More than 30 years support the practice of Dr. Carlos Díaz, who has been one of the most present in the creation of public policy for Puerto Rican doctors.
Dr. Carlos Díaz Velez, cardiologist and president of the College of Surgeons of Puerto Rico. Photo: Medicine and Public Health Magazine
The cardiologist Carlos Díaz Vélez was re-elected today, April 21, as president of the School of Medical Surgeons of Puerto Rico, a position that he assumes under the slogan of having “done things well so far.”
In an exclusive talk with Revista MSP, after announcing an implacable defeat with preliminary data that indicates his victory with 85% of the total voters over the opponent and outgoing vice president, Dr. Alicia Feliberti, Dr. Díaz expressed joy, satisfaction and an even greater commitment to the referee and to the Puerto Ricans who today support another period of his mandate in front of one of the most important medical institutions in Puerto Rico.
Although the electoral scrutiny has not yet ended, the triumph of Dr. Díaz is more than evident, so much so that his opponent has already accepted defeat and wished success to the new president of the school. The interesting thing is that Dr. Díaz, according to data, has triumphed in all the electorally enabled regions, with a margin of almost 60% more than Dr. Feliberti.
A proud doctor, defender of great causes and committed to his school
Dr. Díaz is a graduate of the School of Medicine of the University of Puerto Rico (UPR) and completed his training practice at the Veterans Hospital, where he would later specialize in cardiology as well as internal medicine.
His presence in the public sector has been visible for more than 2 decades as he participated in the creation of the Office of the Patient Advocate, served in the Medical Examining Court, Medical Tourism Corporation and even aspired to be mayor of San Juan although only He was a legislator of this municipality.
Solutions to the crisis in Puerto Rico’s health system is a latent concern
Dr. Díaz has always been seen as very emphatic in clarifying and finding solutions to the crisis facing the Puerto Rican health system, both on the issue of the so-called ‘flight’ of doctors, and on the alleged embezzlements that are being carried out. attacking the well-being of the community.
His dedication and passion for the medical debate has been the cause of strong confrontations with the previous presidency of the school headed by Dr. Victor Ramos, however, Dr. Díaz has always been open to dialogue and even in recent conversations with the Revista Medicina y Salud Pública, he highlighted his interest in continuing to build a school inclusive, respectful and with a sole purpose of service to the community.
Impressive medical career
More than 30 years support the medical practice of Dr. Carlos Diazwho has been one of the most present doctors in the creation of public policy for Puerto Rican doctors, even since he was the first patient advocate of Puerto Rico, and until today as president of the School of Doctors Surgeons of Puerto Rico that, compared to other presidencies, put as a pillar continuous medical education, attention to the mental health crisis on the Island and the retention of doctors in Puerto Rico under better working and human conditions.
Without a doubt, his work in different prestigious medical institutions as well as his public-political presence and the evident affection that hundreds of patients show him on social networks and on the street, endorse an action that supports the integrity of a career like that of Dr. Díaz that today is validated with an overwhelming election, where hope for improvements in a schoolno longer compulsory but honorary, covers the medical panorama of Puerto Rico.
Congratulations Dr. Díaz and much success in your presidential term 2024-2026, the Medicine and Public Health Magazine wishes you!
