Carlos Santos Burgoa
About Carlos Santos Burgoa
Carlos Santos Burgoa is a Professor of Global Health Policy at George Washington University, where he has worked since 2015. He has published over 130 papers and book chapters and has extensive experience in health policy, epidemiology, and risk analysis.
Work at The George Washington University
Since 2015, Carlos Santos Burgoa has served as a Professor of Global Health Policy at George Washington University in Washington, District of Columbia. In this role, he focuses on teaching and research in global health policy, contributing to the academic community through his extensive knowledge and experience in the field.
Education and Expertise
Carlos Santos Burgoa holds a Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) degree from Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, where he studied from 1973 to 1979. He furthered his education at The Johns Hopkins University, earning a Master of Public Health (MPH) in Epidemiology from 1981 to 1982 and a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Epidemiology from 1982 to 1988. Additionally, he completed a program in Executive Management at Instituto Panamericano de Alta Direccion de Empresa (IPADE) in 2004.
Research Contributions
Carlos Santos Burgoa has published over 130 papers and book chapters, with a focus on risk analysis for health policy. His research has significantly contributed to the understanding of health-related issues, particularly in the areas of Health and Human Security, Urban Health, Environmental Health, and Noncommunicable Diseases and Mental Health.
Professional Experience
Before his current position, Carlos Santos Burgoa worked briefly as a Professor of Epidemiology at the University of Michigan in 2000. He joined the Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) on August 1, 2010, where he has been involved in negotiating regional and global health agreements.
Mentorship and Guidance
Carlos Santos Burgoa has advised more than 25 master's and doctoral dissertations, providing mentorship to students in the field of global health policy. His guidance has helped shape the academic and professional paths of emerging scholars in the discipline.