Dr. Jorge Martínez Camacho: an illustrious urologist

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Keywords:

doctor, urologist, career

Abstract

Introduction: Cuba is a country of men of science who have been outstanding in different branches of knowledge. Medical Sciences have had, throughout history, great personalities.
Objective: to highlight the life and work of Doctor Jorge Martínez Camacho as an example of a revolutionary doctor committed to his patients' welfare.
Method: a bibliographic review was carried out that included books, web pages, articles from local radio and television media, original documents of the treated personality and personal interviews.
Conclusions: Dr. Jorge Martínez Camacho's medical and revolutionary career makes him an example for present and future generations of professionals in white coats. His deep love for medicine and his country, as well as his responsibility and unlimited dedication to the art of healing, make him an illustrious Urology Specialist.

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Author Biographies

Odelvys Chaviano Salgado, Policlínico Universitario “Pablo Agüero Guedes”

Especialista en I Grado en Medicina Interna. Profesor Instructor en la Universidad de Ciencias Médicas de Villa Clara.

Yunier Márquez Pérez, Universidad de Ciencias Médicas de Villa Clara

Estudiante de Medicina

Lusimy Costa Reyes, Policlínico Universitario “Leandro Figueroa Gonzáles”

Técnico Medio en Enfermería

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Published

2021-07-31

How to Cite

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Chaviano Salgado O, Márquez Pérez Y, Costa Reyes L. Dr. Jorge Martínez Camacho: an illustrious urologist. Acta Méd Centro [Internet]. 2021 Jul. 31 [cited 2025 Jul. 2];15(3):469-73. Available from: https://revactamedicacentro.sld.cu/index.php/amc/article/view/1213

Issue

Vol. 15 No. 3 (2021): July-September

Section

Culture and Medicine

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