Eudoxia Piriz becomes the first woman to matriculate in 1912

The medical faculty of Granada was founded in 1532, six years after the first steps were taken to found the University of Granada. It was one of the first faculties of the university, alongside the Faculty of Philosophy and Letters. During the 16th century, the faculty operated in an environment of tolerance with the inclusion of Morisco students, though it faced a scarcity of economic resources. In the 17th century, the faculty expanded thanks to a donation from Juan Crespo Marmolejo, and the first study plan was published.

By the 18th century, the faculty moved to the Colegio de San Pablo. In 1857, it relocated to a building adjacent to the Hospital of San Juan de Dios on what is now Rector López Argüeta Street. In 1944, it moved to its penultimate location in a neoclassical building designed by architects Sebastián Vilata and Valls, and Vicente Botella and Miralles. During the early 20th century, the faculty reached a peak of splendor, reaching a student body of about 500.

In 1912, Eudoxia Piriz became the first woman to matriculate at the faculty. For a period, the faculty occupied a large building on Madrid Avenue, which featured 22 classrooms and 5 laboratories. Nearby, the San Cecilio Hospital was inaugurated in 1952 to complement practical activity. In 2015, both the faculty and the hospital were moved to new, modern facilities in the Parque Tecnológico de Ciencias de la Salud.

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