The UDG Supports the Educational Development of the Region.
Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco — Last Friday, March 21, the University Center of the Coast (CUC) hosted an event that marks a turning point for educational and healthcare development in the region. During the inauguration ceremony, as part of his Third Activities Report, the Regional Rector, Dr. Jorge Téllez López, enthusiastically announced the approval and upcoming construction of a Teaching Hospital in Puerto Vallarta.
This project is one of the most ambitious initiatives promoted by the University of Guadalajara (UdeG) in recent years and responds to a need long expressed by health sciences students, academic staff, and the Vallarta community. With this project, Puerto Vallarta is preparing to strengthen its educational infrastructure and, at the same time, significantly improve the healthcare services available to the local population. The Announcement and Support from UdeG
Dr. Téllez López made this important announcement accompanied by prominent figures from the University of Guadalajara, such as the Rector General, Dr. Ricardo Villanueva Lomelí, who also currently serves as Deputy Director of the Ministry of Education at the national level. Villanueva's presence not only reinforces the institutional support for the project but also underscores the importance the new hospital will have in the national context.
Also present was Dr. Karla Planter Pérez, Rector General-elect, who will soon become the first woman to hold this position in the history of UdeG. Her presence at the event reinforces the university's commitment to a more inclusive, innovative education model that is closer to the needs of its different regions.
Why is a Teaching Hospital Important in Puerto Vallarta?
To this day, students in the CUC's Medicine, Nursing, Clinical Psychology, and other health-related programs have been forced to travel to Guadalajara to complete their internships and internships. This situation not only represented a considerable financial cost for these young people and their families, but also a disconnect from the local environment where many of them plan to practice their profession.
The construction of this new Teaching Hospital will address this challenge by offering a high-quality space where students can complement their theoretical training with practical experience without leaving the city. Furthermore, it will allow Vallarta residents to access more specialized medical services and quality clinical care without having to travel to other cities.
A Project That Benefits Everyone
Dr. Téllez López emphasized that the hospital will not only be a training center for students, but also a healthcare service open to the community. It is expected to have specialized areas for general medicine, emergency medicine, surgery, gynecology, pediatrics, and psychological care, in addition to consulting rooms, laboratories, and state-of-the-art medical technology.
This initiative aligns with the CUC and UdeG's commitment to contributing to the sustainable development of Puerto Vallarta and its surrounding areas. By strengthening ties between the university and society, the hospital will also be a space for research, medical innovation, and the continuing education of professionals.
Boosting Regional Development
The investment in healthcare and education represented by the Teaching Hospital will have a direct impact on the well-being of the population and the local economy. Jobs will be created in the construction sector during the construction process, as well as in the healthcare and administrative sectors once the hospital opens. Furthermore, the presence of a university hospital in Puerto Vallarta opens the door to collaborations with national and international institutions, strengthening the city's position as an academic and scientific hub in the western region of the country.
A Promising Future for Puerto Vallarta
With this announcement, Dr. Jorge Téllez López concluded his third report with a message of hope and commitment: "Puerto Vallarta deserves more and better education. This Teaching Hospital is a firm step toward a future where our young people can receive training right here, and our community receives the healthcare services it deserves."
Construction is scheduled to begin in the second half of 2025, although executive plans are already underway. The university community and the Vallarta community eagerly await the start of this project, which will undoubtedly mark a milestone in the region's educational and healthcare history.
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