University of Puerto Rico Medical Sciences Campus

What University of Puerto Rico Medical Sciences Campus does

The University of Puerto Rico Medical Sciences Campus (Recinto de Ciencias Médicas, RCM) is a government-owned health sciences university and constituent campus of the 11-unit Universidad de Puerto Rico system, headquartered in San Juan, Puerto Rico. It comprises six professional schools — Medicine, Dental Medicine, Pharmacy, Nursing, Public Health, and Health Professions — delivering programs from the associate through doctoral level, alongside an RCM Online Division for distance learners and a centralized admissions office coordinating applications across all programs. Revenue is generated through Puerto Rico government appropriations, per-credit tuition differentiated by residency and program level (with U.S. mainland residents receiving reciprocity), federal research and program grants (NIH, Title III, Title V, HEERF), and continuing education fees via DECEP for licensed health professionals. Research infrastructure includes the Behavior Sciences Research Institute (27 years of continuous NIH funding), the Institute of Neurobiology, RCMI, NIGMS-RISE, and an AIDS Education and Training Center, supported by specialized primate research facilities and a peer-reviewed journal (Puerto Rico Health Sciences Journal). Technology operations are run on a conventional academic stack — Blackboard LMS, a terminal-based SIS, Microsoft 365, Portal NEXT, UKG Dimensions HR, and Respondus/Examsoft proctoring — managed internally with no public APIs or commercial product offerings. The institution holds active MSCHE accreditation, a Puerto Rico Postsecondary Institutions Board license, GI Bill approval, FERPA and Title IX compliance, and articulation agreements with UPR Bayamón and UPR Carolina for student transfers.

Name

University of Puerto Rico Medical Sciences Campus

Legal name

Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto de Ciencias Médicas

Website

https://rcm2.rcm.upr.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

The University of Puerto Rico Medical Sciences Campus is a government-owned health sciences university in San Juan comprising six professional schools (Medicine, Dental Medicine, Pharmacy, Nursing, Public Health, Health Professions), serving graduate and undergraduate students, federally funded researchers, and licensed health professionals in Puerto Rico.

Ownership category

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Product category

Higher Education (Health Sciences)

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Research Universities with Academic Medical Centers (AMCs) (EDAHAAAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Medical Schools (MD/DO Granting) (EDAHAGAB), Comprehensive Community Colleges (Transfer + Workforce) (EDAHADAE)

Keywords

• Health sciences education
• Medical school programs
• Nursing education
• Pharmacy education
• Continuing professional education

Headquarters

HQ city

San Juan

HQ country

Puerto Rico

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Matriculation Fees: Public university receiving government appropriations supplemented by tuition payments from in-state and out-of-state students. Tuition rates differentiated by residency status with Puerto Rico residents and U.S. mainland state residents receiving comparable in-state rates. Graduate programs operate at higher per-credit costs than undergraduate programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

The University of Puerto Rico Medical Sciences Campus (RCM) is a public health sciences university that delivers accredited academic programs through six professional schools: Medicine, Dental Medicine, Pharmacy, Nursing, Public Health, and Health Professions. It offers degree pathways from associate through doctoral levels, conducts NIH-funded research through multiple specialized institutes, and provides continuing education for licensed healthcare professionals across Puerto Rico.

Product overview

The University of Puerto Rico Medical Sciences Campus (Recinto de Ciencias Médicas, RCM) is a health sciences university organized as a single campus with six professional schools (Medicine, Dental Medicine, Pharmacy, Nursing, Public Health, and Health Professions) plus a system of research institutes, academic support centers, and administrative service offices. The academic portfolio spans undergraduate associate and bachelor's degrees through doctoral programs in health sciences disciplines. Research infrastructure includes federally-funded institutes (Behavioral Sciences Research Institute, Institute of Neurobiology, RCMI, NIGMS-RISE) and specialized centers (Bioethics, Women and Health, Health Sciences History). Student and academic operations are supported by integrated technology systems including Blackboard LMS, Portal NEXT, Student Information System (SIS), and the Conrado F. Asenjo Library. Continuing education for health professionals is delivered through DECEP. The institution does not offer commercial products; all offerings are educational services for students and the Puerto Rican healthcare community.

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Functional benefit

Products and services

• School of Medicine (Escuela de Medicina) Medical school offering the Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree and biomedical sciences graduate programs (MS/PhD) in Anatomy, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Physiology, and Microbiology. Includes transfer pathways to third-year medical studies. For prospective medical students in Puerto Rico.
• School of Dental Medicine (Escuela de Medicina Dental) Dental medicine school providing the Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree and advanced dental education programs. For prospective dental students.
• School of Pharmacy (Escuela de Farmacia) Pharmacy school offering the Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) and PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences degrees, including Industrial Pharmacy specialization. For prospective pharmacy students.
• School of Nursing (Escuela de Enfermería) Nursing school providing Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Master of Science in Nursing, PhD in Nursing, and Doctor of Nursing Practice with Specialization in Nurse Anesthesia (DNP-SA). For prospective nursing students including those transferring from UPR Bayamón and UPR Carolina.
• School of Public Health (Escuela Graduada de Salud Pública) Graduate public health school offering MS degrees in Demography, Industrial Hygiene, Nutrition, and Epidemiology; MPH in General Public Health, Epidemiology, Environmental Health, and Biostatistics; and DrPH/PhD programs in Health Systems Analysis, Social Determinants of Health, and Environmental Health. For prospective public health graduate students.
• School of Health Professions (Escuela de Profesiones de la Salud) Multi-disciplinary school offering associate degrees (Dental Assisting, Ophthalmic Technology, Radiologic Technology), bachelor's degrees (Health Sciences, Nuclear Medicine Technology, Health Education, Veterinary Technology), master's degrees (Health Information Administration, Speech-Language Pathology, Clinical Laboratory Science, Occupational Therapy), and doctoral programs (Clinical and Translational Research, Audiology, Physical Therapy). For prospective undergraduate and graduate allied health students.
• Continuing Education and Professional Studies Division (DECEP) Central division providing continuing education for physicians and health professionals in Puerto Rico. Designated as provider by the Puerto Rico Board of Licensing and Medical Discipline. Manages educational needs assessment, planning, and collaboration with health organizations. For licensed healthcare professionals seeking CE credits for license renewal.
• Conrado F. Asenjo Library Health sciences library providing research resources, literature databases, interlibrary loans, and academic support to students and faculty of the Medical Sciences Campus.
• Center for Technological Support in Academia (CATA) Design and production unit for educational and promotional materials providing graphic arts, audiovisual equipment circulation, photography, television, and amphitheater services for the campus community.
• Behavioral Sciences Research Institute (BSRI) Research institute conducting studies on mental disorders, behavioral problems, and chronic conditions in Puerto Rico's population. Funded by NIH through P60, RO1, and U01 grants; collaborates with Cambridge Health Alliance/Harvard and WHO on Latino health disparities research.
• Institute of Neurobiology Neuroscience research institute conducting research in neurobiology as a core operating unit of the Medical Sciences Campus.
• Puerto Rico Health Sciences Journal (PRHSJ) Peer-reviewed academic journal publishing health sciences research from the Medical Sciences Campus and external collaborators.
• Institute of Bioethics Eugenio M. de Hostos Bioethics research and education institute addressing ethical issues in health sciences at the Medical Sciences Campus.
• Women and Health Center Research center focused on women's health issues and health disparities within the Medical Sciences Campus.
• Institute of Health Sciences History (IHICIS) Historical research institute documenting the history of health sciences in Puerto Rico.
• AIDS Education and Training Center Federally funded center providing AIDS education and training for health professionals in Puerto Rico.
• Title V Project Federal Title V grant program supporting educational initiatives and student success at the Medical Sciences Campus.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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App detail

Integration24 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• UPR BayamóncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArticulation agreement allowing students to transfer from UPR Bayamón's Bachelor of Science in Nursing program to complete their degree at the Medical Sciences Campus.
• UPR CarolinacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArticulation agreements for Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Associate Degree in Expanded Functions Dental Assistance, enabling students to transfer upon completing prerequisite coursework at UPR Carolina.
• Cambridge Health Alliance and Harvard UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative research partnership through the Advanced Research Center of Excellence (P60 MD002261) led by Dr. Glorisa Canino, investigating asthma and mental health disparities in Latino populations.
• World Health OrganizationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBehavioral Sciences Research Institute has received funding and collaborated with WHO on mental health research initiatives.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Ponce Health Sciences University: Private health-sciences university in Puerto Rico with MD, DMD, PharmD, MPH and other health professions programs. Closest direct competitor to UPR-RCM among Puerto Rico's private health sciences schools, competing for students, faculty, and research funding.
• Universidad Central del Caribe: Private health-sciences university in Bayamón, Puerto Rico offering MD and other health professions programs. Directly competes with UPR-RCM for the same applicant pool, faculty, and clinical training sites within the Puerto Rico healthcare ecosystem.
• San Juan Bautista School of Medicine: Private medical school in Caguas, Puerto Rico granting the MD degree. Competes with UPR School of Medicine for Puerto Rican applicants and clinical training capacity.
• Universidad Central de Bayamón (Universidad Central del Caribe predecessor): Earlier iteration of the Universidad Central del Caribe; historically a competitor in physician training in Puerto Rico. Comparable MD-granting institution within the same territory.
• UPR Bayamón: Sister UPR campus offering a Bachelor of Science in Nursing with formal articulation to UPR-RCM. Functions as a feeder for RCM's nursing program and as a parallel UPR-system nursing provider.

Others

• Hispanic-Serving Health Professions Schools (HSHPS) network: National consortium of U.S. health-professions schools serving Hispanic populations. Comparable institutional mission and federal-grant-eligibility profile to UPR-RCM as a Hispanic-serving health sciences university.

Broad incumbents

• Morehouse School of Medicine: U.S. public HBCU medical school with NIH-funded research centers addressing health disparities in minority populations — closely analogous to UPR-RCM's Behavioral Sciences Research Institute research mission in Latino health disparities.
• Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine at Florida Atlantic University: Public U.S. medical school with NIH-funded research portfolio and community health focus. Comparable scale and mission to UPR-RCM within a public U.S. system framework.

Regional players

• University of the West Indies (UWI) Mona Faculty of Medical Sciences: Caribbean regional peer offering MBBS, DDS, nursing, pharmacy and public health programs through a Faculty of Medical Sciences. Comparable health-sciences training mission across the Caribbean basin.
• Universidad del Este (Ana G. Méndez University): Private Puerto Rico university system that operates competing health-sciences and nursing programs at the undergraduate and master's level. Partial overlap with UPR-RCM's undergraduate and continuing-education offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/rcmupr
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCfN-oq1YvOWmb5CYreMos7A
• Facebookfacebook.com/uprrcm
• Instagraminstagram.com/rcmupr
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/university-of-puerto-rico-medical-sciences-campus-rcm

Compliance4 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Subsidiaries19 records

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