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There are expenses that exceed the scholarship offered to me by the Cuban Ministry of Health:
The most expensive cost each year are the TRAVEL EXPENSES.
There are no direct flights from the United States to Cuba (due to the embargo).

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In order to come back to my community to practice medicine, I must pass the United States Medical Licensing Exam. Their are three parts to this examination (or three “Steps”). I will take the Falcon preaparation courses ($5000) for Step 1 and the Step 1 exam ($800) after my third year in the program. I will take Step 2 ($6000) after my graduation date (2012).

Several of my living expenses, that were suggested to bring (to prevent the depletion of Cuba’s limited resorces), include the following:

Medicine / Vitamins
Pain Relievers (Aspirin)
Multi-Vitamins
Antiseptic (Ointment)
Anti-itch Cream
Anti-diarrhea Medication (Dried Coconut)
Cold Medication – Cough Drops, Chest Rub, Cough Syrup

Non-Perishable Food items
Energy Bars / Snacks
Peanut Butter
Jelly
Plastic Packets of salmon/tuna
Plastic bottles of condiments (mayo, ketchup, relish)
Seasoning – pepper, salt, etc.
Ramen Noodles
Instant Packages (oatmeal, cream of wheat, potatoes)

Personal Hygiene Products
Soap
Toothpaste
Deodorant
Insect Repellent
Sun-Screen Lotion
Hair-Care Products
Feminine Hygiene Products

Miscellaneous
Batteries
Flashlight (Important for the reoccurring poweroutages; to study during the black outs.)
Clothes Pins/Lines
Water Bottle

Please make your TAX-DEDUCTIBLE donation payable to Interreligious Foundation for Community Organization (IFCO)with JOYA MOSLEY in the memo line, and send it to 418 W 145th Street, New York, NY 10031. To assure your donation reached their office and will go towards my efforts, please contact IFCO on it’s status at tel: 212.926.5757. Should you have additional questions or require a personal interview (during school vacations) do not hesitate to contact me via e-mail at joyamd@yahoo.com . Be sure to include your detailed information (such as your name, nature of e-mail, etc.) and I will respond at my earliest convenience.

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