Introduction: little research has been done on the origin and development of the University Student Federation, in the province and medical university of Pinar del Río. Going to those who initiated, founded and continued the work of this student organization is a necessary premise to know its history.
Objective: to bear witness to the history of FEU in the medical university of Pinar del Río.
Methods: theoretical methods such as historical-logical, inductive-deductive and analysis and synthesis, along with empirical methods such as documentary review and testimonial collection.
Development: eight professionals from the health sector were interviewed, who ruled the organization during their time as students, compiling mandatory reference material for students, leaders of student organizations and university campus in general, moving from the first representatives of the FEU in the province from 1968 to the present.
Conclusions: the achievements of the FEU are undeniable, and are based on the actions of young people who did not drop the conquered flags, not in vain it has been said that history is made by the masses, but also by the men who lead them
