Note: leave out the 044 cell phone extension

 

Telephone Calls ... How do your family and friends call you from the USA?
bulletDialing someone's home phone:
(from the USA)
011.52.33.3.###.####
011 = Mexico
52 = Jalisco
33 = Guadalajara
3.###.#### = actual home number
 
bulletDialing someone's cell phone:
(from the USA)
011.52.33.3.###.####
011 = Mexico
52 = Jalisco
33 = Guadalajara
3.###.#### = actual home number
Note: leave out the 044 cell phone extension

 

 
"Best Places List"
bulletVeterinarian: Señor Dog's - Laura Delgadillo Keenan, Medico Veteranario Zootecnista, Aurelio L. Gallardo No. 600 Local 2, Col. Ladron de Guevara, 44680,  Urgencias 3.678.4300 clave 301987, 3.678.4888 clave 5539091
bulletHair Salon: Estetica Alex - Alejandro Cruz, Pablo Neruda #3158-1, Colonia Providencia, Citas: 3.640.4092, Cel. 044.33.3.453.8148

 

 

Prospective Students

FAQs: I know you have many questions about attending UAG ... here are some answers
bulletSee answers to your Frequently Asked Questions related to your potential and/or expected attendance at UAG

 

Medical School Issues
bulletWhere should I buy medical textbooks
bulletWhich medical textbooks should I buy
bulletWhere should I buy my medical supplies
bulletWhere should I buy my medical clothing
bulletWhere should I get my class notes

 

Translation Services - Online
bullet Langenberg Translation Services featuring links to various popular translation services providing translation of words, paragraphs and entire webpages and hosted by Langenberg

Click here to go to Langenberg.com

 

bullet Babelfish Translation Services hosted by Alta Vista and powered by Systran Internet

Click here to go to Systransoft.com

 

Getting around Guadalajara
bullet Regional area map (courtesy of www.allaboutguadalajara.com)
bullet City area map (courtesy of www.allaboutguadalajara.com)
bulletMaps of CU (main UAG campus)
bulletMaps of ICB (science campus where you will take classes)
bulletMaps of Hospital Angel Leano
bulletFinding a place to stay
bulletWhere should I live
 

Shield of Jalisco
Shield of Jalisco
 

bulletSpanish language courses available
bullet Guadalajara Reporter - publication concerning regional events directed to US and Canadian residents
bullet General Information about Guadalajara
bullet Hotels in the Guadalajara area
bullet Guadalajara City Guide
bullet Mapavirtual


Map of Mexico showing the locaton of Jalisco

Translation Services in Guadalajara
bulletTraduciones
 
Getting around Mexico
bulletAnother great Map of Mexico (courtesy of www.maps-of-mexico.com/mexico_country.shtml and www.expedia.com)

 

Personal
bulletHow should I call home (Please see the Telephone Calling section above for info regarding this issue)
bulletHow should I call locally (Please see the Telephone Calling section above for info regarding this issue)
bulletWhere to eat
bulletHow do I get around town
bulletCosts of getting around town
bulletHow do I handle mail sending and receiving

 

Shopping
bulletWhere do I buy groceries
bulletWhere do I buy office supplies

 

Financial and Banking
bulletHow do I handle banking issues
bulletStudent loan disbursements
bulletStudent loan agencies

 

Immigration Paperwork
bulletApplying for your FM-3
bulletMexican immigration policies

 

Courses and Curriculum
bulletAbout the professors
bulletAbout the courses
bulletAbout the curriculum
bulletIPM course
bulletClass attendance policies
bulletClinic requirements
bullet USMLE requirements sponsored by Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) of the United States, Inc., and the National Board of Medical Examiners® (NBME®).
bulletRecommended textbooks
bulletRecommended supplies
bulletElectives and requirements
bulletCoop and requirements
bullet Partners of the Americas Oklahoma-Mexico Chapter

 

 

 

Demographics
bulletClass demographics
bulletCity demographics

 

Social Responsibility Activities
bullet Guadalajara women's' enrichment and empowerment program
 

Alumni Pages

Contacts
bullet UAG graduates listed by location - United States
bullet UAG graduates listed by location - Puerto Rico
Attention Alumni
bulletPlease email us to let us know if you are interested in discussing your experiences with prospective students
bulletPlease email us to let us know if you care to be listed on our web site

 

 

                                                  
                                            
                                            
                                                
                                                  

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