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THE DEGREE YOU ARE
LOOKING FOR
MD Program
PhD Biomedical Sciences
PsyD in Clinical Psychology
PhD in Clinical Psychology
Doctor of Public Health Epidemiology (Dr PH)
Master Program in Public Health
Master of Science in Medical Sciences
Master of Science in School Psychology (San Juan-Ponce)
Postgraduate Certificate in Neuroscience of Learning
Professional Certificate in Family and Couples Therapy
Bachelor in Nursing
Master of Science in Nursing
THE DEGREE YOU ARE
LOOKING FOR
MD Program
PhD Biomedical Sciences
PsvyD in Clinical Psychology
PhD in Clinical Psychology
Doctor of Public Health Epidemiology (Dr PH)
Master Program in Public Health
Master of Science in Medical Sciences
Master Of Science in School Psychology (San Juan-Ponce)
Postgraduate Certificate in Neuroscience of Learning
Professional Certificate in Family and Couples Therapy
Bachelor in Nursing
Master of Science in Nursing
A GLIMPSE OF HISTORY
In the decade of the 70’s , Ponce wished and planned to have a school of Medicine; Even Mayor Andrés Grillasca did everything in his power to make the UPR Medical School based in Ponce.
In 1975, with the economic stimulus of the federal capitation program, the School of Medicine of the UPR increased its enrollment to 150 students per year and established an Educational Consortium in the District Hospital of Ponce. But Ponce did not stop dreaming of his own School of Medicine and when Dr. Francisco Carreras was President of the Catholic University and Dr. Sala was a member of the Board of Directors of that University, it began with the dreamed School of Medicine. Dr. Sala was the driving force for the creation of the School of Medicine of the Catholic University in 1976. Is there when Dr. Domingo Cerra was named by the Board of Directors of the Catholic University as Organizer Dean of the Ponce School of Medicine. Doctor Cerra oversaw preparing the budget according to the needs to start medical school. The board responded positively to the recommendations. With the support of Bishop Fremiot Torres Oliver, the School was organized, and a renowned endocrinologist, Dr. Alfred Bongiovanni, was recruited as Dean of the School of Medicine.
Presentan hallazgos de 133 nuevas investigaciones científicas en temas de salud
133 nuevas investigaciones científicas fueron presentadas como parte de la 17ma. Conferencia Científica Anual y el Primer Simposio de Disparidades de Salud del Ponce Research Institute (PRI) de Ponce Health
Dr. Kenira Thompson impacts millions by guiding Puerto Rico’s public health response
As a member of the Puerto Rican Governor’s Scientific Advisory Board and leader at Ponce Health Sciences University, Kenira Thompson (’98 MS Experimental Psychology, ’01 PhD Experimental Psychology) has impacted the lives
Científica puertorriqueña recibe importante reconocimiento
La Dra. Vanessa Rivera Amill detectó la primera variante de COVID-19 que llegó a la isla en enero
La Dra. Vanessa Rivera Amill, directora científica de INNO Diagnostics & Research Centers in Minority Institutions (RCMI) del Ponce Research Institute, recibió el premio Bajari otorgado por el Fideicomiso para
Acreditan programa de enfermería de Ponce Health Sciences University
El Programa de Bachillerato en Enfermería de Ponce Health Sciences University recibió la acreditación por la Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education por cinco años, el máximo de tiempo que se
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Presentan hallazgos de 133 nuevas investigaciones científicas en temas de salud
133 nuevas investigaciones científicas fueron presentadas como parte de la 17ma. Conferencia Científica Anual y el Primer Simposio de Disparidades de Salud del Ponce Research Institute (PRI) de Ponce Health
Dr. Kenira Thompson impacts millions by guiding Puerto Rico’s public health response
As a member of the Puerto Rican Governor’s Scientific Advisory Board and leader at Ponce Health Sciences University, Kenira Thompson (’98 MS Experimental Psychology, ’01 PhD Experimental Psychology) has impacted the lives
Científica puertorriqueña recibe importante reconocimiento
La Dra. Vanessa Rivera Amill detectó la primera variante de COVID-19 que llegó a la isla en enero
La Dra. Vanessa Rivera Amill, directora científica de INNO Diagnostics & Research Centers in Minority Institutions (RCMI) del Ponce Research Institute, recibió el premio Bajari otorgado por el Fideicomiso para
Acreditan programa de enfermería de Ponce Health Sciences University
El Programa de Bachillerato en Enfermería de Ponce Health Sciences University recibió la acreditación por la Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education por cinco años, el máximo de tiempo que se
Life in Ponce
The beautiful downtown Plaza de las Delicias is a worthwhile stop, with lovely fountains, a cathedral and local bench sitting denizens. The unique red and black, century old wooden firehouse, commonly known as Parque de Bombas is a landmark and still in use. Parque de Bombas originally built in 1882 for an exposition and from 1883 to 1989 it served as headquarters of the Ponce Fire Corps. In 1990, the firehouse was reopened as a museum, there are exhibits on the second floor, and the municipal band plays a free concert every Sunday night. Open Wed-Mon 9:30am-6pm, free admission, (787) 284-4141, ext. 342.
Nearby sits Casa Armstrong-Poventud a magnificent example of the neoclassical architectural heritage of the island, its white-domed building on the west side of the main square houses the Puerto Rican Institute of Culture and the Puerto Rican Tourism Company’s regional offices. Guided tours are available. Located in front of the town square. Mon-Fri 8am-noon, 1-4:30pm. (Closed, awaiting restoration.)
UPCOMING EVENTS
PHSU’S EXPANSION PLAN
PHSU is a fully accredited health sciences university located in Ponce, Puerto Rico. We are dedicated to providing the highest quality graduate and undergraduate educational programs, including; medicine, clinical psychology, biomedical sciences, public health, and nursing. We prepare our students by delivering a world-class culturally competent curriculum that gives them the tools to serve growing and diverse patient populations across the United States. The PHSU Main campus is located in Ponce, Puerto Rico, with a second campus in St. Louis, Missouri, and a learning center in San Juan, Puerto Rico. PHSU is recognized globally for its educational quality, service to the community, and research achievements in partnership with the Ponce Research Insitute. We have a total student enrolled for the Academic Year 2020-2021 of 1,490 across all programs and campuses.
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