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Dear Exchange Student,
Welcome to our website, just designed for you!
If you are reading this, you must be considering Panama to be an option for your IFMSA Exchange or maybe you have already decided to come. Anyways, we are very glad to know you have us in mind.
Panama is a wonderful country awaiting you to discover. Even though it is a small country, here two oceans and two continents meet. That is why, when you come, you will notice the characteristic diversity of our land and people. Panama has so much to offer the World, no wonder our National motto is "Pro mundi beneficio" which means in Latin, "for the World's benefit".
The Exchange Program in Panama is relatively new, compared to other countries. But in this short time, great steps have been taken. Each day we are hosting someone we learn something new that helps us always improve. We would love to hear your comments regarding this website and our Program by registering in our Forum.
Feel free to read through the pages of this website. Enjoy!
Best Regards,
Diego Lim
NEO 2006-2007
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 Public health in Panama is administered by two separate entities: Ministry of Health (MINSA) and the Social Security System (CSS). More...
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 Exchange students will be placed in three different hospitals in Panama City. These are all in the city center. More...
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 When coming to Panama, you will notice diversity and contrast. It is a place where different cultures have met, for it has been destined to be a land of transit. More...
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 Where will I be staying for a month? Panamanian Medical Students and their families are very glad to host you. More...
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 Public transportation is cheap. In the city you may choose between a diablo rojo or a taxi. When going to the interior, take a chiva. More...
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 Located in the tropics, Panama is blessed with a warm maritime climate all year round. Also, you should not worry, for we've never had any hurricanes. More...
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 What will I do the very first day I start working? At what time should I be there? Don't worry, here you'll get to know about your work at the hospital. More...
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 What other useful stuff should I know about Panama? Here you'll find some practical information about currency and electricity in Panama. More...
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