In the complaint on social networks, two topics put forward by the Minister of Health are questioned: Guillermo Alfonso Jaramillo in Sweden in the 80s.
In particular, the complainant Edward Morrón, who claimed to be a lawyer with the profile ‘X’, Inquires about cardiovascular surgery and pediatric cardiovascular surgery degrees obtained at Lund UniversityOne of the oldest and most prestigious institutions in Northern Europe.
“I wonder if there were any Swedish academies in Colombia in the 70s? And I’m not talking about any Swedish academies…” the complaint reads.
And he adds: “but also an academy to teach medical Swedish. Imagine medicine, a very complex profession practiced in Swedish, crazy! Especially in years The 70s were the time when there was no internet. If this is true, the minister is a true genius!”
He also contacted Marrón l.to an academic institution to verify whether Secretary Jaramillo actually studied at the university..
“We could not find anyone with this name in our records. Moreover, the Swedish medical program is Swedish and we do not have any international courses in these fields,” the university states in Marrón’s complaint.
The institution adds: “I understand. It is not that easy. Please note that in Sweden the clinical training of doctors towards specialist competence is the responsibility of public healthcare providers. not universities, but regional councils. Therefore, there are no courses in medical school. this leads to a specialization degree.
The Minister of Health held a press conference at the ministry facilities to clarify the situation.
Despite the complaint, during the press conference Minister Jaramillo defended his title and assured: “There are those who try to fish in murky waters. But they will not be able to beat me in this, because there is a way to document all my skills.” studies.”
Minister Jaramillo also stated that he served as the Chamber representative between 2005-2009. He found a substitute to continue his education in Vienna in 1982 and 1986. operation your wife.
“In 1982 I went to Vienna and there, as you can see, I received a diploma in special surgery and abdominal surgery. There is a certificate from the University of Vienna. This is a specialization directly with the university and the University Hospital of Vienna. The diploma is here, this is the original. Someone said, but you were representing the House. Yes, but people forget the story. I was elected as a representative to the Parliament between 1982 and 1986. But at that time, someone had a deputy and could retire for a while. I retired in September and returned by July 1983. This was allowed and my deputy, Dr. Rómulo retired me,” the minister said at the press conference.
By the way, regarding the studies carried out in Sweden, he ensured that for five years until 1994 he received the title of thoracic surgeon and cardiac surgeon, approved by the “Highest Health Authority (hospital) of Sweden”. He later stated that he validated these studies with Icfes while in Colombia, equivalent to the title of specialist in cardiovascular and thoracic surgery.
At the press conference, the minister announced the titles and approvals obtained:
Source: Exame
