Students from Puerto Rico and the United States
Are Welcomed into the UAG Family

The Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara, one of the principle education institutions of Mexico, welcomed her new students from the United States and Puerto Rico into the International Program of the UAG School of Medicine Spsring class.

Speaking on the history of this institution and the celebration of its 70th anniversary, Antonio Leaño Reyes, President of the UAG officially welcomed the students that are beginning their medical career. This welcoming event has been taking place for the past 40 years due to an astounding alliance between Mexico and the United States.

He also stated that during these years, the UAG has graduated more than 14,000 North American and Puerto Rican physicians, thus giving the UAG a well-earned international prestige.

Additionally, President Leaño emphasized that all of the officials and personnel of the UAG where available to assist the students in reaching their goal of becoming physicians.

Dr. Ricardo León Bórquez, Dean of the School of Medicine, presented a brief introduction to the Health Science area and the School of Medicine. Associate Dean of the International Program, Dr. Francisco Martínez Sandoval, provided a brief explanation of the courses and programs in which the students would be participating.

Representatives from the various departments that comprise the University also made presentations so that the new students would be aware of the services available to them.

The official welcome took place in the Dr. Luis Garibay Gutiérrez Auditorium on the Main Campus. Parents and other family members also were in attendance.

Academic Vice President, Dr. Néstor Velasco Pérez; Director of Finance, Juan Carlos Leaño Del Castillo and Director of International Student Affairs, Ms Adriana Rojo were also present during this event.

 

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