Maria Soledad Martinez Gutierrez

Dr. María Soledad Martínez Gutiérrez serves as Assistant Professor in the Health Policies, Systems and Management Program at the University of Chile's School of Public Health. Her extensive academic credentials include an MD, Master's and Specialization in Public Health from the University of Chile, and a Ph.D. in Health Services and Policy Analysis from UC Berkeley. Her research focuses on health inequities, particularly examining disparities in healthcare access and outcomes based on income and insurance type in Chile. Her professional experience includes significant work within Chile's public health system, including roles in various Health Services and the Ministry of Health's Investment Department. Through her Coursera course "Seguimiento de casos y contactos COVID-19," she shares expertise in contact tracing and pandemic response strategies. Her research has contributed significantly to understanding healthcare disparities and system performance indicators, with particular emphasis on Primary Health Care and the Chilean Health System's effectiveness