[A tribute to Professor Mario Plaza de los Reyes, MD]

Area of Science:

• Nephrology
• Medical History
• Chilean Medical Society

Background:

• Tribute to Professor Mario T Plaza de los Reyes, a pioneering figure in Nephrology in Chile.
• Highlights his legacy as an educator and scholar.
• Acknowledges his foundational role in establishing Nephrology as a medical specialty.

Discussion:

• Professor Plaza de los Reyes's active engagement with the Revista Médica de Chile.
• His roles as a contributor, reviewer, and reader for the journal.
• His leadership within the Sociedad Médica de Santiago (Chilean Society of Internal Medicine), including his presidency.

Key Insights:

• Professor Plaza de los Reyes was instrumental in the development of Nephrology in Chile.
• His academic and professional activities significantly impacted the medical community.
• His long-standing relationship with the Revista Médica de Chile underscores his commitment to medical scholarship.

Outlook:

• Continuing the legacy of Professor Plaza de los Reyes in Nephrology education and practice.
• Encouraging future generations of medical professionals in Chile.
• Preserving the history and contributions of key figures in Chilean medicine.