50 years ahead
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What began as a visionary choice in Maastricht became the foundation of the Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences. This jubilee marks a moment of pride and a collective gaze toward the future
1974
Launch Eight Medical Faculty: first cohort of medical students
1975
Founding of Skillslab: practical training for medical students
1976
Official opening of State University Limburg: former name of Maastricht University
1980
Founding of the General Faulty: Social Health Sciences programme
1984
From the General Faculty to the Faculty of Health Sciences
1991
Official opening of Academic Hospital Maastricht in Randwyck
1996
From State University Limburg to Maastricht University
2007
The merging of the faculties: official launch of the Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences
2008
Integration of FHML and AZM: Maastricht University Medical Centre+
2026
50th Dies Natalis Maastricht University
Fifty years ago, something remarkable began in Maastricht. As early as 1974, the first medical students were educated by pioneers, driven by a unique vision and the courage to innovate, even before it was certain whether a university would be established. In 1976, the first official cohort of medical students at the State University of Limburg began their studies.
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Problem based learning placed students at the heart of their own learning journey. This led to further educational developments, including the establishment of the Faculty of Health Sciences, grounded in a broad and integrated vision of health and care. This holistic approach continues to form the foundation of the Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences today.
Werkzaamheden in Randwyck - HCL Beeldbank, P.W..R Mellaart, Fotocollectie GAM, nr. 9700
Eerste cursisten geneeskunde en Dr. Tans- 1974
Cohort 1974 tijdens ter ere van het 50-jarig bestaan Geneeskunde
Respiration room MUMC+
First open day Health Sciences in 1982
Constructions Universiteitssingel 50 in 1990
For fifty years, FHML has been at the forefront of education, research and health. This jubilee is more than a moment of reflection. It is a moment of pride and a shared invitation to look ahead. Towards 50 years ahead in health.