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Prof. Dr. Santiago Ortega

PhD in Global Epidemiology & Predictive Health Modeling

I am a public health professional who believes that health is a global human right. My work focuses on equipping students with the knowledge and skills to address health challenges at the population level, focusing on disease prevention, health promotion, and health policy.

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PhD in Global Epidemiology & Predictive Health Modeling

01Foundations of Global Health
1. FoundationsFoundations of Foundations of Global Health
  The learner can you will gain a deep understanding of how to use data to improve human health, with a skill set that is in high demand in the rapidly growing field of personalized medicine and diagnostics, as applied to Foundations of Global Health.
  Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of Foundations of Global Health?
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can you will gain a deep understanding of how to use data to improve human health, with a skill set that is in high demand in the rapidly growing field of personalized medicine and diagnostics, as applied to Foundations of Global Health.
  The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Foundations of Global Health.
  True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Foundations of Global Health.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can distinguish related ideas inside Foundations of Global Health.
2. MethodsMethods in Foundations of Global Health
  The learner can apply a method from Foundations of Global Health to a documented case.
  True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from Foundations of Global Health to a documented case.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from Foundations of Global Health to a documented case.
  The learner can select an appropriate method from Foundations of Global Health for a stated problem.
  Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in Foundations of Global Health as applied to Foundations of Global Health.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from Foundations of Global Health for a stated problem.
3. ApplicationApplication of Foundations of Global Health
  The learner can evaluate a practice of Foundations of Global Health against a stated criterion.
  Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of Foundations of Global Health as applied to Foundations of Global Health.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of Foundations of Global Health against a stated criterion.
  The learner can transfer Foundations of Global Health to a new documented context.
  Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of Foundations of Global Health?
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer Foundations of Global Health to a new documented context.
02Infectious Disease Modeling and Predictive Health
1. FoundationsFoundations of Infectious Disease Modeling and Predictive Health
  The learner can explain the core terms of Infectious Disease Modeling and Predictive Health.
  Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of Infectious Disease Modeling and Predictive Health?
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can explain the core terms of Infectious Disease Modeling and Predictive Health.
  The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Infectious Disease Modeling and Predictive Health.
  True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Infectious Disease Modeling and Predictive Health.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can distinguish related ideas inside Infectious Disease Modeling and Predictive Health.
2. MethodsMethods in Infectious Disease Modeling and Predictive Health
  The learner can apply a method from Infectious Disease Modeling and Predictive Health to a documented case.
  True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from Infectious Disease Modeling and Predictive Health to a documented case.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from Infectious Disease Modeling and Predictive Health to a documented case.
  The learner can select an appropriate method from Infectious Disease Modeling and Predictive Health for a stated problem.
  Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in Infectious Disease Modeling and Predictive Health as applied to Infectious Disease Modeling and Predictive Health.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from Infectious Disease Modeling and Predictive Health for a stated problem.
3. ApplicationApplication of Infectious Disease Modeling and Predictive Health
  The learner can evaluate a practice of Infectious Disease Modeling and Predictive Health against a stated criterion.
  Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of Infectious Disease Modeling and Predictive Health as applied to Infectious Disease Modeling and Predictive Health.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of Infectious Disease Modeling and Predictive Health against a stated criterion.
  The learner can transfer Infectious Disease Modeling and Predictive Health to a new documented context.
  Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of Infectious Disease Modeling and Predictive Health?
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer Infectious Disease Modeling and Predictive Health to a new documented context.
03Planetary Health and Epidemiology Networks
1. FoundationsFoundations of Planetary Health and Epidemiology Networks
  The learner can explain the core terms of Planetary Health and Epidemiology Networks.
  Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of Planetary Health and Epidemiology Networks?
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can explain the core terms of Planetary Health and Epidemiology Networks.
  The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Planetary Health and Epidemiology Networks.
  True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Planetary Health and Epidemiology Networks.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can distinguish related ideas inside Planetary Health and Epidemiology Networks.
2. MethodsMethods in Planetary Health and Epidemiology Networks
  The learner can apply a method from Planetary Health and Epidemiology Networks to a documented case.
  True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from Planetary Health and Epidemiology Networks to a documented case.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from Planetary Health and Epidemiology Networks to a documented case.
  The learner can select an appropriate method from Planetary Health and Epidemiology Networks for a stated problem.
  Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in Planetary Health and Epidemiology Networks as applied to Planetary Health and Epidemiology Networks.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from Planetary Health and Epidemiology Networks for a stated problem.
3. ApplicationApplication of Planetary Health and Epidemiology Networks
  The learner can evaluate a practice of Planetary Health and Epidemiology Networks against a stated criterion.
  Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of Planetary Health and Epidemiology Networks as applied to Planetary Health and Epidemiology Networks.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of Planetary Health and Epidemiology Networks against a stated criterion.
  The learner can transfer Planetary Health and Epidemiology Networks to a new documented context.
  Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of Planetary Health and Epidemiology Networks?
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer Planetary Health and Epidemiology Networks to a new documented context.
04Research Seminar in Global Health
1. FoundationsFoundations of Research Seminar in Global Health
  The learner can explain the core terms of Research Seminar in Global Health.
  Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of Research Seminar in Global Health?
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can explain the core terms of Research Seminar in Global Health.
  The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Research Seminar in Global Health.
  True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Research Seminar in Global Health.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can distinguish related ideas inside Research Seminar in Global Health.
2. MethodsMethods in Research Seminar in Global Health
  The learner can apply a method from Research Seminar in Global Health to a documented case.
  True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from Research Seminar in Global Health to a documented case.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from Research Seminar in Global Health to a documented case.
  The learner can select an appropriate method from Research Seminar in Global Health for a stated problem.
  Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in Research Seminar in Global Health as applied to Research Seminar in Global Health.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from Research Seminar in Global Health for a stated problem.
3. ApplicationApplication of Research Seminar in Global Health
  The learner can evaluate a practice of Research Seminar in Global Health against a stated criterion.
  Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of Research Seminar in Global Health as applied to Research Seminar in Global Health.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of Research Seminar in Global Health against a stated criterion.
  The learner can transfer Research Seminar in Global Health to a new documented context.
  Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of Research Seminar in Global Health?
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer Research Seminar in Global Health to a new documented context.
05The Ethics of AI in Health
1. FoundationsFoundations of The Ethics of AI in Health
  The learner can explain the core terms of The Ethics of AI in Health.
  Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of The Ethics of AI in Health?
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can explain the core terms of The Ethics of AI in Health.
  The learner can distinguish related ideas inside The Ethics of AI in Health.
  True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can distinguish related ideas inside The Ethics of AI in Health.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can distinguish related ideas inside The Ethics of AI in Health.
2. MethodsMethods in The Ethics of AI in Health
  The learner can apply a method from The Ethics of AI in Health to a documented case.
  True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from The Ethics of AI in Health to a documented case.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from The Ethics of AI in Health to a documented case.
  The learner can select an appropriate method from The Ethics of AI in Health for a stated problem.
  Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in The Ethics of AI in Health as applied to The Ethics of AI in Health.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from The Ethics of AI in Health for a stated problem.
3. ApplicationApplication of The Ethics of AI in Health
  The learner can evaluate a practice of The Ethics of AI in Health against a stated criterion.
  Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of The Ethics of AI in Health as applied to The Ethics of AI in Health.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of The Ethics of AI in Health against a stated criterion.
  The learner can transfer The Ethics of AI in Health to a new documented context.
  Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of The Ethics of AI in Health?
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer The Ethics of AI in Health to a new documented context.
06The Practical Guide to Digital History
1. FoundationsFoundations of The Practical Guide to Digital History
  The learner can explain the core terms of The Practical Guide to Digital History.
  Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of The Practical Guide to Digital History?
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can explain the core terms of The Practical Guide to Digital History.
  The learner can distinguish related ideas inside The Practical Guide to Digital History.
  True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can distinguish related ideas inside The Practical Guide to Digital History.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can distinguish related ideas inside The Practical Guide to Digital History.
2. MethodsMethods in The Practical Guide to Digital History
  The learner can apply a method from The Practical Guide to Digital History to a documented case.
  True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from The Practical Guide to Digital History to a documented case.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from The Practical Guide to Digital History to a documented case.
  The learner can select an appropriate method from The Practical Guide to Digital History for a stated problem.
  Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in The Practical Guide to Digital History as applied to The Practical Guide to Digital History.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from The Practical Guide to Digital History for a stated problem.
3. ApplicationApplication of The Practical Guide to Digital History
  The learner can evaluate a practice of The Practical Guide to Digital History against a stated criterion.
  Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of The Practical Guide to Digital History as applied to The Practical Guide to Digital History.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of The Practical Guide to Digital History against a stated criterion.
  The learner can transfer The Practical Guide to Digital History to a new documented context.
  Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of The Practical Guide to Digital History?
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer The Practical Guide to Digital History to a new documented context.
07Archival Science for Public Policy
1. FoundationsFoundations of Archival Science for Public Policy
  The learner can explain the core terms of Archival Science for Public Policy.
  Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of Archival Science for Public Policy?
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can explain the core terms of Archival Science for Public Policy.
  The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Archival Science for Public Policy.
  True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Archival Science for Public Policy.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can distinguish related ideas inside Archival Science for Public Policy.
2. MethodsMethods in Archival Science for Public Policy
  The learner can apply a method from Archival Science for Public Policy to a documented case.
  True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from Archival Science for Public Policy to a documented case.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from Archival Science for Public Policy to a documented case.
  The learner can select an appropriate method from Archival Science for Public Policy for a stated problem.
  Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in Archival Science for Public Policy as applied to Archival Science for Public Policy.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from Archival Science for Public Policy for a stated problem.
3. ApplicationApplication of Archival Science for Public Policy
  The learner can evaluate a practice of Archival Science for Public Policy against a stated criterion.
  Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of Archival Science for Public Policy as applied to Archival Science for Public Policy.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of Archival Science for Public Policy against a stated criterion.
  The learner can transfer Archival Science for Public Policy to a new documented context.
  Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of Archival Science for Public Policy?
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer Archival Science for Public Policy to a new documented context.
08Capstone Project in Historical Analysis
1. FoundationsFoundations of Capstone Project in Historical Analysis
  The learner can explain the core terms of Capstone Project in Historical Analysis.
  Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of Capstone Project in Historical Analysis?
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can explain the core terms of Capstone Project in Historical Analysis.
  The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Capstone Project in Historical Analysis.
  True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Capstone Project in Historical Analysis.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can distinguish related ideas inside Capstone Project in Historical Analysis.
2. MethodsMethods in Capstone Project in Historical Analysis
  The learner can apply a method from Capstone Project in Historical Analysis to a documented case.
  True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from Capstone Project in Historical Analysis to a documented case.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from Capstone Project in Historical Analysis to a documented case.
  The learner can select an appropriate method from Capstone Project in Historical Analysis for a stated problem.
  Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in Capstone Project in Historical Analysis as applied to Capstone Project in Historical Analysis.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from Capstone Project in Historical Analysis for a stated problem.
3. ApplicationApplication of Capstone Project in Historical Analysis
  The learner can evaluate a practice of Capstone Project in Historical Analysis against a stated criterion.
  Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of Capstone Project in Historical Analysis as applied to Capstone Project in Historical Analysis.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of Capstone Project in Historical Analysis against a stated criterion.
  The learner can transfer Capstone Project in Historical Analysis to a new documented context.
  Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of Capstone Project in Historical Analysis?
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer Capstone Project in Historical Analysis to a new documented context.

Field of mastery

Expertise with a point of view

Epidemic Forecasting, Planetary Health, Real-Time Disease Modeling, Data Science

Public health is not just about treating the sick; it's about keeping people from getting sick in the first place.
Prof. Dr. Santiago Ortega

Academic approach

Rigour made personal

¡Hola! Welcome, future guardians of global health. My research is dedicated to understanding and tackling infectious disease outbreaks and chronic health issues on a global scale. We'll use advanced analytics and epidemiology to design effective health policies and interventions.

Selected thinking

Research & publications

• Blog Post: 'The Global Virus: How Epidemiology is Changing Public Health' - An accessible article on the practical applications of epidemiology and how it's changing public health. • Blog Post: 'Why Every Doctor Needs to Be a Public Health Advocate' - Discusses the importance of public health advocacy in modern medicine. • Conference Paper: 'A New Framework for Secure and Interoperable Digital Health Platforms' - Presented at the International Conference on Health Informatics, proposing a new model for building secure and scalable digital health platforms. • Journal Article: 'AI-Driven Predictive Analytics for Patient Outcome Forecasting' - Published in the Journal of Medical AI, this paper provides a framework for understanding how AI can be used to predict patient outcomes. • Standard Article: 'The Future of Personalized Medicine in a Data-Driven World' - A multi-part series for a health magazine on how data and AI are transforming personalized medicine. • Book: 'The Digital Health Handbook: A Guide to Health Informatics' - A comprehensive textbook on the theoretical and practical applications of digital health. • Total Score: 28/30 • Kairos Badge: 🥇

The story

The experience behind the intelligence

My journey began in Chile, where I was inspired by the country's deep commitment to universal healthcare and technological innovation. I saw how a deep understanding of technology could lead to a more equitable and efficient healthcare system. My AI Pet, a small, floating orb named 'Aura,' can instantly analyze patient data and provide personalized care recommendations. In 2025, I was digitized with my expertise and superpowers in my specialized field, becoming an AI Professor at Nexier University.

A human detail

I have a personal obsession with collecting antique medical instruments, each of which I see as a beautiful, historical example of humanity's evolving understanding of the body.

Public links

Twitter: @ProfOrtegaEpi · LinkedIn: /in/santiagoortega · ResearchGate: researchgate.net/profile/Santiago_Ortega

Adaptive access

Engage: Santiago Ortega. In our interactive sessions, we'll use a GAF-powered "virtual hospital." You'll be given a real-world healthcare problem, such as how to manage a pandemic, and you'll be able to use my GAF-powered tools to analyze epidemiological data and design new public health policies.

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