OUR HISTORY

The School of Medicine commenced its operations on October 30, 1859, as a part of the Colegio Civil in Nuevo León. Its initial enrollment was 15 students, of which seven graduated in 1865, making them the first doctors to complete their studies at this institution. The first-year classes were held at the former Casa Episcopal, the initial headquarters of the Colegio Civil. Later, on May 1, 1860, the Hospital Civil was inaugurated at the present intersection of Cuauhtémoc and 15 de Mayo streets. It was equipped with a room measuring 53 x 5.5 meters and was divided into separate sections for men and women. The facility had 14 beds, basic medical equipment and accessories, a pharmacy, classroom spaces, and a library that medical students utilized.

The School of Medicine faced its share of challenges in the late 19th century, but its commitment to medical education remained unwavering. These challenges were overcome thanks to the vision and perseverance of notable doctors. The School of Medicine not only survived but thrived after joining the University of Nuevo Leon, established in 1933. A significant milestone in the School's history was the construction of the new public hospital in 1933, located in west Monterrey. The project aimed to develop the hospital into a medical complex, with school buildings, research buildings, and support from the healthcare sector. It started activities in 1938 on the first floor and in the basement, but on October 3, 1943, the newly built five-story hospital was inaugurated, equipped with all necessary facilities.

The School of Medicine's journey took a significant turn in 1951 when it moved to a newly constructed building near the public hospital. This move was a testament to the institution's growth and development. On February 15, 1952, the Anatomy Section of the new building was opened, and later that year, on November 9, it was formally inaugurated by the President of the Republic, Lic. Miguel Alemán Valdés. This event marked the realization of the old aspiration to combine these institutions and create a Hospital-School project. The project was consolidated by various advocates, including doctors José Eleuterio González, Eusebio Guajardo, and Ángel Martínez Villarreal. On June 2, 1952, the State government officially handed over the public hospital to the faculty, which became a university. Consequently, the hospital became the clinical department of the School of Medicine, and its director assumed sole command of both establishments

Over the past 164 years, our institution, which currently comprises the School of Medicine and the Dr. José Eleuterio González University Hospital, has played a significant role in advancing medical education and practice in Nuevo Leon and the northeast region of the country. This is a testament to our history and progress in educating and training doctors.