Dr. Deborah Silva Diaz has been appointed interim dean of the School of Medicine at RCM

The doctor has more than 20 years of university teaching experience.

Luisa Ochoa

October 17, 2023 | | reading time: 2 minutes

Dr. Deborah Silva Diaz, Interim Dean of the College of Medicine on the Medical Sciences Campus. Image montage: Journal of Medicine and Public Health.

Through a statement Medical Sciences Complex From university Puerto Rico Announced the appointment of Dr. Deborah H. New Silva Diaz Interim Dean From the Faculty of Medicine Medical Sciences Complex.

On Monday, October 16, Dr. Dharma Vasquez Torres, Ph.D., MHSA, Interim President of the University Medical Sciences Complex Announce the new appointment to the entire university community.

Dr. Deborah H. Silva Díaz as a Professor in the Department of Pediatrics and her profile was recently evaluated for the appointment of Interim Head of the Department. Medical Sciences Complex (RCM) in response to the dismissal of Dr. Elka Ríos.

he Medical Sciences Complex He reported that Dr. Silva holds a Doctor of Medicine degree from the RCM College of Medicine and a Master of Education with an emphasis in medical education from the University of Cincinnati.

She also has a specialty in pediatrics and a subspecialty in hospital pediatrics, and is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics in both areas.

It is noteworthy that he is a member of many academic societies at the local, national and international levels, including being a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics and a member of the Board of Directors of the Inter-American Federation of Associations of Colleges of Medicine. Representing the American Association of Medical Colleges (AAMC).

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Dr. Silva has received numerous honors throughout her career. His academic career has been highlighted by his commitment to the new generation of doctors and health professionals. health to Puerto Rico.

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