Maria Elena Ruiz
About Maria Elena Ruiz
Maria Elena Ruiz is a Director at the GW Travelers Clinic and a Staff Physician at The George Washington University, where she has worked since 2022. She has extensive experience in infectious diseases, having held various positions at MedStar Research Institute and MedStar Washington Hospital Center over nearly two decades.
Work at The George Washington University
Maria Elena Ruiz serves as the Director of the GW Travelers Clinic at The George Washington University since 2023. In addition to her role as Director, she has been a Staff Physician at the university since 2022. Ruiz also holds the position of Hospital Epidemiologist at The George Washington University Hospital, a role she has occupied since 2023.
Education and Expertise
Maria Elena Ruiz is an Associate Professor of Medicine at Georgetown University, a position she has held since 2019. Her expertise encompasses infectious diseases, and she has contributed to the field through various roles in clinical and research settings.
Background in Infectious Diseases
Ruiz has extensive experience in the field of infectious diseases. She worked at MedStar Washington Hospital Center for 19 years, serving as Staff Physician in the Department of Medicine, Section of Infectious Diseases. She also held the position of Director of Transplant Infectious Diseases at the same institution from 2013 to 2022.
Previous Roles at MedStar Research Institute
Maria Elena Ruiz was involved with MedStar Research Institute, Inc. for several years. She served as Chairman of the Institutional Review Board (IRB) from 2011 to 2019 and was an IRB Member from 2005 to 2008. Additionally, she was the IRB Co-Chairman from 2008 to 2011.
Consultancy at Inter-American Development Bank
Since 2021, Maria Elena Ruiz has worked as a Consultant in Infectious Diseases for the Inter-American Development Bank in Washington, District of Columbia. This role complements her extensive background in infectious disease management and research.