First Name
Ilse
Last Name
Cerda
What is the champion's current position?
International Consultant
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What are the champion's specialties or areas of expertise?
Ilse focuses on medical informatics, and project management.
What are the champion's achievements in digital health?
Ilse led the development and directed the first Health Information Systems in Costa Rica. She is the first woman specialist and still active in medical informatics at the College of Doctors of Costa Rica
Why is the champion passionate about digital health (how did the champion become interested in digital health)?
Since the 1980s, after majoring in medical informatics in the UK, Ilse understood the importance of health information systems to improve data quality and decision support and brought her expertise to support digital transformation in her country and the LAC region.
How can we attract more women to work on digital health?
Ilse asserts that we can attract more women to work in digital health by promoting digital health career at academy, medical schools, and computer schools.
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Which organization does the champion work for?
INFOSALUD
What is the champion's country of origin?
Costa Rica
Where does the champion live (country)
Costa Rica