The Holguin University of Medical Sciences (UCMHo), the third largest in Cuba in terms of enrollment, has been accredited for several specialties in 2025. As part of the comprehensive training programs for the health sector.
George Velázquez Zúñiga, dean of the university, told CNA that the Nursing program achieved the Excellence category from the National Accreditation Board (JAN) during this period. Also that Clinical Bioanalysis is awaiting the results.
He highlighted that the institution has 37 disciplines evaluated with strong performance. In indicators such as community outreach and comprehensive patient care.
Furthermore, the development of the scientific pool is being strengthened with the addition of 216 young people to doctoral training programs. Following a rigorous selection process, the dean explained. In the case of master’s programs, the Community Health program received the highest rating. Also the Medical Education program was certified. Based on the faculty’s preparation and the integration of young people into these fields, he noted.
As an institution, UCMHo holds the Certified rating, ratified in 2025. So students and faculty are committed to continuing to work toward academic excellence, he reported.
This university has more than 7,500 undergraduate and graduate students and strengthens its work in areas such as natural and traditional medicine. Student contributions to maternal and child health, the control of chronic non-communicable diseases, and cancer prevention.
Accreditation is the process by which the category of an evaluated program is publicly recognized. It involves monitoring compliance with standards and quality criteria previously established by the National Accreditation Board (JAN). Including faculty preparation and professional development.
With information from the Cuban News Agency
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