Professor Eliana Zemanate Zúñiga from the Department of Pediatrics, affiliated with the Faculty of Health Sciences, was appointed as Vice President of the Colombian Society of Pediatrics (SCP) in a ceremony held at the Metropolitan Club in Bogotá at the beginning of February.

In a significant event held at the Metropolitan Club in Bogotá on February 1st, the Colombian Society of Pediatrics conducted the inauguration ceremony for its President and Board of Directors. During this event, Dr. Eliana Zemanate, affiliated with the Faculty of Health Sciences at our Alma Mater, the University of Cauca, was appointed as Vice President of the Colombian Society of Pediatrics (SCP).

Without a doubt, this important position is a recognition of her career in the field of pediatrics and her commitment to child health. 'This appointment means a greater commitment to the health and well-being of children, adolescents, their families, and society, as well as a great responsibility to the pediatric community,' said the professor with conviction and emotion.

Dr. Zemanate is a medical surgeon from the University of Cauca, a specialist in Pediatrics from Javeriana University, a specialist in Pediatric Critical Care from the CES University, and a Specialist in Teaching and Pedagogy from the Fundación del Área Andina. She currently serves as a faculty member in the Department of Pediatrics in both undergraduate and graduate programs at this institution, experiences that make her a key figure in developing strategies to strengthen pediatric services in our region.

"The Colombian Society of Pediatrics has been working with the University of Cauca on academic and continuing education activities through the Pediatric Update Sessions, which address current knowledge challenges, as well as the Good Treatment Sessions, which have a significant social impact. Therefore, we will continue to support these activities nationally, as well as the participation of faculty in the ongoing education programs offered by the SCP," expressed Dr. Zemanate with gratitude for the opportunity to play a more active role in this important partnership.

Thus, the University of Cauca congratulates Dr. Eliana Zemanate on this important achievement and reaffirms its commitment to continuing to contribute to social development from various fields of knowledge. We know that the members of Unicauca, guided by principles of excellence and solidarity, take on diverse roles that significantly contribute to the building of society.

For more information:

Faculty of Health Sciences

Email: fsalud@unicauca.edu.co