UIS medical students led the academic participation at the 22nd Colombian Congress of Pulmonology and Thoracic Surgery 2026
The Industrial University of Santander (UIS) played a prominent role at the 22nd Colombian Congress of Pulmonology and Thoracic Surgery 2026, one of the country’s most important academic events in the field of respiratory diseases, held in Bogotá and organized by the Colombian Association of Pulmonology and Thoracic Surgery. The university was represented by medical […]
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 […]
UIS Physical Therapy Program on the National Podium: Second-Best Program in the Country in the 2025 Saber Pro Exams
The academic excellence of the Industrial University of Santander continues to make its mark at the national level. The Physical Therapy program ranked second in Colombia in the 2025 Saber Pro exams, establishing itself as one of the country’s leading programs in the training of healthcare professionals. With an overall score of 177, UIS Physical […]
UIS Nursing Program Reaffirms Its Excellence: Second Place Nationally in Saber PRO and Leadership in Critical Reading
The Industrial University of Santander continues to establish itself as a national leader in the training of healthcare professionals. This time, the Nursing program ranked second in Colombia in the 2025 Saber PRO exams, placing it among the best in the country with an overall score of 174. The result is even more significant when […]
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 […]
UIS Microbiology and Bioanalysis Reaffirms Its Leadership and Is Once Again Crowned the Nation’s Top Program in Saber Pro!
Academic excellence once again bears the UIS hallmark. The Microbiology and Bioanalysis program at the Industrial University of Santander has once again ranked first nationally in the Saber Pro exams, solidifying a track record of leadership that has made it an undisputed benchmark for scientific education in Colombia. Among 16 institutions evaluated in their core […]
From UIS to U.S. National Television: A Graduate of the School of Health Spoke About Food Safety on Telemundo
Scientific knowledge and health education continue to cross borders. Marlon Toscano, a graduate of the School of Microbiology at the Industrial University of Santander (UIS) and holder of a master’s degree in Innovation and Technologies for Education, recently appeared on Telemundo’s “Hoy Día” program—one of the most widely watched Hispanic television shows in the United […]
UIS School of Nutrition and Dietetics Ranks First Nationally in the 2025 Saber Pro Exams
The School of Nutrition and Dietetics at the Industrial University of Santander ranked first nationally in the 2025 Saber Pro exams, out of 37 institutions evaluated, establishing itself as a benchmark for academic excellence in Colombia. The program achieved an overall score of 177 points and simultaneously ranked first in all five generic competencies evaluated […]