The University of Piura

On November 28, 1964, Saint Josemaría Escrivá de Balaguer had a memorable meeting with professors at the “University of Navarra.” On that occasion he said: "I would like to give you a new dimension of the University of Navarra. We want it to form upright, clean, clear men who know how to defend and love the freedom of others. Navarra is a starting point and not a arrival. They call us from all over. And here we must train the teaching staff to do university work all over the world, to do things very seriously and at the same time with good humor." Four months later, a group of people - who later became the Association for the Development of University Education (ADEU) - organized and launched the University of Piura, under the impulse and guidance of Saint Josemaría Escrivá de Balaguer. .

Dr. Victor Morales Corrales

Dr. Víctor Morales Corrales, a surgeon from the National University of San Marcos and a Doctor of Medicine from Cayetano Heredia University, was part of the first faculty—comprised of nine professors—with which the University began its academic activities in April 1969. He served as the University's second Rector from 1977 to 1984. For over 40 years, he was a tenured professor of introductory science, particularly in the biomedical field, with an equally prominent role in the theory and development of university organization and planning. He founded the Department of Biomedical Sciences, the academic seed of the Faculty of Medicine project. Dr. Víctor Morales was a full member of the National Academy of Medicine, a distinction he held until his death on August 16, 2022.

Saint Josemaría in Peru

“…The University of Piura is a great asset for the souls, for the intelligences, for the entire people of Peru…so we have to think that with God's blessing it will increase, it will increase, we will put all the faculties. A good medical school would also be good…”

Departmental Area of Biomedical Sciences

The Departmental Area of Biomedical Sciences was created in 1984. It was configured as the academic unit of the University of Piura in charge - in the field of Medical and Biological Sciences - of developing research, providing teaching support to the various Programs. Academics, to carry out extension and service activities, and to plan future academic centers.

University Center for Preventive Medicine

In 1985, the activities of the “Center for Preventive Medicine and Hygienic-Sanitary Training and Prevention” project (CUM) began. The CUM is responsible for organizing and developing, on the basis of projects financed by third parties, actions and programs for medical-social projection in the most needy rural and urban-marginal populations in the region. Its specific objective is to contribute to the reduction of morbidity and mortality levels, especially maternal and child mortality in the area, through the Primary Health Care Program in Medio Piura. Since its inception, the CUM had support and recognition from the Health Sector, with which it signed, in 1991, a framework collaboration agreement and in 1994 a specific agreement.

Self-Managed Nutritional Rehabilitation Center

The Center for Self-Managed Nutritional Rehabilitation (CERENA) has been part of the University Center for Preventive Medicine since 1999. It has carried out intense work in the field of child malnutrition in its area of influence.

University Polyclinic

In 2010, the new facilities of the University Polyclinic were put into operation, which is responsible for ensuring the health of the university community: students, teachers, administrative staff, workers and their families. The Polyclinic is made up of highly qualified medical and nursing staff, which guarantees effective outpatient treatment for the patient in different specialties.

The Faculty of Human Medicine

The Faculty of Human Medicine at the University of Piura was approved by the Higher Council on December 2, 2013. It has been approved by the National Assembly of Rectors since September 10, 2014. The organization and implementation of the Faculty of Human Medicine was carried out by the Executive Committee, approved by the Academic Council on February 12, 2015, composed of: Dr. José Ricardo Stok, who presided over it, Mgtr. Jaime Millás, Dr. Edgar Tejada, Dr. Leslie Young, and Dr. Jorge Zagaceta.

Registration in the National Assembly of Rectors.

On September 10, 2014, the National Assembly of Rectors officially registered the Faculty of Human Medicine of the University of Piura.

First edition

The first edition of Pre-Medicine began on August 15th with the Algebra course.

First preparatory course

On January 30, 2017, the first preparatory course began with 69 students, starting with Cell and Molecular Biology, taught by Dr. Paolo Wong. On March 6, regular classes at the school began with 66 students. Meanwhile, in a remodeled Building G, the Anatomy Room (amphitheater) and the Microscopy Room were inaugurated, equipped with state-of-the-art technology and modern infrastructure.

Opening of laboratories

The Dynamic Sciences laboratory and the Microbiology and Immunology laboratory were inaugurated; in addition to the Cell Culture, Immunology and Molecular Biology Room (CIB).

First phase of construction

The first phase of construction of the Clinical Simulation Center began with the implementation of the Simulation and Clinical Skills Room on the third floor, as well as the first consultation rooms on the second floor. Construction was completed in 2020 with the surgical area.

Academic program license

Through Resolution of the Board of Directors No. 030-2021-SUNEDU/CD, the National Superintendency of Higher University Education (Sunedu) approved the license of the academic program of Human Medicine of the University of Piura.

Room implementation

The Protein Analysis and Bioinformatics Room was implemented to complement the research laboratories.

First graduating class

On March 23, 2024, at the Lima Campus, the graduation ceremony was held for the first graduating class of the Human Medicine academic program at the University of Piura, consisting of 23 graduates.

International accreditation of the academic program

On August 29, 2025, the School of Human Medicine at the University of Piura received international accreditation from COMAEM, an organization recognized by the World Federation for Medical Education (WFME). This accreditation was officially recognized nationally by SINEACE, valid until June 23, 2030, consolidating the academic quality of the program and expanding training and internationalization opportunities for its students.