Cuba is now offering 250 full scholarships per year for students from under-served communities in the United States to study medicine at the Latin American Medical School in Cuba. With this offer, tuition, dormitory room and board, and textbooks are free of charge! Currently, there are over 3,000 enrolled students representing over 23 countries in Latin America, the Caribbean, and Africa. The school supports a wide variety of extracurricular activities and encourages students to share aspects of their own cultures.

The curriculum includes a six-month pre-medicine program including coursework in chemistry, biology, math and physics, introduction to health sciences, history of the Americas, and a 12-week intensive Spanish language program for those who need it. Following the pre-medicine program is a 6 year medical school program divided into 12 semesters. Students study at LASMS for the first 2 years and then go to another of Cuba's 21 medical schools to complete their studies. The Cuban medical training model combines theory and practice and is oriented towards primary care, community medicine, and hands-on internships.

LASMS is looking for applicants that are U.S. citizens, have a high school diploma or the equivalent and are between the ages of 18 and 25 at the time of registration.For more information or to receive an application please contact:
Ifco
402 W. 145th Street
New York, NY 10031
Phone: (212) 926-5757
email: ifco@igc.org
web site: www.ifconews.org

Witness for Peace Delegation
"Cuba and the US Embargo:
Dispelling the Myth"

Four decades after the communist revolution overthrew a brutal dictator the US embargo on Cuba remains in place. The impacts of this embargo have been devastating to the civilian population, and have challenged Cuban society to explore alternative methods of development. In the US, historic propaganda against this neighboring country have made it difficult for North Americans to gain a true perspective on life in Cuba.

This delegation offers an opportunity to learn about the dynamics of US-Cuban relations and to gain a first-hand understanding of Cuba. Participants will meet with a variety of civic organizations, faith groups, and social justice leaders to discuss the impacts of the U.S. embargo on everyday life. The delegation will learn about Cuban national priorities and uncover the realities behind historic U.S. propaganda against Cuba. The aim is for delegates to become empowered to change the punishing sanctions against Cuba.

Opportunities to explore the natural and cultural beauty of Cuba and experience Cuba's dedication to the arts through community dance and music ensembles will also be available.

For more information, please contact:
Elizabeth A. Miller
Delegations Coordinator
1229 15th St., NW
Washington, DC 20005
miller@witnessforpeace.org
www.witnessforpeace.org

Witness for Peace is a politically independent, grassroots organization. Our mission is to support peace, justice and sustainable economies in
the Americas by changing US policies and corporate practices which contribute to poverty and oppression in Latin America and the
Caribbean.