Enrique Mendoza Posada

politician

Enrique Mendoza Posada was a notable Panamanian physician and the former dean of the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Panama, where he served for 13 years. He was a prominent advocate for modernizing medical education in Panama, emphasizing the urgent need for new facilities to train future doctors in line with the challenges of the 21st century. Just days before his passing on June 17, 2023, he reflected on the necessity of a new medical school infrastructure during an interview, highlighting the evolution of healthcare needs and the importance of integrating clinical care, education, and research. Despite significant planning for a new campus, including securing land and funding, the project faced numerous obstacles and had not yet come to fruition by the time of his death.