UMECIT's participation in the 8th Latin American Congress on Clinical Simulation and Patient Safety fully meets the substantive functions of the Faculty of Health Sciences, essential academic pillars for fulfilling our institutional mission and promoting professional development in health.

Strengthening Clinical Education of the Future

From September 3 to 6, 2025, the Faculty of Health Sciences strategically participated in this important congress held in Bogotá, reaffirming our commitment to academic excellence and the ongoing development of our training programs.

Interdisciplinary delegation

Under the strategic vision of the Rector's Office, General Vice-Rector's Office, and Vice-Rector's Office for Projects, our representation consisted of:

• Lourdes Iribarren, Coordinator of the Faculty of Health Sciences
  
  
• Zuleika De León, Coordinator of the Bachelor's Degree in Radiology and Medical Imaging
  
  
• Alicia González, Coordinator of the Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
  
  

Impact and results

✅ More than 300 professionals from 18 Latin American countries
✅ Establishment of regional strategic alliances
✅ Update on international clinical simulation standards
✅ Key inputs to strengthen our institutional Clinical Simulation Center

Institutional projection

This participation is part of our plan to connect with innovation, strengthening:

• Teaching: teacher certification and innovative methodologies
  
  
• Research: emerging lines and collaborative networks
  
  
• Extension: specialized services and regional leadership
  
  

Towards the future

UMECIT works on the integration of emerging technologies such as virtual reality and artificial intelligence, positioning itself as a benchmark in cutting-edge medical education.