Diego Shmuels MD, MPH, CHCQM has extensive work experience in the healthcare industry. DIEGO started their career as a Family Practice Medical Coordinator at Cafesalud Esimed, where they managed chronic illness patients and established protocols for treating and managing patients. DIEGO also worked as an Emergency Room Physician and Instructor at San Jose Hospital/Parthenon Clinic, where they instructed interns and medical students and coordinated acute patient care.
Dr. Shmuels then served as a Program Director at the YMCA of Greater Miami, where they created programs for at-risk youth and mentally disabled teens and implemented adult programs for various chronic conditions. DIEGO also worked at the University of Miami - Center for Family Studies as a Research Associate, providing assessment protocols and referrals for NIH, NIMH, and NIDA studies.
In addition, Dr. Shmuels has experience as a Master Health Practitioner and Assessment Counselor at Citrus Health Network, performing crisis interventions and psych evaluations for patients and mentally disabled clients. DIEGO also worked as a Quality Assurance and Utilization Director at Internal Medicine Management Company, where they audited medical offices, improved quality of care, and managed relationships with HMO providers.
Dr. Shmuels has held various roles at Borinquen Health Care Centers, including Director of Quality Outcomes & Performance Improvement and Chief Quality Officer. In these positions, they were responsible for managing quality improvement programs, maintaining accreditation, and overseeing clinical operations.
Before their tenure at Borinquen Health Care Centers, Dr. Shmuels worked as the Manager of Program Administration at the Alpha-1 Foundation, where they managed a genetic condition detection program and evaluated clinical resource centers nationwide.
Overall, Dr. Shmuels' work experience demonstrates their expertise in quality improvement, clinical operations, program management, and patient care.
Diego Shmuels MD, MPH, CHCQM has an extensive educational background. DIEGO obtained their Bachelor and Masters in Nursing from Americus International University of Belize from 2005 to 2007. In 2006, they received their certification as an HIV Specialist from the American Academy of HIV Medicine. Diego also pursued further education in surgery, earning their certification as a Surgical Assistant from the American Board of Surgical Assistants in 2007.
Diego's passion for public health led him to pursue a Master's in Public Health degree with a focus on Health Promotion and Disease Prevention from Florida International University, where they studied from 2010 to 2013. In the same year, they obtained their certification as a Life Guard Instructor and Aquatics Instructor from YMCA of the USA.
DIEGO'scommitment to healthcare quality management is evident through their certification as a Board Certified Healthcare Quality Management professional from the American Board of Quality Assurance, which they obtained in 2015. Additionally, they hold a certification as a BLS Instructor in Healthcare Education from the American Heart Association and ASHI, obtained from 2000 to 2003.
Diego also engaged in research, working as a CAT 6 Research Associate at the University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine in 2002, where they conducted a research study on human subjects.
As for their medical training, Diego earned their Medical Doctor degree from the School of Medicine at Universidad del Rosario from 1990 to 1996. DIEGO'sexpertise lies in the field of Physician and Surgeon.
In addition to their educational achievements, Diego has obtained a certification as a Board Certified Health Care Quality Management professional in HCQM from the American Board of Quality Assurance and Utilization Review Physicians (ABQAURP). The specific details about the month and year of their certification were not provided.
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