[50th anniversary of the School of Medicine Psychiatry Department of the University of Puerto Rico].

The Department of Psychiatry of the University of Puerto Rico was established 50 years ago. We describe its mission and accomplishments in Education, Clinical Services and Research. We are proud of our achievements in preparing 243 General Psychiatrists and 65 Child/Adolescent Psychiatrists as well as participating in the education to medical students and other health related disciplines. There have being other excellent contributions in Clinical Services and Research. The Department will continue it's commitment with the education of Residents and students and offering high quality clinical services based on up-to date research. An example of that is the establishment of the CEMPAS, an anxiety specialty center with special interest in psychosomatic medicine.