School of Medicine - Department of Surgery
Laura Isabel
VALENCIA ÁNGEL
GENERAL
Biography
Laura Valencia is a tenured professor in the Department of Surgery. In addition, she has been working as a General Surgeon at the International Hospital of Colombia since March 2020. In her free time, she engages in the design, manufacturing, and commercialization of simulation models for surgical procedure practice. These models are crafted using durable materials to ensure their versatility and long-lasting use.
EDUCATION AND
Qualifications
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Specialist in General Surgery
Universidad Industrial de Santander, 2017
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Physician and Surgeon
Universidad Industrial de Santander, 2005
AREAS OF
Expertise
- General surgery
- Epidemiology
- Clinical simulation
OFFICE
Hours
Wednesday 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Friday 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 m.
Facultad de Salud, Cra 32 # 29-31, Departamento de Cirugía
Outstanding
Works
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Epidemiología del trauma en Bucaramanga, Colombia: análisis del registro institucional de trauma en el Hospital Universitario de Santander
Article, Revista Colombiana de Cirugía, 2022
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Ventana Pericardica: Abordaje Subxifoideo vs Toracoscopico En Trauma Precordial Abierto
Article, Panamerican Journal of Trauma, Critical Care & Emergency Surgery, 2015
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Asociación entre actividad física y estrés psicológico percibido en adultos de Bucaramanga
Article, Rev Cienc Salud. 2016
AWARDS AND
Recognitions
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First place in the "Free Works" Category of the Colombian Surgical Forum
47 Congreso "Semana Quirúrgica Nacional. Implementación del registro de trauma del hospital universitario de santander: metodología y resultado
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Wellcome Trust Master Training Fellowship
Londres 2008 - 2011