Prof. Jose Miguel Alvear

Professor Alvear joined the International College of Surgeons in 1980 and has been an active member since that time. He currently is a member of the International Executive Council of the International College of Surgeons, is an advisor to World President Prof. C.J. Lee, and serves as Federation Secretary of the Latin American Federation. Professor Alvear is a Past President of the Ecuadorian Section of the International College of Surgeons.

Professor Alvear has been and continues to be involved in many medical and surgical activities in Ecuador and around the world. He is a Past President of the Ecuadorian Society of Surgery and is the President Elect of the Ecuadorian Academy of Medicine. He has received several international scientific awards, is an editor of medical textbooks and journals, and lectures and publishes.

Professor Alvear was born in Quito, Ecuador, is a Professor of Surgery at the Central University of Ecuador, and is licensed to practice for general and transplantation surgery in Ecuador and the United States.
Our hearty congratulations to Professor Alvear on his appointment!