In this episode of Med School Minutes, we’re joined by Dr. Soenita Nannan Panday-Gopisingh, Course Director of the Tropical Medicine Program and Chief Medical Officer of one of the world’s oldest continuously operating hospitals in Suriname 🌍

Dr. Nannan Panday-Gopisingh shares her journey from medical training in the Netherlands to leading healthcare initiatives in Suriname, offering insight into tropical diseases, global health systems, and why these conditions are no longer limited to specific regions of the world 🌿

The conversation explores real-world medical training, emerging infectious diseases, and the role of tropical medicine in preparing future physicians for today’s global health challenges.

00:00 Introduction to Med School Minutes
01:27 Meet Dr. Soenita Nannan Panday-Gopisingh
03:13 From Clinical Care to Hospital Leadership
06:40 Tropical Medicine and Infectious Diseases in Suriname
11:17 Inside One of the World’s Oldest Hospitals
15:56 Modernizing Care and Neonatal Innovation
20:55 Why Suriname’s Healthcare System Stands Out
24:34 Why Tropical Medicine Matters Today
31:04 Emerging Diseases and Global Health Challenges
40:31 Closing Remarks

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