UNPHU’s School of Medicine Receives Accreditation from CAAM-HP
The School of Medicine at the Pedro Henríquez Ureña National University (UNPHU) has received accreditation from the Caribbean Accreditation Authority for Education in Medicine and Other Health Professions (CAAM-HP), signaling the institution’s dedication to excellence in medical education.
The accreditation comes after a rigorous evaluation process that verified compliance with academic, scientific, and ethical quality standards. The recognition from CAAM-HP further demonstrates UNPHU’s commitment to training high-quality health professionals.
CAAM-HP specifically recognized the strength of the academic programs, the highly qualified teaching staff, as well as the facilities and resources available for teaching. The accreditation is a significant achievement that reinforces the prestige and trajectory of the School of Medicine, positioning UNPHU as a reference institution in the training of doctors with high standards of competence and professionalism.
The announcement of the accreditation was made at an event held at the Horacio Álvarez Saviñón Auditorium, in which university authorities, students, and graduates were present.
For UNPHU, the accreditation affirms the institution’s commitment to continuous improvement and quality education in the medical field. Many graduates of the School of Medicine hold important positions and responsibilities around the world, reflecting the excellence, trajectory, and perseverance of the programs.
The accreditation also offers numerous benefits, including the mobility of graduates and assuring employers of graduates from an internationally accredited school. The CAAM-HP accreditation also serves as a powerful tool to promote changes and improvements, guiding decision-making and the design and development of improvement plans.
The UNPHU School of Medicine was founded in 1966 and is the first private medical school in the Dominican Republic. Its graduates are doctors with extensive experience and prestige, practicing their profession in various countries around the world. The Medicine program at UNPHU consists of 16 periods that can be completed in 5 years and 4 months, providing top-quality medical education to its students.
CAAM-HP is a regional accreditation body for medical schools in the region, recognized by the Department of Education of the United States. It was established in 2003 and began its functions in July 2004.
The recent accreditation demonstrates UNPHU’s commitment to globally recognized standards of education and its focus on ensuring quality medical training for its students.