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Emergency medicine in Peru.

Robert C Swanson1, Nelson R Morales Soto, Abel Garcia Villafuerte

  • 1Department of Emergency Medicine, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee Wisconsin, USA.

The Journal of Emergency Medicine
|September 27, 2005
PubMed
Summary

Emergency Medicine (EM) in Peru is a growing field, with its first residency program established in 1993. This review details the specialty's progress, challenges, and future objectives in the country.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Specialties
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Emergency Medicine (EM) is an evolving medical specialty globally.
  • Peru's healthcare system is developing its capacity in emergency care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the development of Emergency Medicine in Peru.
  • To outline the current organization, challenges, and goals of EM in Peru.

Main Methods:

  • Personal experience of specialists in Peru.
  • Communication with Peruvian EM specialists.

Main Results:

  • The first EM residency program in Peru began in 1993 at Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos (UNMSM).
  • The specialty's growth involves addressing unique organizational and resource challenges.

Conclusions:

  • Emergency Medicine in Peru has a history dating back to 1993.
  • Continued development and strategic planning are essential for advancing EM in Peru.

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