Pablo Tobón Uribe Hospital is a private,
non-profit hospital located in the Cordoba neighborhood and Robledo municipality of
Medellín,
Colombia. It is one of the most important health institutions in Colombia. It is a
Catholic Hospital
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, and is governed by the principles and teachings of the
Catholic Church
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. It is named after
Pablo Tobón Uribe, a Colombian businessman and philanthropist.
Pablo Tobon Uribe Hospital is also a
university hospital
A university hospital is an institution which combines the services of a hospital with the education of medical students and with medical research. These hospitals are typically affiliated with a medical school or university. The following i ...
in character. Students receive training in medicine,
nursing
Nursing is a profession within the health care sector focused on the care of individuals, families, and communities so they may attain, maintain, or recover optimal health and quality of life. Nurses may be differentiated from other health ...
,
nutrition
Nutrition is the biochemical and physiological process by which an organism uses food to support its life. It provides organisms with nutrients, which can be metabolized to create energy and chemical structures. Failure to obtain sufficient ...
,
psychology
Psychology is the scientific study of mind and behavior. Psychology includes the study of conscious and unconscious phenomena, including feelings and thoughts. It is an academic discipline of immense scope, crossing the boundaries between ...
,
microbiology and administrative agreement with different universities in the city and country areas.
References
Hospitals in Colombia
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