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. […]
School of Microbiology Celebrates 68 Years of Education and Research in the Service of Health
The School of Microbiology within the Faculty of Health celebrated Bacteriologist, Microbiologist, and Bioanalyst Day with an academic and networking event focused on the One Health approach, a vision that recognizes the connection between human, animal, and environmental health. The celebration held special significance as it coincided with the 68th anniversary of the creation of […]
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 […]
Professor from the School of Physical Therapy Receives Recognition at the First Congress on Research and Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy
Carolina Ramírez Ramírez, a professor at the School of Physical Therapy and a researcher with the Movement, Harmony, and Life (MAV) group, won second place in the oral presentation category at the First International Congress on Musculoskeletal Research and Physical Therapy, held on May 8 and 9 in Bogotá. The event, organized by the Faculty […]
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 […]
Proinapsa UIS Presented Its Experience in Life Skills
As part of the course-workshop organized by the Ibero-American Network of Health-Promoting Universities, a session titled “Latin American Perspectives on Life Skills” was held. The session focused on sharing experiences regarding the development of life skills in educational settings, a key issue for health promotion in the region. The meeting featured the participation of two […]
School of Nutrition Establishes Itself as an International Leader in Student Research
The School of Nutrition and Dietetics continues to establish itself as a leading international destination for education and research, strengthening its academic partnerships with highly regarded institutions in Latin America. On this occasion, it welcomes Mexican student Yvanna Guadalupe Jiménez Gaytán, from the Autonomous University of Nuevo León, who is pursuing a Master of Science […]
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 […]
The UIS School of Nutrition and Dietetics Promotes Healthy Habits and Leads a Culinary Experience as Part of the #VitalSerProfesorUIS Initiative
As part of the sixth activity of the #VitalSerProfesorUIS initiative, a live workshop was held in which three dishes were prepared to highlight the importance of healthy eating: *Functional smoothie for energy and mental performance*Jelly to strengthen the immune system*Natural energy cookies, ideal for the brain The event stood out for its dynamic, creative, and […]