Cayetano Heredia University

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Cayetano Heredia University (Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia, UPCH, or simply Cayetano Heredia) is a private research university in Lima, Peru. It was named in honor of Cayetano Heredia, one of the eminent Peruvian physicians of the 19th century. The university is overseen by a board of trustees and is not owned by any private or state entity. It is considered one of the best medical schools in Peru, along the "San Fernando" Faculty of Medicine of the National University of San Marcos (UNMSM), and is currently one of the biggest institutes of scientific research and output in the country. Established in 1961 by professors and alumni of the UNMSM because of political disagreements with its board of directors, it consistently ranks among the top 3 institutes of higher education in Peru, top 50 in Latin America and is one of the leading 800 universities in the world. Since 1996, it forms part of the Consortium of Universities as a founding member. It is formed by other 3 private higher education institutes considered the best in their respective fields; the Pontifical Catholic University of Peru specializing in social studies, Universidad del Pacífico in economics, and the University of Lima in business. Today, it enrolls over 11,000 students, has over 20 majors organized in 8 faculties, a postgraduate school and international relations with other leading universitie

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