About Us
Medicina Urbana
Bringing Public Health to Every Community
A student-led initiative delivering free, accessible healthcare to underserved communities across Puerto Rico, while empowering medical students through immersive, community-based clinical experiences.
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Our Mission
Medicina Urbana is a student-run public health initiative based at the Universidad Central del Caribe (UCC). Our mission is to improve health equity across Puerto Rico by delivering free and culturally competent healthcare services. Our efforts focus into marginalized populations and shaping the next generation of physicians into socially conscious leaders and community advocates.
Our Vision
We envision a Puerto Rico where no community goes without preventive care. Our long-term goal is to become a national and regional model for sustainable student-led health outreach, driven by medical education, interdisciplinary partnerships, and meaningful engagement with underserved populations.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I become a part of Medicina Urbana?
If you're a current UCC medical student—you already are! All enrolled students are welcome to participate in our initiatives. There's no formal sign-up process. Simply stay tuned to our group chat and class rep announcements for clinic opportunities and event updates.
Who can participate in Medicina Urbana activities?
All UCC medical students, from MS1s to clinical years, are encouraged to join. Whether you’re new to medicine or seasoned with clinical experience, you’ll find meaningful ways to contribute—through direct patient care, outreach, research, or leadership.
How do I sign up for clinics and events?
We announce all activities through our official chat and class group chats. Each event has a Sign-Up, and spots are filled on a first-come, first-served basis—so we recommend signing up early!
Do I need clinical skills to help?
Not at all! We host annual workshops on clinical basics—such as vital signs and patient interviews—especially tailored for first-year students, which are required to participate in clinics. Students can help with logistics, outreach, education, data collection, and much more.
What types of activities or services does Medicina Urbana offer in the community?
  • Blood glucose & cholesterol screenings
  • Blood pressure & oxygen saturation monitoring
  • BMI assessments & basic health evaluations
  • Basic medical history taking
  • Community education and wellness promotion
What are the benefits of participating?
  • Hands-on clinical exposure in real-world settings
  • Leadership opportunities in organization and project development
  • Community engagement and health advocacy training
  • Research opportunities that advance health equity
  • Networking with alumni, mentors, and other organizations
  • Service hours for residency, scholarships, and honors programs
Upcoming Events
Departamento de Salud, Salud Eres Tú
Date: October 18, 2025 🕘 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location: Parque Central de San Juan
Sign-up: Opens soon
Clínica de Salud en Dorado
Date: October 25, 2025 🕘 9:00am - 2:00pm
Location: Cancha de Dorado, Iglesia Metodista
Sign-up: Opens soon
Past Events
Our Leadership Team
Rychel Torres
President
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Cecilia Olmo
Vice-President
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Patricia Torres Rivera
Secretary
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Ángel Vega
Treasurer
Marcel Grau
Health Promoter/ Clinic Coordinator
Andrea Fábregas
Social Media Coordinator
Bryan Ruiz
Research Coordinator
Emily Franco
Harm Reduction
Clinic Coordinator
José Encarnación
Group Mentor
Carlos G. Pérez
Group Mentor
Patricia de Llovio
MS3 Representative
Celiann Pérez
MS2 Representative
Jonathan Figueroa
MS1 Representative
Dr. Harry Mercado, MD
Advisor
Affiliations & Collaborations
Partnering with leading organizations to advance public health medicine education and practice.
Contact Us
Universidad Central del Caribe Ave. Laurel, Santa Juanita, Bayamon, Puerto Rico, 00956
Follow us for updates and events.
medicinaurbana@
uccaribe.edu
Email us with any questions.
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