On February 2, 2024, within the framework of the Internationalization Policy "UNINAVARRA FACING THE WORLD", the Faculty of Health Sciences and the International Cooperation area welcomed pediatric residents from the University of Rome La Sapienza - Italy, as Exchange Students in the medical-surgical postgraduate program in FAMILY MEDICINE of our house of studies.
The Fundación Universitaria Navarra - UNINAVARRA welcomes Italian doctors in incoming student mobility who will perform internship in our Simulated University Hospital of High Complexity - HUSAC and the assigned practice scenario, Medilaser Clinic of Neiva. They were also accompanied by Dr. Mario Barreto, researcher at La Sapienza and manager of the fruitful inter-institutional alliance since 2017 with our Rector, Dr. Sandra Navarro Parra.
In 2018, the internationalization areas of both institutions managed the Specific Student Exchange Agreement under which this opportunity is given. The University of Rome La Sapienza, was the first university in Europe founded in 1303, with more than 700 years is positioned in the first place of higher education institutions in Italy according to the Academic Ranking of World Universities 2023 for its quality in research, education and international dimension.
The welcoming ceremony was attended by the Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences, Dr. Eugenio Carrera; the Coordinator of the Specialization in Family Medicine, Dr. Isidro Torres; and the National Coordinator of Continuing Medical Education and Research of the Medilaser Clinic, Dr. Nestor Montiel. The event full of culture and fellowship included presentations about UNINAVARRA and general aspects of Neiva, Huila and Colombia, by the International Cooperation Leader, Esp. Johanna Diaz; the presentation of the High Complexity Simulated University Hospital - HUSAC by the Simulation Coordinator, Dr. Cristian Serrano; the socialization of the University Hospital of Neiva, Huila and Colombia, by Dr. Nestor Montiel. Cristian Serrano; the socialization of the University Welfare and Alumni services by the Manager of Artistic and Cultural Creation, Mr. Carlos Naranjo; and the Occupational Health and Safety Management System by the HSE Coordinator, Eng. Diego Cerquera. The day concluded with the presentation of the traditional Sanjuanero Huilense dance and a tour of the main UNINAVARRA headquarters.
The academic community hopes that this meeting will strengthen international ties and contribute to the academic and cultural enrichment of all participants.
