London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine

Educational/professional background

I am a consultant in Internal Medicine having completed a five-year long residency in Madrid. I have clinical experience in Bolivia, Ethiopia, Brazil, and Spain, with a strong focus on infectious and tropical diseases.

Research interests or career goals

My research interests include tuberculosis, vector-borne infections and improving diagnostic pathways in LMIC settings. My long-term goal is to work at the intersection of clinical care and applied global health research.

Why I chose LSHTM/my programme

I chose LSHTM for its reputation in global health, its emphasis on research skills and statistics, and its diverse, international learning environment.