Internal Medicine Service, Hospital Universitario “12 de Octubre”, Madrid
Begoña de Dios has been an internal medicine physician for 20 years, presently working at the hospital “12 de Octubre” in Madrid. She specializes in infectious diseases, focused on the immunocompromised host and has published several articles on the subject. Last year, she worked as a hospitalist in co-management in the oncology ward. Presently she is interested in how socio-economic conditions may determine a patient´s overall health. The “12 de Octubre” hospital location serves a high percentage of migrant population allowing her the opportunity to observe these factors during her daily clinical practice and discussing them with her colleagues and residents.