In an era where healthcare faces constant challenges and change, MedEdge stands as a platform of hope and optimism, especially for the next generation. We’re more than just a show – we’re a growing community committed to highlighting the untold stories of optimism, creative thinking, and progress within the healthcare field. Our mission is to inspire actionable change and cultivate a network of forward-thinking healthcare leaders, educators, and learners.
Hosted by Marcus Grimm and Medtrics CEO Dr. Santhosh Cherian.
Brought to you by Medtrics: Practice medicine, Not software.
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In an era where healthcare faces constant challenges and change, MedEdge stands as a platform of hope and optimism, especially for the next generation. We’re more than just a show – we’re a growing community committed to highlighting the untold stories of optimism, creative thinking, and progress within the healthcare field. Our mission is to inspire actionable change and cultivate a network of forward-thinking healthcare leaders, educators, and learners.
Hosted by Marcus Grimm and Medtrics CEO Dr. Santhosh Cherian.
Brought to you by Medtrics: Practice medicine, Not software.
Ep. 20 | Leading Medical Education in Puerto Rico: The Journey and Process w/ Sarahi Rodríguez, MD
MedEdge: Building Tomorrow’s Healthcare
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1 year ago
Ep. 20 | Leading Medical Education in Puerto Rico: The Journey and Process w/ Sarahi Rodríguez, MD
In this episode of MedEdge, Sarahi Rodriguez, MD, Program Director of the Internal Medicine Residency Program at Universidad Central del Caribe (UCC), shares her unique journey from working as a hospitalist in the U.S. to returning home to Puerto Rico. She discusses the challenges and triumphs of transitioning her residency program from manual systems to a digital platform, and the ongoing efforts to retain medical talent on the island. Listen as she reveals her vision for creating more opportunities for Puerto Rican doctors, the importance of mentorship, and the critical role of efficient technology in medical education.
Key Highlights:
Dr. Rodriguez’s return to Puerto Rico amidst COVID-19.
Mentoring residents on building private practices.
How UCC transitioned from spreadsheets to an advanced platform.
The challenges of retaining medical professionals in Puerto Rico.
This episode is a must-listen for healthcare educators, administrators, and leaders who are navigating the challenges of modernizing medical education while fostering local talent. Dr. Rodriguez’s insights into leveraging technology, mentoring future physicians, and creating sustainable healthcare systems in Puerto Rico offer valuable lessons for anyone committed to improving residency programs and retaining medical professionals.
Links
Medtrics
Sarahi Rodríguez, MD Instagram
UCC Website
Santhosh Cherian, MD
Marcus Grimm
MedEdge: Building Tomorrow’s Healthcare
In an era where healthcare faces constant challenges and change, MedEdge stands as a platform of hope and optimism, especially for the next generation. We’re more than just a show – we’re a growing community committed to highlighting the untold stories of optimism, creative thinking, and progress within the healthcare field. Our mission is to inspire actionable change and cultivate a network of forward-thinking healthcare leaders, educators, and learners.
Hosted by Marcus Grimm and Medtrics CEO Dr. Santhosh Cherian.
Brought to you by Medtrics: Practice medicine, Not software.
