Dr. Migdalia Fernandez, rector of that educational institution, stated that more than 52,000 Cuban students, mainly from the eastern region, and others from 61 nations globally have graduated there.

Fernandez stated that since its beginning, the center belonged to the University of Oriente until it became the Higher Institute of Medical Sciences and later, the University of Medical Sciences, in 2009.

Since 2015, it has two Faculties of Medicine and those of Stomatology, Nursing and Technology.

Fernandez alluded the tribute to the founders on the occasion of the six decades, the virtual meeting with foreign graduates and the extension of the commemorative program to hospitals, polyclinics, doctor’s offices and other healthcare centers where the professional training is in practice.

The University of Medical Sciences also played a significant role in the development of the clinical trials for the Abdala (CIGB-66) vaccine, which began in this city and the Saturnino Lora Provincial Teaching Hospital, she added.

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