The Vladimir Ilich Lenin General University Hospital—the first in eastern Cuba to be inaugurated by Fidel Castro Ruz following the triumph of the Revolution. It is inviting professionals, educators, and researchers to participate in a Scientific Symposium marking its 61st anniversary.
The event will be dedicated to the centenary of the birth of the historic leader of the Cuban Revolution. Whom the announcement recognizes as a driving force behind the thought and action that fostered the country’s scientific development.
In keeping with tradition, this gathering encourages the presentation of research findings and the exchange of experiences among professionals working at the institution. Through science, it is possible to contribute to solving challenges in education and patient care. As well as to enhancing professional performance within the healthcare sector.
According to the event announcement, registration for submissions will remain open until October 28th. Selected projects will be presented in person on November 3rd, 4th, and 5th, in the halls of the hospital’s Teaching Block.
Key thematic areas include oncological diseases, infertility, maternal and child care, human resources development, the clinical-epidemiological management of health conditions. The use of natural and traditional medicine, rehabilitation, and medical imaging.
The call for submissions also encompasses the use of communication technologies and digitalization in patient care, education, research, and management. Learning resources and educational technology in the medical sciences; scientific output, educational outreach, and university extension. Methodological work in medical education; health economics; and artificial intelligence.
According to an announcement on the hospital’s institutional profile, Dr. Julio Yamel Verdecia Reyes—General Director of Public Health in Holguin and Dr. George Velázquez Zúñiga—Rector of the University of Medical Sciences of Holguin (UCMHo) will serve as honorary members.
Also participating as guests will be Dr. Rosell Dorrego Anzardo, President of the Council of Scientific Health Societies in the province, and Dr. Yanexy Pérez González, Director of Science, Technology, and Innovation at the UCMHo.
The organizing committee will be chaired by Dr. Amalia Pupo Zúñiga, General Director of the hospital and President of its Scientific Council. The Scientific Committee will be led by Dr. Carmen Paula Rodríguez Jiménez, Head of the Department of Teaching and Research.
Moreover the committee also includes Dr. Sara Liz Ricardo Suárez, Dr. Víctor Cruz Velázquez, Dr. Rubén Reynaldo, Dr. Pedro Alejandro Escalona Díaz. Tomás de la Peña González, Marina Casabielle Marrero, Roleider Tamayo Matos (Master of Science), and Aracely Lores Cruz (Master of Science).
Each submission must include an introduction, objective, methods, results, and conclusions, along with a maximum of five keywords. Each paper may have up to five authors. For each author, the following information must be provided: full name, institution, department or service, city, country, email address, and ORCID iD.
In addition to the scientific symposium organized to mark another year since the hospital first began operations, the program will feature tributes to the institution’s founders. Recognition for outstanding professionals, and keynote lectures delivered by high-level specialists.
Over the years, this healthcare facility has become an essential component of the health system in Holguin. The institution invites the scientific community to share their contributions and experiences during this event. Which is dedicated to research and the advancement of healthcare.
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