The collaboration will provide a supplemental scholarship to a medical resident pursuing a path toward hematology and oncology specialization.
Alivia Health and Fundación para el Futuro de la Salud de Puerto Rico (FFS) have announced a $46,000 partnership to support medical training in high-need fields, with a focus on hematology and oncology. The initiative is designed to expand professional development opportunities for future specialists and strengthen Puerto Rico’s healthcare workforce.
Under the agreement, Alivia Health will contribute $11,500 annually for four years to fund a supplemental scholarship awarded by FFS to Dr. Valeria Sofía Rivera Alvarado. She is currently completing her Internal Medicine residency at Hospital Menonita in Cayey, Puerto Rico. The funding will help cover expenses associated with her professional training.
The partnership responds to the need for more specialists equipped to care for patients with complex conditions, including cancer. According to data from the Puerto Rico Central Cancer Registry cited in the original publication, 17,092 new cancer cases were recorded on the Island in 2023.
FFS Executive Director Edna Y. Marín Ramos emphasized the importance of supporting training in areas of critical need and fostering conditions that encourage healthcare professionals to build their careers in Puerto Rico. Through scholarships, educational opportunities, and strategic partnerships, FFS works to strengthen the Island’s healthcare workforce.
Hari Sabnani, President of Alivia Health, underscored the organization’s commitment to initiatives that expand healthcare capacity and support Puerto Rican medical professionals. The partnership highlights how healthcare organizations and nonprofits can work together to address long-term workforce needs.
Dr. Rivera Alvarado welcomed the scholarship as encouragement for her continued preparation and commitment to patient care. The support will accompany an important stage of her training as FFS and Alivia Health work to create further opportunities for Puerto Rico’s healthcare talent.
Original source: El Nuevo Día
