Excited to receive double accreditation [nacional e internacional] of the Academic Unit of Human Medicine and Health Sciences, the rector Antonio Guzmán Fernández stressed that “this is the face of the university, that is why the UAZ will continue to be and is an indestructible pillar, beyond the questions that may be present , through their work, daily life, their life in classrooms and laboratories ”.
The rector considered that this date will be historic because “this whole accreditation process ends online, remotely; Some of the generation that has had to face this and has done it correctly, innovating, entering a very fast adaptation process, finding alternatives to spend time in this difficult circumstance ”.
At this time, said Guzmán Fernández, the most important thing is to take care of the health of the university community and their families.
Outstanding that the double accreditation was granted by the Mexican Council for the Accreditation of the Medical Education, pertaining to Cups [Consejo para la Acreditación de la Educación Superior] It is a recognition of teamwork, led by Dr. Roberto Nava and his administrative complement, Dr. William Humberto Ortiz Briseño, holder of the Academic Program of the Degree in General Medicine.
It is important to mention that this is the fourth accreditation obtained by the Academic Unit of Human Medicine and Health Sciences of the UAZ.
Likewise, the rector gave a wide recognition to the institutional work articulated by the Dra. Elvira Borjón and external also the “greater recognition to the profesorado and administrative personnel”.
In the virtual session, the rector Antonio Guzmán Fernández also acknowledges the vision and commitment of Dr. Vicente Ortega Cisneros (RIP), the accreditation process began two years ago, under his direction, in the Academic Unit of Human Medicine and Health Sciences.
It should be noted that the external evaluation virtual visit will take place from 19 to 23 October 2020 and at the meeting of the Board of Directors on 1 December this year, after reviewing the results of the information provided by the institution and the evaluation report. team and the prediction team, the members of the Board, constituted as an accreditation committee, decided to agree to accredit the said program for five years.
For his part, the Secretary General of the UAZ, Rubén de Jesús Ibarra Reyes, stressed that, in the midst of the pressure of the end of the year, this is very good news that reflects the work he has had as an Academic Unit and as a program. .
Referring to the students, he stressed that “the work we do is fundamentally for you, because studying in a quality program, which has certification and accreditation, opens a very important horizon for your future job. Be proud because you are studying at a national quality school. ”
In his speech, Roberto Nava Espinoza, director of the Academic Unit of Human Medicine and Health Sciences, commented that the formalization of the accreditation “reflects the work that our university community does in favor of medical education. It includes our teachers, postgraduates, students and all those who are at the forefront of this hard work ”.
In turn, Elvira Borjón, Coordinator of Management and Quality Assurance, considered that this is a very special day, while pleasing the authorities to be part of this administration.
I added that “it has been a challenge accrediting the programs, it has not been easy, taking care of the quality of the UAZ has been very important, because in the last four years it has allowed me to see how the programs have grown; the academic units have been improving based on the recommendations ”.
Respectively, he stated that this program involved a challenge because self-assessment was very extensive; “There were more than 1,350 pieces of evidence we had to gather. I’m very happy because a great team was formed and the goal was achieved. “
On the other hand, Alejandro Aguilera Galaviz, Academic Secretary, stressed that this is another example of the commitment of teachers, managers and students, while making a wide recognition “to the dedication of all” to accredit the Degree in Human Medicine, which plays an important role in the scenario of a pandemic. That should make all college students proud. ”
The institutional information session presents collaborators from the Academic Unit of Human Medicine and Health Sciences, as well as members of the evaluation team, student members of the Unit Council, the student community and the student society. , who recognizes the effort to gain accreditation.
