University of the Sacred Heart signs agreement with the Dr. Raúl García Rinaldi Foundation and Adler Clinics
By: Institutional Communication
The University of the Sacred Heart has established a collaboration with the Dr. Raúl García Rinaldi Foundation and Adler Clinics that will allow students from the School of Health and Sciences to engage in real-world professional environments alongside health-care practitioners.
Through this partnership, participants will have the opportunity to observe clinical procedures, interact with interdisciplinary medical teams, and receive direct mentorship from specialists in medicine and nursing. This experience will serve as a valuable addition to their academic preparation and to the application process for medical schools in Puerto Rico and abroad.
“The collaboration with the García Rinaldi Foundation and Adler Clinics represents a unique opportunity for our students to broaden their knowledge in real-world settings. Our priority is to offer them educational experiences that strengthen their preparation as they apply to medical schools within and beyond Puerto Rico,” said Dr. Anuchka Ramos Ruiz, provost and vice president of Academic Affairs at Sagrado.
The Dr. García Rinaldi Foundation, recognized for its longstanding work in mentorship programs and clinical rotations, expands its educational mission beyond its traditional summer program. “This alliance allows us to reach more students with a true vocation for service and science,” said its executive director, Dr. Maura Tapia.
Over the upcoming academic year, dozens of students will benefit from the program as part of the School of Health and Sciences’ efforts to strengthen the scientific and ethical training of its student community. The school’s dean, Dr. Bianca Valdés Fernández, noted that the curriculum is designed to provide comprehensive preparation, including academic development and the skills needed for the MCAT exam.
Dr. Eric T. Adler of Adler Clinics highlighted the importance of initiatives like this in supporting Puerto Rico’s health ecosystem. “Supporting the educational process of future professionals is also an investment in the well-being of Puerto Rico,” Dr. Adler noted.
This initiative joins other collaborations that strengthen Sagrado’s academic offerings and its commitment to the professional development of its students.