For more than 30 years they have supported the practice of Dr. Carlos Diaz, who has been one of the most visible figures in public policy setting for Puerto Rican physicians.
Dr. Carlos Diaz Velez, cardiologist and president of the College of Surgeons of Puerto Rico. Image: Journal of Medicine and Public Health
cardiologist Carlos Diaz Velez was re-elected today, April 21, as the new president president Follower school to the doctors Surgeons Puerto Rico For the period from 2024 to 2026; He holds this position under the motto: “Things have been good so far.”
In an exclusive conversation with Revista MSP, after announcing his crushing defeat with preliminary data indicating that he won 85% of the total electorate, beating his rival and outgoing Vice President, Dr. Alicia Filiberti, Dr. Diaz expressed his happiness, satisfaction and love. Greater commitment to the governor and Puerto Ricans who today support another term of his term in front of one of the most important medical institutions in Puerto Rico.
Although the electoral audit is not over yet, Dr. Díaz's victory is more than clear, to the point that his opponent has already accepted defeat and wished success to the new president. president Follower school. The interesting thing is that Dr. Díaz, according to the data, prevailed in all electorally possible regions, with a margin of almost 60% greater than Dr. Filiberte.
Watch the first reactions to Intisar Dr. Carlos Diaz here:
A proud doctor, an advocate for great causes and committed to his causes school
Dr. Diaz is a graduate of the University School of Medicine Puerto Rico (UPR) and completed his training practice at a Veterans Affairs Hospital, where he later specialized in cardiology as well as internal medicine.
His presence in the public sector has been evident for more than two decades, where he participated in establishing the Office of the Patient Advocate, and served in the Court of Investigation the doctorsand the Medical Tourism Foundation, and he even aspired to become the mayor of the city of San Juan even though he was just a legislator for this municipality.
Solutions to the health system crisis Puerto Rico It's an underlying concern
Dr. Diaz has always been seen as being very assertive in clarifying and finding solutions to the crisis facing the country's health system. Puerto Ricoboth regarding the issue of the so-called “leakage”. the doctorsAs in the case of alleged embezzlement that attacks the well-being of society.
His dedication and passion for the medical debate caused strong confrontations with the previous presidency of the party school However, headed by Dr. Victor Ramos, Dr. Díaz has always been open to dialogue and, even in recent conversations with Revista Medicina y Salud Pública, highlighted his interest in continuing to build a healthy community. school Inclusive, respectful, and its sole goal is to serve the community.
An impressive medical career
Over 30 years supporting medical practice Dr. Carlos Diazwho was one of the doctors More present in creating public policy the doctors Puerto Ricans, even since the first lawyer for a patient Puerto RicoAnd even today president Follower school to the doctors Surgeons Puerto Rico Which, compared to other presidencies, has established a foundation for continuing medical education, attention to the island's mental health crisis, and retention. the doctors in Puerto Rico Under better working and humanitarian conditions.
There is no doubt that his work in various prestigious medical institutions, as well as his public political presence and the clear affection shown to him by hundreds of patients on social networks and in the street, support an act that supports the integrity of a profession like that of Dr. Diaz that has been validated today with a landslide election, where Hope for improvements in A schoolno longer obligatory but honorary, covers the panorama of medicine Puerto Rico.
Congratulations Dr. Diaz and much success in your 2024-2026 presidential term, the Journal of Medicine and Public Health wishes you!