Universidad del Noreste
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The Universidad del Noreste (UNE) (Northeastern University), is a private Mexican university founded in 1970; it was the first private institution of higher education established in the state of Tamaulipas
. UNE is located in Tampico
and is one of the most prestigious universities in the North of Mexico. UNE enrolls students from the local area, along with a substancial body of regional, national and international students from around the world who board at the school.
The UNE School of Medicine is regarded by many as one of the most efficient and well-organized medical schools in Mexico
and Latin America
. Students from the United States
who attended the UNE School of Medicine make a significant contribution to the development of the school in the academic area.
and postgraduate
studies. UNE offers programs targeting continuing education and knowledge updating for professionals.
UNE also provides the Preparatoria UNE, a preparatory school
that educates its students with all college-level courses.
. These people were led by Dr. Jose Sierra Flores, a surgeon
who was interested in creating an institution of higher education committed to itself and to society to provide highly skilled personnel to Mexico and the world.
It was first named "Instituto de Ciencias Biologicas del Noreste" (Biological Sciences Institute of the Northeast), and it started with the School of Medicine named after its founder "Dr. Jose Sierra Flores".
UNE has been a pioneer in education in Tamaulipas
, with different Bachelor's degree
s, in pharmaceutical chemistry and biology, biological sciences, psychology, graphic design; and some Master's degree
s in ecology and family therapy.
In the '90s, continuing with the innovative spirit in education, UNE established its preparatory school, "Prepa UNE", a school with high standards of education that prepares its students to succeed in college and university, helping them to accomplish their educational and personal goals by developing effective learning skills. During this decade UNE was accredited by the Federation of Private Mexican Institutions of Higher Education (FIMPES).
In the new millennium, UNE faced new challenges which were represented in the social and political environments. In 2000, UNE started with its "Modern Educational Plan 2000"; during this year, being on the cutting-edge of higher education, UNE opened the Foreign Language Center.
In 2005, UNE received accreditation by the National Association of Universities and Higher Education Institutions (ANUIES).
In 2007, the School of Medicine opened the Teaching Center of Medical Aptitudes and Skills (CEDAM), the first Medical Simulation Center in Tamaulipas
. CEDAM is a teaching hospital-simulator in which students can practice medical procedures with robotic patients, improving their skills.
In 2008, the Academic Department of Health Sciences opened two new schools, the School of Nursing and the School of Nutrition. During this year, UNE received an award in academic excellence from the Secretariat of Public Education for having more than 80 percent of its student body in undergraduate
and postgraduate
programs.
In 2009, the Department of Postgraduate Education opened the Master's degree
in Medical Sciences and the B-learning education
, starting UNE Distance Education through Virtual-UNE.
In 2010, CEDAM was relocated to a bigger and better facility, acquiring the newest robotic equipment so that young doctors, nurses and nutritionists (students from the Department of Health Sciences) could work together at the Medical Simulation Center, giving them more confidence and improving their skills in their respective subject areas.
UNE continues making history, consolidating itself as an Institution of Higher Education focused on academic excellence. Today UNE is well recognized locally, nationally and internationally for its innovative and high quality education, especially the School of Medicine "Dr. Jose Sierra Flores".
.
The UNE School of Medicine is well recognized internationally since it has many graduates practicing around the world.
. CEDAM is a Medical Simulation Center in which students can practice medical procedures with robotic patients, improving their skills.
In 2010, CEDAM was relocated to a bigger and better facility, acquiring the newest robotic equipment so that young doctors, nurses and nutritionists (students from the Department of Health Sciences), could work together at the Medical Simulation Center, giving them more confidence and improving their skills in their respective working area.
It is the real hospital environment that allows students to feel comfortable and secure giving them the opportunity to solve their doubts by allowing them to practice in robotic patients. All of these practices, both simple and complex assignments, are supervised by their professors, all of whom are MDs.
However, clinical training practiced in CEDAM does not substitute the real clinical training in hospitals which is indeed more important.
, such as Texas, New York, Illinois and New Jersey; and other countries including Puerto Rico
, Switzerland
and Venezuela
.
In Mexico alone, the UNE School of Medicine has agreements with over 50 well recognized hospitals, among them are the Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Medicas y Nutricion Salvador Zubiran, Hospital Medica Sur and Hospital Christus Muguerza.
s, each headed by an Executive Dean
, are as follows:
Tamaulipas
Tamaulipas officially Estado Libre y Soberano de Tamaulipas is one of the 31 states which, with the Federal District, comprise the 32 Federal Entities of Mexico. It is divided in 43 municipalities and its capital city is Ciudad Victoria. The capital city was named after Guadalupe Victoria, the...
. UNE is located in Tampico
Tampico
Tampico is a city and port in the state of Tamaulipas, in the country of Mexico. It is located in the southeastern part of the state, directly north across the border from Veracruz. Tampico is the third largest city in Tamaulipas, and counts with a population of 309,003. The Metropolitan area of...
and is one of the most prestigious universities in the North of Mexico. UNE enrolls students from the local area, along with a substancial body of regional, national and international students from around the world who board at the school.
The UNE School of Medicine is regarded by many as one of the most efficient and well-organized medical schools in Mexico
Mexico
The United Mexican States , commonly known as Mexico , is a federal constitutional republic in North America. It is bordered on the north by the United States; on the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; on the southeast by Guatemala, Belize, and the Caribbean Sea; and on the east by the Gulf of...
and Latin America
Latin America
Latin America is a region of the Americas where Romance languages – particularly Spanish and Portuguese, and variably French – are primarily spoken. Latin America has an area of approximately 21,069,500 km² , almost 3.9% of the Earth's surface or 14.1% of its land surface area...
. Students from the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
who attended the UNE School of Medicine make a significant contribution to the development of the school in the academic area.
Organization
UNE is divided into academic departments rather than faculties, with both undergraduateUndergraduate education
Undergraduate education is an education level taken prior to gaining a first degree . Hence, in many subjects in many educational systems, undergraduate education is post-secondary education up to the level of a bachelor's degree, such as in the United States, where a university entry level is...
and postgraduate
Postgraduate education
Postgraduate education involves learning and studying for degrees or other qualifications for which a first or Bachelor's degree generally is required, and is normally considered to be part of higher education...
studies. UNE offers programs targeting continuing education and knowledge updating for professionals.
UNE also provides the Preparatoria UNE, a preparatory school
University-preparatory school
A university-preparatory school or college-preparatory school is a secondary school, usually private, designed to prepare students for a college or university education...
that educates its students with all college-level courses.
History
UNE was founded on September 2, 1970 by a group of local doctors who were inspired with new ideas for a better education in MexicoMexico
The United Mexican States , commonly known as Mexico , is a federal constitutional republic in North America. It is bordered on the north by the United States; on the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; on the southeast by Guatemala, Belize, and the Caribbean Sea; and on the east by the Gulf of...
. These people were led by Dr. Jose Sierra Flores, a surgeon
Surgeon
In medicine, a surgeon is a specialist in surgery. Surgery is a broad category of invasive medical treatment that involves the cutting of a body, whether human or animal, for a specific reason such as the removal of diseased tissue or to repair a tear or breakage...
who was interested in creating an institution of higher education committed to itself and to society to provide highly skilled personnel to Mexico and the world.
It was first named "Instituto de Ciencias Biologicas del Noreste" (Biological Sciences Institute of the Northeast), and it started with the School of Medicine named after its founder "Dr. Jose Sierra Flores".
UNE has been a pioneer in education in Tamaulipas
Tamaulipas
Tamaulipas officially Estado Libre y Soberano de Tamaulipas is one of the 31 states which, with the Federal District, comprise the 32 Federal Entities of Mexico. It is divided in 43 municipalities and its capital city is Ciudad Victoria. The capital city was named after Guadalupe Victoria, the...
, with different Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's degree
A bachelor's degree is usually an academic degree awarded for an undergraduate course or major that generally lasts for three or four years, but can range anywhere from two to six years depending on the region of the world...
s, in pharmaceutical chemistry and biology, biological sciences, psychology, graphic design; and some Master's degree
Master's degree
A master's is an academic degree granted to individuals who have undergone study demonstrating a mastery or high-order overview of a specific field of study or area of professional practice...
s in ecology and family therapy.
In the '90s, continuing with the innovative spirit in education, UNE established its preparatory school, "Prepa UNE", a school with high standards of education that prepares its students to succeed in college and university, helping them to accomplish their educational and personal goals by developing effective learning skills. During this decade UNE was accredited by the Federation of Private Mexican Institutions of Higher Education (FIMPES).
In the new millennium, UNE faced new challenges which were represented in the social and political environments. In 2000, UNE started with its "Modern Educational Plan 2000"; during this year, being on the cutting-edge of higher education, UNE opened the Foreign Language Center.
In 2005, UNE received accreditation by the National Association of Universities and Higher Education Institutions (ANUIES).
In 2007, the School of Medicine opened the Teaching Center of Medical Aptitudes and Skills (CEDAM), the first Medical Simulation Center in Tamaulipas
Tamaulipas
Tamaulipas officially Estado Libre y Soberano de Tamaulipas is one of the 31 states which, with the Federal District, comprise the 32 Federal Entities of Mexico. It is divided in 43 municipalities and its capital city is Ciudad Victoria. The capital city was named after Guadalupe Victoria, the...
. CEDAM is a teaching hospital-simulator in which students can practice medical procedures with robotic patients, improving their skills.
In 2008, the Academic Department of Health Sciences opened two new schools, the School of Nursing and the School of Nutrition. During this year, UNE received an award in academic excellence from the Secretariat of Public Education for having more than 80 percent of its student body in undergraduate
Undergraduate education
Undergraduate education is an education level taken prior to gaining a first degree . Hence, in many subjects in many educational systems, undergraduate education is post-secondary education up to the level of a bachelor's degree, such as in the United States, where a university entry level is...
and postgraduate
Postgraduate education
Postgraduate education involves learning and studying for degrees or other qualifications for which a first or Bachelor's degree generally is required, and is normally considered to be part of higher education...
programs.
In 2009, the Department of Postgraduate Education opened the Master's degree
Master's degree
A master's is an academic degree granted to individuals who have undergone study demonstrating a mastery or high-order overview of a specific field of study or area of professional practice...
in Medical Sciences and the B-learning education
Blended learning
Blended learning refers to a mixing of different learning environments. It combines traditional face-to-face classroom methods with more modern computer-mediated activities. According to its proponents, the strategy creates a more integrated approach for both instructors and learners. Formerly,...
, starting UNE Distance Education through Virtual-UNE.
In 2010, CEDAM was relocated to a bigger and better facility, acquiring the newest robotic equipment so that young doctors, nurses and nutritionists (students from the Department of Health Sciences) could work together at the Medical Simulation Center, giving them more confidence and improving their skills in their respective subject areas.
UNE continues making history, consolidating itself as an Institution of Higher Education focused on academic excellence. Today UNE is well recognized locally, nationally and internationally for its innovative and high quality education, especially the School of Medicine "Dr. Jose Sierra Flores".
Mission
The mission of UNE is to be committed to the development of society and to its own environment, so that its alumni could contribute to a better world, using their knowledge, values, human sense, all in a global context.Vision
The vision of UNE is to be a leading and pioneering institution with rich quality education, to influence in transcendental changes in society through its graduates.Philosophy
The philosophy of UNE is to improve the integral formation of men in search of truth of science, to contribute efficiently to their community.Values
UNE is an institution engaged in the training and formation of graduates, whose main goal is to improve their community based upon values, such as:- ResponsibilityResponsibilityResponsibility may refer to:* Collective responsibility** Cabinet collective responsibility, a constitutional Convention in Governments using the Westminster System* Corporate responsibility** Corporate social responsibility...
- SolidaritySolidaritySolidarity is a Polish trade union federation that emerged on August 31, 1980 at the Gdańsk Shipyard under the leadership of Lech Wałęsa. It was the first non-communist party-controlled trade union in a Warsaw Pact country. Solidarity reached 9.5 million members before its September 1981 congress...
- HonestyHonestyHonesty refers to a facet of moral character and denotes positive, virtuous attributes such as integrity, truthfulness, and straightforwardness along with the absence of lying, cheating, or theft....
- IntegrityIntegrityIntegrity is a concept of consistency of actions, values, methods, measures, principles, expectations, and outcomes. In ethics, integrity is regarded as the honesty and truthfulness or accuracy of one's actions...
- RespectRespectRespect denotes both a positive feeling of esteem for a person or other entity , and also specific actions and conduct representative of that esteem. Respect can be a specific feeling of regard for the actual qualities of the one respected...
- JusticeJusticeJustice is a concept of moral rightness based on ethics, rationality, law, natural law, religion, or equity, along with the punishment of the breach of said ethics; justice is the act of being just and/or fair.-Concept of justice:...
UNE School of Medicine
The UNE School of Medicine is fully recognized and approved by the government of Mexico to confer the degree of Physician-Surgeon upon students who fulfill the school requirements and complete the prescribed curriculum. The UNE School of Medicine has been recognized many times for academic and clinical training; one of these is the accreditation by the Mexican Council for the Accreditation of Medical Education (COMAEM). The School of Medicine is also listed in the World Health OrganizationWorld Health Organization
The World Health Organization is a specialized agency of the United Nations that acts as a coordinating authority on international public health. Established on 7 April 1948, with headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, the agency inherited the mandate and resources of its predecessor, the Health...
.
The UNE School of Medicine is well recognized internationally since it has many graduates practicing around the world.
Teaching Center of Medical Aptitudes and Skills
In 2007, the School of Medicine opened the Teaching Center of Medical Aptitudes and Skills (CEDAM), the first Medical Simulation Center in the state of TamaulipasTamaulipas
Tamaulipas officially Estado Libre y Soberano de Tamaulipas is one of the 31 states which, with the Federal District, comprise the 32 Federal Entities of Mexico. It is divided in 43 municipalities and its capital city is Ciudad Victoria. The capital city was named after Guadalupe Victoria, the...
. CEDAM is a Medical Simulation Center in which students can practice medical procedures with robotic patients, improving their skills.
In 2010, CEDAM was relocated to a bigger and better facility, acquiring the newest robotic equipment so that young doctors, nurses and nutritionists (students from the Department of Health Sciences), could work together at the Medical Simulation Center, giving them more confidence and improving their skills in their respective working area.
It is the real hospital environment that allows students to feel comfortable and secure giving them the opportunity to solve their doubts by allowing them to practice in robotic patients. All of these practices, both simple and complex assignments, are supervised by their professors, all of whom are MDs.
However, clinical training practiced in CEDAM does not substitute the real clinical training in hospitals which is indeed more important.
Clinical Training
The medical program of the UNE School of Medicine is approved for clinical training in local, national and international clinical centers and affiliated hospitals; among them are hospitals in various states of the United StatesUnited States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
, such as Texas, New York, Illinois and New Jersey; and other countries including Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico , officially the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico , is an unincorporated territory of the United States, located in the northeastern Caribbean, east of the Dominican Republic and west of both the United States Virgin Islands and the British Virgin Islands.Puerto Rico comprises an...
, Switzerland
Switzerland
Switzerland name of one of the Swiss cantons. ; ; ; or ), in its full name the Swiss Confederation , is a federal republic consisting of 26 cantons, with Bern as the seat of the federal authorities. The country is situated in Western Europe,Or Central Europe depending on the definition....
and Venezuela
Venezuela
Venezuela , officially called the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela , is a tropical country on the northern coast of South America. It borders Colombia to the west, Guyana to the east, and Brazil to the south...
.
In Mexico alone, the UNE School of Medicine has agreements with over 50 well recognized hospitals, among them are the Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Medicas y Nutricion Salvador Zubiran, Hospital Medica Sur and Hospital Christus Muguerza.
Academic Departments and Schools
The research and teaching staff of UNE is divided into five academic departments, which in turn are divided into 20 multi-disciplinary schools. These academic departmentAcademic department
An academic department is a division of a university or school faculty devoted to a particular academic discipline. This article covers United States usage at the university level....
s, each headed by an Executive Dean
Dean (education)
In academic administration, a dean is a person with significant authority over a specific academic unit, or over a specific area of concern, or both...
, are as follows:
Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology
- School of Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Biology
- School of Clinical Chemistry
- School of Industrial Chemistry
- School of Biological Sciences
- School of Environmental Sciences
Department of Behavioural and Educational Sciences
- School of Education
- School of Psychology
Department of Arts and Humanities
- School of Architecture
- School of Digital Communication
- School of Graphic Design and Multimedia Arts
- School of Marketing and Publicity
- School of Communication Sciences
- School of Interior Design
Department of Economic and Administrative Sciences
- School of Tourism and Hospitality Management
- School of Accounting and Finance
- School of Computer Science and Electronic Engineering
- School of Industrial Engineering
School of Medicine
- COMAEM (Mexican Council for the Accreditation of Medical Education)
- AMFEM (Mexican Association of Schools and Faculties of Medicine)
- WHO (World Health OrganizationWorld Health OrganizationThe World Health Organization is a specialized agency of the United Nations that acts as a coordinating authority on international public health. Established on 7 April 1948, with headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, the agency inherited the mandate and resources of its predecessor, the Health...
) - CONAHEC (Consortium for North American Higher Education Collaboration)
- UDUAL (Union of Latin America and Caribbean Universities)
- Puerto Rican Tribunal of Physicians
Other Accreditations
- FIMPES (Federation of Private Mexican Institutions of Higher Education).
- SEP (Recognition of Academic Excellence by Secretariat of Public Education)
- ANUIES (National Association of Universities and Higher Education Institutions).
- AMBC (Mexican Association of Clinical Biochemistry, A.C.)
- ENCUADRE (Mexican Association of Graphic Design Schools)
- CONEICC (National Council of Teaching and Investigation in Communication Sciences)
- CNEIP (National Council of Teaching and Investigation in Psychology)
- ANFECA (National Association of Schools and Faculties of Accounting and Administration)
- CACECA (Accreditation Council of Teaching in Accounting and Administration)