Innovation and Wellbeing in Medical Education - an interview with Dr Mildred Lopez

Dr Mildred López is Head of the Division of Education & Innovation at the Mexican Institute of Social Security (IMSS), the country’s largest public healthcare institution, where she leads national faculty development, curriculum transformation, and educational research initiatives impacting thousands of healthcare professionals across Mexico.

Previously Associate Dean at the School of Medicine and Health Sciences at Tecnológico de Monterrey, Mildred continues her academic engagement as a researcher and educator in health professions education, drawing from a rich interdisciplinary background in engineering, psychology, and educational innovation. Her work focuses on reimagining learning through coaching, peer learning, and human-centred curriculum design, all while championing student wellbeing and faculty growth. 

She holds a PhD in Educational Innovation, a Master’s in Quality and Productivity Systems, and degrees in Mechatronics Engineering and Psychology.

In this episode of the KIPRIME podcast, Mildred speaks with Alina Jenkins about how creativity, systems thinking, and a commitment to wellbeing can shape the future of health professions education.