Inside Peru’s Healthcare System

Dr. Diego Sueldo is an endocrinology resident at Dos de Mayo Hospital in Lima, one of Peru’s busiest and most historic public hospitals. Drawing from firsthand experience in a resource-limited healthcare system, Dr. Sueldo shares what it means to practice medicine when access to laboratory testing, imaging, medications, and other resources cannot always be guaranteed. The conversation explores how physicians adapt by relying heavily on clinical reasoning, history-taking, and physical examination while making high-stakes decisions under uncertainty. Dr. Sueldo also takes us beyond the hospital to discuss the realities of rural medical training in Peru. Ultimately, he offers a compelling perspective on global health and the resilience, creativity, and adaptability required to deliver quality care when resources are limited.