The Universidad Nacional Pedro Henríquez Ureña (UNPHU) School of Medicine, founded in 1966, is the first private medical school in the Dominican Republic. Located in Santo Domingo, it offers modern facilities and is committed to medical research and innovation.
Universidad Nacional Pedro Henríquez Ureña (UNPHU), founded in 1966, is a private university based in Santo Domingo. The medical school delivers a rigorous curriculum structured into 16 academic periods over about 5 years and 4 months, with an academic calendar offering three 15-week periods per year.
The institution supports both Dominican and international students. It emphasizes clinical practice and simulation-based learning and participates actively in research.
Tuition for the medical program ranges around $8,000–$10,000 annually. Besides medicine, the medical school offers programs in nursing, clinical laboratory sciences, public health, and specialized postgraduate health-related programs.
UNPHU offers undergraduate programs in Medicine (MD), Nursing, Clinical Laboratory Sciences, and Public Health, as well as specialized postgraduate programs in health-related fields. All programs are taught in Spanish and delivered on-campus.
The programs are designed for both local and international students aiming for careers in healthcare. The curriculum is structured to provide a comprehensive education with a strong emphasis on clinical practice and simulation-based learning.
Students benefit from modern facilities such as the Center of Operations in Objectively Systematized Medical Simulation (COSMOS) and a clinical laboratory for dentistry. The integration of traditional and innovative teaching methods ensures a well-rounded educational experience.
