Universidad de Puerto Rico, Ciencias Medicas Campuses

The Recinto de Ciencias Médicas, located in San Juan, is the primary campus of the Universidad de Puerto Rico dedicated to health sciences and medical education. It serves as a cornerstone for training healthcare professionals in Puerto Rico, offering a wide range of programs focused on improving public health and advancing medical research. The campus is home to several schools, including the School of Medicine, School of Dental Medicine, School of Nursing, School of Pharmacy, School of Public Health, and School of Health Professions, each providing specialized education and training.

• Medicine: Comprehensive training for future physicians with a focus on clinical practice and research.
• Dental Medicine: Programs designed to prepare students for careers in dentistry with hands-on clinical experience.
• Nursing: Degrees and certifications for various levels of nursing practice, emphasizing patient care and community health.
• Pharmacy: Education in pharmaceutical sciences, preparing students for roles in drug development and patient care.
• Public Health: Graduate programs addressing epidemiology, biostatistics, and health policy to tackle public health challenges.
• Health Professions: Training in fields such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech-language pathology.

The campus is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, including laboratories, simulation centers, and teaching hospitals like the University District Hospital, which provide students with real-world experience. Research is a key component, with opportunities to engage in cutting-edge studies related to tropical medicine, chronic diseases, and health disparities. The Recinto de Ciencias Médicas plays a vital role in addressing the healthcare needs of Puerto Rico through education, service, and innovation, fostering a new generation of leaders in the medical field.