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🕊️ Con profundo pesar, la familia de Ponce Health Sciences University lamenta el fallecimiento del Dr. Raúl A. Armstrong Mayoral, MD, FACS, médico cirujano, educador, veterano de guerra y servidor público ejemplar.

Durante más de cuatro décadas, el Dr. Armstrong dedicó su vida a la formación de médicos desde nuestra Escuela de Medicina, dejando una huella imborrable en generaciones de profesionales de la salud. Nativo de Ponce, ejerció la cirugía con excelencia y vocación de servicio, siendo reconocido por sus extraordinarias contribuciones a la medicina puertorriqueña.

A lo largo de su distinguida trayectoria en PHSU, ocupó importantes cargos de liderazgo, incluyendo presidente y decano, director del Departamento de Cirugía, presidente del Senado Académico y presidente del Comité de Currículo. En reconocimiento a su legado, fue nombrado Profesor Emérito de nuestra institución.
Hoy honramos la vida, el liderazgo y el compromiso de un hombre cuya sabiduría, serenidad y dedicación al servicio de su pueblo inspirarán por siempre a nuestra comunidad universitaria.

Extendemos nuestras más sinceras condolencias a sus familiares, amigos, colegas y a todos aquellos que tuvieron el privilegio de conocerlo.

Que descanse en paz.

Hace apenas unas semanas celebramos un momento que quedará marcado en la historia de nuestra institución: la graduación de 433 nuevos profesionales de la salud preparados para servir, liderar e innovar en sus respectivas disciplinas. 🎓

Lee la noticia completa aquí:

Más de 400 profesionales de salud se gradúan de Ponce Health Sciences University La colación de grados incluyó la primera cohorte de la Maestría en Salud Pública Internacional.

Hablemos de cáncer: un encuentro para aprender, prevenir y actuar La iniciativa, que este año celebra su octava edición, busca ofrecer herramientas prácticas para fortalecer la prevención del cáncer

🌟 PHSU proudly showcased its commitment to innovation in health sciences education at the 30th Annual Conference of the International Association of Medical Science Educators (IAMSE) in Augusta, Georgia. This year's conference theme, "Flourishing Through Change: Adaptability, Innovation, and Growth in Health Sciences Education," brought together educators and researchers from around the world to share transformative educational practices.

Our faculty and staff represented Puerto Rico and PHSU through oral and poster presentations highlighting innovative educational initiatives designed to enhance student success, language proficiency, communication skills, and healthcare training. These contributions reflected our ongoing dedication to advancing excellence in health sciences education.

A special congratulations to Ms. Lynoshka Caraballo, recipient of the Outstanding Faculty Poster Presentation Award, recognizing the impact and quality of her educational scholarship. This achievement exemplifies the caliber of research and innovation emerging from the PHSU community.

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Congratulations to Elina I. Aguilar, a Clinical Psychology doctoral student, for being selected as a recipient of the Health Care Scholars United Scholarship by the United Health Foundation. 🧠

This scholarship recognizes students pursuing careers in clinical health professions who demonstrate academic excellence, leadership, and a commitment to improving the health and well-being of their communities.

🎓 We celebrate an important milestone in the professional journey of our Graduate Medical Education (GME) graduates.

We extend our congratulations to the physicians who have successfully completed their specialized training in General Psychiatry, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Dermatology, as well as to the graduates of the Clinical Psychology Internship Certificate program.👏

Wishing you much success in the next chapters of your careers!

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As part of our 2026 Commencement Ceremonies, PHSU was honored to welcome an exceptional group of distinguished speakers whose experiences, leadership, and commitment to service inspired our graduates as they prepared to begin the next chapter of their professional journeys.

🎓 School of Medicine
Dr. Augusto Sepúlveda Aponte – PHSU School of Medicine alumnus, Internal Medicine physician, Medical Director, and public health leader.

🎓 School of Nursing and Public Health Program
Dr. José G. Rigau Pérez – Physician, researcher, and epidemiologist whose career has contributed significantly to public health and scientific knowledge.

🎓 School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences
Silverio Pérez Figueroa – Musician, writer, comedian, entrepreneur, and media personality whose message encouraged graduates to lead with purpose, creativity, and authenticity.

🎓 Master of Science in Medical Sciences Program
Dr. Anthony Robateau Colón – PHSU School of Medicine alumnus, gastroenterologist, and hepatologist committed to advancing patient care and medical excellence.

We extend our sincere gratitude to each of these distinguished speakers for sharing their wisdom, experiences, and encouragement with the Class of 2026. Their stories serve as a powerful reminder of the many paths through which leadership, service, and excellence can impact our communities and professions.

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