History of Latin American Dermatology

E. SILVA-LIZAMA, P. H. URQUIZU, P. GREENBERG, S. DE LEÓNFigures 26, 27 and 28.Views of theHospitalizationService of the RamiroGálvez NationalHospitalwas wrongly called a hospital there were 80patients: 15 mutilated by leprosy, 8 in goodphysical condition who were treated as ambulatory Hansenian sufferers, and 52 non-leprouschronic patients with various diseases; there were also two beggars, one patientwith a mental impairment and two alcoholics who aided in the treatment of patients andbegged for alms to defray their expenses.March 9, 1973, saw the birth of the Board (Patronato) for Action Against Leprosy, anon-profit, non-religious, non-political welfare organization, the main goal of which isthe struggle against leprosy and related dermatological diseases in Guatemala.In 1975 the Board for Action Against Leprosy created a graduate course at INDERMAfor the study and dissemination of Dermatology, taught by Prof. Doctor Fernando A.Cordero C; the latter was its founder and head in Leprology matters among young physiciansin Guatemala. With the assistance of the Guatemalan Academy of Dermatology,Siphylology and Leprology, the basis for this academic activity is programmed andagreed on. Stress is laid on the attendance by students at the Institute of Dermatologyduring hospital mornings and for four hours a day for the purpose of following the previouslyestablished study program (Figures 30, 31, 32).The graduate program that bears the name of “Professor Carlos N. Cordero A.” Hasenabled the graduation of 67 dermatologists specializing in Dermatology and SkinSurgery, 27 of whom came from Central and South America. (Table 3)TEACHING UNIT (Figures 33, 34, 35)Our vision: To be among the leaders in professional training at national and internationallevel.Goals: Promoting research of and updating dermatological problems.Contributing to the medical and scientific improvement of the physician.Figure 29.Dr. Fernando A.Cordero C.Graduate Course in Dermatology1. Exact name of the degree that will be awarded: Master’s.2. Name of the head of the program: Dr. Peter A. Greenberg Cordero,Dr. Suzzette de León.3. Sales promise: Care for more than 50,000 patients. We have a Hospitalfor outpatients and hospitalization. Multidisciplinary laboratory includingdermatopathology. Solid training in the Medical and Surgicalarea in Dermatology.4. Aimed at: Local and foreign physicians and surgeons.5. Why a student must choose this master’s and not another: Because it is the onlyschool training specialists in Dermatology at a Central American level, with 25 years ofexperience. Care for more than 50,000 patients per year. 50-bed hospital. Outpatientcare in this capital. Outpatient care in Zacapa (Rural Program).6. Academic program. Longitudinal units (length: 3 years). Transversal units (3 to 4months).244