Puerto Rico Governor-elect Election Candidates

Election Deadline: November 1, 2024

Puerto Rico Governor-elect Election Candidates

Voting Information

Voting for the next Governor-elect begins September 27, 2024, and concludes on November 1, 2024.

Eligible voting members (MACPs, FACPs, Members, and 2-year Resident/Fellow Members with an elect date of 9/1/2022 or earlier) will receive an election email containing their unique and personal voting credentials to vote online.

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Please review the Governor-elect candidate bios and statements below. When you are ready to vote, return to your election email and follow instructions to cast your ballot!  

 

Milton D. Carrero Quiñones, MD, FACP

To learn more about Dr. Carrero Quiñones, read their biosketch below.

 

Francisco J. Diaz Lozada, MD, FACP

To learn more about Dr. Diaz Lozada, read their biosketch below.

Candidate Bios

Candidate Statement: My interest is to help the ACP, institution which I’ve always admired, increase their impact in the practice of medicine. For many years, I’ve been dedicated to the education of students, new doctors and specialists in Internal Medicine. I’ve chaired a variety of organizations, with emphasis on improving the medical practice. As Medical Director, I’ve worked towards accreditation of Joint Commission and IM Program, while promoting other programs, such as the new cardiology fellowship, while being a consultant to multiple areas in the hospital. I’ve been president of the Medical Board in PR, and founding member of the College of Surgeon Physicians of PR. Our chapter needs to unify doctors and the community through education of what an Internist represents and nurture physician’s knowledge; having empathy with the current challenges faced by Internists, asking them about their concerns and giving purpose to the institution, motivating doctors to become members.

Medical School Education: Zaragoza, Spain

Post-Doctoral Training: Internal Medicine Specialist, Mayagüez Medical Center-Ponce School of Medicine Educational Consortium 1985-1988; Course, End of Life Care 2019

Board Certifications: Internal Medicine

Present Employment Position: Internal Medicine Program Director; Internal Medicine Department Chair; Medical Director; Governing Board Member, Mayagüez Medical Center; Internal Medicine Private Practice

ACP Chapter and Leadership Activities: Promoter, Fellowship & Membership; Co-author, Research Presentation; Abstracts Revision & Submission; Coordinator, Scientific Activities; Sponsor, Resident ACP Membership

ACP National Activities: Membership 1995; Fellowship 1995; Laureate Award, Puerto Rico 2021

Other Appointments/Activities: Community Service During Tropical Storms and Earthquakes; Internal Medicine Program Director, Mayagüez Medical Center (MMC) since 2001; Medical Director, MMC since 2000; Internal Medicine Department Chair, MMC; Governing Board Member, MMC; Professor, Ponce Health Sciences University; Internal Medicine Clerkship Coordinator, Ponce Health Sciences University

Areas of Professional Interest and Expertise: Internal Medicine Teaching; Research; Hospital Leadership

FAQ

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For other questions about the election, contact Julie Sinkoff at jsinkoff@acponline.org or 215-351-2699.

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