The General Direction of Teaching and Research (Dirección General de Docencia e Investigación - Gobierno de La Ciudad de Buenos Aires) is linked to the Ministry of Health of the Government of the City of Buenos Aires.

Among its main functions are those of understanding in the research activities; coordinate the permanent training and reconversion of the human resources of the area, both in relation to the personnel of the plant as well as the systems of residences and concurrences; and direct the Higher Institute of Techniques for Health.