Additionally, from his experience in pathology, he develops a plastination process, an anatomical preservation technique, using samples of organs affected by uncommon diseases. His purpose is to leave this collection as a pedagogical tool for future generations of our institution. “Teaching with the body, with the tangible, helps to better understand disease and life. It is my way of leaving a mark,” he states. In his closing words, Professor Álvarez invites the medical community to keep the memory of the program alive: “Medicine in Cauca has left an important legacy, but that legacy is lost if we do not leave a mark. Institutions transcend us; human beings pass, but the University remains.”

Thus, there is no better way to celebrate a new anniversary than by honoring this physician who understands that science must engage in dialogue with culture; a physician whose role as an educator resonates with profound wisdom. This exhibition is not only a historical account; it is a tribute to 75 years in which the University of Cauca has placed life and empathy at the center of medicine. Today, we congratulate every student, faculty member, researcher, administrative staff member, and students of our Medicine Program for their invaluable contribution to the health and science of the country. You, like Professor Jaime Antonio Álvarez Soler, embody the spirit of service, excellence, and humanism that characterizes this bicentennial Alma Mater.