Within the area of health, interest in constant learning is essential. Knowledge is infinite and the possibilities to practice the profession are also quite extensive. A common misconception is that a doctor can only work within an office in patient care because in reality the field of action is greater. One of the people who proves it is the Dr. Jackie Lopezwho today is a benchmark for his way of seeing the world and fulfilling what he has set out to do.
Prevention allows you to live longer and better
If anything has confirmed the current health emergency, it is the importance of prevention rather than cure. Much of the diseases and illnesses can be avoided by following basic advice that most patients forget. Simple things like a balanced diet and constant physical exercise are the basis not only to live longer but also better.
While now one of the main drawbacks is how to achieve changes in society. One mistake some health professionals make is that they don’t know how to communicate their thoughts. They focus so much on Medicine that they neglect other elemental aspects. Now social networks have become powerful tools that not everyone takes advantage of.
On the other hand, there are also people like Jacqueline Lopez Ortega, as is their real name, they have a broader vision. That’s why in salutary we had the opportunity to talk with one of the women who has given a new face to health.
As with any doctor, the training stage is essential. In this case, she has a General Medical degree from the Universidad Anáhuac Norte in Mexico City. She also has a Master of Direction and Management of Health Institutions by the Universidad Anáhuac Sur and a Diploma in Digital Transformation of Health at Harvard University.
For his part, he points out that his main goal is to open a clinic focused on Preventive Medicine. In a country like Mexico that appears among the first places in the world in obesity and diabetes It is a good way to attack both problems at the root. Although to fulfill an aspiration of such magnitude it is necessary to advance step by step.
With the above in mind, in 2017 he started with Health in Short, an audiovisual medium that offers substantiated and verified content but with a friendly language. The idea is to break with the idea that doctors always speak in technical terms that often confuse patients.
It first started on Facebook and then migrated to Youtube with short videos that sought to make health-related topics accessible. The Dr. Jackie Lopez She is the first to admit that at first she did not have the results she expected. Her content had few views but that didn’t deter her from continuing.
“The first big change I made was to stop wearing a gown in the videos and adopt a different outfit. I realized that it was not enough to use understandable language but that people wanted to see a person with whom they could identify. I also expanded my playlist and at that point Dr. Jackie was born.”
After five years, the numbers are the best way to measure the success of the project. On YouTube alone, it already has more than 588,000 subscribers and on Facebook it has more than 272,000 followers. In addition, it also has a presence in other networks such as Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and Telegram. Perseverance and perseverance have been the triggers that have allowed this growth to be achieved.
On the other hand, something very important that he emphasizes is that its objective is to inform but not replace medical consultations through videos. A severe problem in Mexico and other countries is the self medication and drug use without a doctor’s recommendation. That’s why he never mentions dosage. To receive a personalized indication, it is essential to go to a health professional.
Do women have the same opportunities as men in medicine?
Another of the important points that should be discussed not only in March but throughout the year is the gender equity in health. In our country, the majority of medical students are women, but when observing high-ranking positions, the opposite occurs because almost all of them are occupied by men.
If the Mexican Institute of Social Security (IMSS), Institute of Security and Social Services for State Workers (ISSSTE) and the Ministry of Health (SSa) have something in common, it is that they are headed by men.
“Historically, most spaces are designed for men. It remains to start with the basics such as including lactation rooms in all companies. Even wages are lower for women than men even though they perform the same functions. Important changes have been achieved but I feel that a bigger transformation is coming”.
The ENARM is not the only way forward for doctors
Another topic that Dr. Jackie López frequently addresses on her YouTube channel is the importance of continuing with academic preparation after graduating from university. Although in her case, she mentions that the idea that the only thing that exists is the National Examination of Applicants to Medical Residencies (ENARM).
The biggest drawback of this test is that the places are insufficient for all the applicants. Although in the 2020 edition the places were doubled, to date only four out of 10 young people obtain a space. Due, Every year there are thousands of frustrated general practitioners who think they are worthless because they don’t have a specialty.
With this in mind, the founder of Health in Short agrees that the other available alternatives should be given greater publicity. Master’s degrees and other types of graduate courses are a good way to continue your preparation. The ideal is to have a broad vision to know all the options that can be accessed.
Everything that comes to the future for Salud en Corto
For now, although the Dr. Jackie Lopez He has fulfilled several of his goals, now he has several projects on the horizon. On a personal level, he wishes to take the Master of Global Health at Harvard University. To achieve this, you must first register to be able to access a scholarship and wait for the results.
With respect to Health in Short the future also looks promising. Are you planning to open a production agency focused on serving other content creators, pharmaceutical companies and hospitals. The objective is to apply everything learned so that others can translate an idea into audiovisual content.
While the other big project that is about to materialize is Health in Comic. As the name indicates, it consists of creating comics aimed at children with the aim of entertaining but also informing about health issues. The idea is to bring comics to schools to promote healthy habits from childhood.
All of the above was born several years ago thanks to the idea of open a Preventive Medicine Clinic in Mexico. Although not yet successful, the Dr Jackie He emphasizes that his initial goal remains intact. Due to all the work done, it seems like a matter of time to make your project a reality. While that is happening, he has already achieved an important change by demonstrating the importance of technology and communication in health.