Researchers from the School of Health published an important study on respiratory viruses in Santander
Although much of the attention during the pandemic was focused on SARS-CoV-2, other viruses—such as respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and rhinovirus—which are associated with severe cases of bronchiolitis and the common cold, also play an important role in respiratory infections, especially among children, older adults, and people with underlying health conditions. In the study published […]
Call for Nominations Open for the 2026 Ascofame Best Intern Award for Medical Students
Ascofame has officially announced the opening of the call for nominations for the 2026 Best Intern Award, an initiative that for 36 years has recognized medical students with outstanding academic performance and helped highlight excellence in medical education in the country. This award highlights the commitment, dedication, and dedication to service of Colombia’s future doctors, […]
UIS Leads the National Strategy to Address Future Health Crises with Scientific Evidence
With the aim of strengthening preparedness and response to health emergencies, epidemics, and pandemics caused by infectious diseases, a follow-up meeting was held between members of the Contagio International Consortium—coordinated by researchers from the Industrial University of Santander (UIS)—and public health authorities from the department of Santander. This working session provided an opportunity to review […]
Three programs at the UIS School of Health rank first nationally in the 2025 Saber Pro exams
The academic excellence of the School of Health at the Industrial University of Santander was once again confirmed by the results of the 2025 Saber Pro exams, in which three of its programs ranked first nationally in their respective fields of study: Nutrition and Dietetics, Medicine, and Microbiology and Bioanalysis. The Saber Pro exams, considered […]
The UIS Medical Program is a national benchmark for institutions of higher education
The Medical Program at the Industrial University of Santander continues to establish itself as a national benchmark for academic excellence, infrastructure, and health education. On this occasion, administrators from the University of Córdoba visited the facilities of the UIS Scientific Complex to gain firsthand insight into the operation of its Medical Program and to establish […]
Obstetrics and Gynecology Residents Take Third Place in National Resident Competition
The 35th National Congress of Obstetrics and Gynecology, organized by the Colombian Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics Societies (FECOLSOG) and held in Bucaramanga, has concluded, with more than 1,800 attendees. As part of the congress, and with the participation of the 24 attending universities that offer this program, an academic competition was held among residents. […]
HUS, Closer to Official Recognition as a University Hospital
Historical Context In 2005, the Santander University Hospital (HUS) was established by departmental ordinance as a public institution under departmental jurisdiction and the main hub of the network providing medium- and high-complexity health services in northeastern Colombia. Since its creation 21 years ago, the HUS has remained steadfast in its goal of achieving recognition as […]
UIS Professor Appointed to the Scientific Committee of the World Congress on Shoulder and Elbow Surgery
The International Congress on Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, which is held every three years, is considered “the World Cup of the shoulder” and brings together all the scientific societies worldwide that specialize in shoulder and elbow conditions. Professor José Luis Osma Rueda, MD, a specialist in shoulder and elbow surgery, was appointed as a member […]
The School of Health Sciences will host the 5th International Conference on Health and Life Sciences
“The 5th International Conference on Health and Life Sciences: Ideas That Integrate, Innovation That Transforms, Impact That Endures” is an academic forum dedicated to the sharing, analysis, and integration of knowledge, experiences, and initiatives related to research, technological development, innovation, and the implementation of solutions in the field of health. The event responds to the […]
UIS Professor Makes a Name for Himself on the National Stage of Pediatric Pulmonology
Jürg Niederbacher Velásquez, a professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the School of Medicine and current dean of the Faculty of Health at the Industrial University of Santander, represented the institution as a speaker at the 16th Colombian Congress of Pediatric Pulmonology and Childhood Asthma and the 6th Colombian Congress of Cystic Fibrosis, held […]