Challenge
Lack of access to cost-effective, high-quality secondary care services in rural areas out of reach of most modern medical facilities.
Description
Hospital PVM has empowered local health care professionals through the establishment of a Physician Residency Program in partnership with the Catholic University of Ecuador and a Nurse Training Program with Luis Vargas Torres University. These students learn the best medical and administrative practices available to become future rural care leaders.
Outcomes
Empowered local health care professionals through training programs, potentially leading to better healthcare in rural areas.
