Certificate Program in the Implementation of Health Interventions from a Behavioral Perspective
Why do many health interventions fail to achieve the expected results? Because understanding the problem is not always enough to change behaviors. The Industrial University of Santander is now accepting applications for the Certificate Program in Implementing Health Interventions from a Behavioral Perspective In-person format96 hoursUIS CertificationSaturdays from September 5 to October 10, 2026UIS School […]
5th Dermatology Update Symposium | “Piel al día”
The Department of Internal Medicine at the Industrial University of Santander invites students and healthcare professionals to participate in the fifth edition of the Dermatology Update Symposium, “Piel al día,” an academic forum designed to strengthen knowledge and provide practical tools for managing major dermatological diseases in the context of primary care. September 12, 2026 […]
Professor Norberto García Cairasco, founder of the Neuroscience and Behavior Group, returns to UIS
Understanding how epilepsy relates to other diseases and the challenges this poses for scientific research will be the central theme of the conference “Complexity and Challenges in Studying the Bidirectional Relationship Between Epilepsy and Disease,” organized by the UIS-UPB Neuroscience and Behavior Group, led by Dr. Carlos Arturo Conde Cotes, a professor in the Department […]
UIS Students Represented Colombia at the 2026 European Society of Human Genetics Conference
The Industrial University of Santander participated in one of the world’s most important scientific gatherings in the field of human genetics: the 2026 Conference of the European Society of Human Genetics (ESHG), held in Gothenburg, Sweden. The event, organized by the European Society of Human Genetics, brought together researchers, professionals, students, and experts from 96 […]
A historic moment for healthcare in Santander. ESE HUS was recognized as a “University Hospital”
The Industrial University of Santander has good news for the department. Its primary clinical training site for students in the School of Health has achieved one of the most important recognitions in the areas of quality of care, teaching, and research. Through Agreement No. 012 of July 22, 2026, the Intersectoral Commission for Human Resources […]
XXXIV UIS National and International Congress on Gynecology and Obstetrics: “Controversies in Menopause”
The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Industrial University of Santander is pleased to invite specialists, healthcare professionals, residents, students, and the academic community to the XXXIV UIS National and International Congress on Gynecology and Obstetrics: “Controversies in Menopause” Among the objectives of this event, the following stand out: -To update knowledge on the […]
UIS Graduate Receives International Award for Her Contribution to Women’s Cardiovascular Health
In recognition of her outstanding career, leadership, and commitment to promoting cardiovascular health on an international level, Johanna Contreras, a UIS physician and cardiology specialist, was honored for her international leadership and for spearheading initiatives that are now impacting the lives of women in more than 27 countries in the Americas. Dr. Contreras was awarded […]
Médicas UIS Achieves Category B Classification in Publindex 2026
The journal Médicas UIS received important news for its academic and scientific community upon achieving a Category B classification in the preliminary results of the Call for Classification and Recognition of National Scientific Journals—Publindex 2026. This recognition reaffirms the journal’s commitment to scientific quality, editorial excellence, and the dissemination of knowledge in the health sciences, […]
Salud UIS Maintains Its Category B Ranking in Publindex 2026
The journal Salud UIS maintains its Category B ranking in the preliminary results of the Call for Classification and Recognition of National Scientific Journals—Publindex 2026, a recognition that reaffirms the quality, relevance, and impact of its editorial work in the dissemination of scientific knowledge. This significant achievement is the result of the commitment and coordinated […]
UIS Resident Presented a Study on Radon and Lung Health at a Pulmonology Conference
The School of Health at the Industrial University of Santander highlights the participation of third-year Internal Medicine resident Dr. Cristian Henao Niño at the 2026 Colombian Congress of Pulmonology and Thoracic Surgery, held in Bogotá and organized by the Colombian Association of Pulmonology and Thoracic Surgery. At this important academic and scientific event—considered one of […]