# Medical student academic cycles in Latin America > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/medical-student-academic-cycles-in-latin-america > Updated: 2026-09-08T16:48:05.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. In early September 2026, medical faculties in the Dominican Republic and Mexico initiated new academic cycles for the 2026-2027 period. In the Dominican Republic, the Universidad Autónoma de Santo Domingo (UASD) deployed 420 senior medical students to begin professional internships in various public and private hospitals. Dean Ángel Nadal highlighted the necessity of ethics and discipline during this clinical training phase. In Mexico, the Universidad Autónoma de Sinaloa (UAS) welcomed 325 students in Mazatlán to expand educational coverage. Shortly after, advanced medical and health sciences students held an integration event titled “Expectativas sobre mi carrera” from September 4 to 6. This initiative, held alongside health fairs, was designed to support incoming students in fields such as Surgeon Physician, Biomedical Research, and Neuroscience by providing academic advice and motivational support. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-08: Medical students in Mexico hold integration event for new arrivals Advanced medical and health science students in Mexico held an integration event to mentor incoming students through shared experiences and academic advice. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/medical-students-in-mexico-hold-integration-event-for-new-arrivals ### 2026-09-01: Medical students begin new academic cycles in Dominican Republic and Mexico Medical students in the Dominican Republic and Mexico are beginning new academic phases, with 420 UASD students starting hospital internships and 325 UAS students enrolling in Mazatlán. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/medical-students-begin-new-academic-cycles-in-dominican-republic-and-mexico --- Cite as: Medical student academic cycles in Latin America. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/medical-student-academic-cycles-in-latin-america