Medical Education

Students spend a lot of time discussing patient's diagnosis and treatment.Hospital Vozandes-Quito is affiliated with six Ecuadorian universities for medical, nursing and paramedical education:  
  • Universidad Central del Ecuador, Quito (medical, nursing, paramedical)
  • Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador, Quito (medical, nursing)
  • Universidad San Francisco de Quito (medical)
  • Universidad de Loja (medical)
  • Universidad Internacional del Ecuador (medical)
  • Universidad Tecnológica Equinoccial (medical)
  • Universidad del Azuay ( in process)
Staff members instruct students as externs and interns as well as ophthalmology and family practice residencies in medicine. The nursing education program is designed to give practical, hospital-based experience to students at the undergraduate level. Other programs include pre-professional experience in laboratory, pharmacy, radiology, physical therapy, respiratory therapy, occupational therapy, social work, accounting and secretarial services.

Harold Goerzen
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