María Fernanda Bautista Garín

What inspired your interest in public health?

My interest in public health grew from my experiences as a medical doctor in Mexico. Clinical practice showed me how much of a person’s health is shaped long before they reach a consultation room by access to care, prevention, socioeconomic conditions and the way health systems are organised. I became increasingly interested in addressing these broader determinants of health and in finding ways to improve health not only for individual patients, but for entire populations.

What public health issue or area are you most passionate about, and why?

I am particularly passionate about improving equitable access to health care and reliable health information. My experiences in medicine and public health have shown me that empowering people with understandable, evidence-based information is as important as ensuring that appropriate services are available. I am especially interested in how health systems can better connect prevention, health literacy and access to care, particularly when addressing complex challenges.

Briefly describe the TIPH Global project you are supporting and your role in it.

Our project, Multirresistencias, seeks to develop accessible tools for new hospital residents in Andalusia, providing up-to-date and relevant information on antimicrobial resistance (AMR) to support their clinical practice. The project also aims to raise awareness of AMR as a major public health challenge requiring a One Health approach. My role focuses particularly on supporting the development and dissemination of digital tools and resources to make this information more accessible, engaging and easier to use.

What do you hope your project will contribute to your institution, community, or the broader public health field?

I hope our project contributes to making reliable information on antimicrobial resistance more accessible and practical, particularly for health professionals at the beginning of their careers. By developing digital tools that translate evidence into resources that can be easily used in clinical practice, we hope to support more informed decision-making while strengthening awareness of AMR and its broader One Health implications across the health community and beyond.

What are your future study or career interests?

My career interests lie at the intersection of medicine, public health and health systems. I am particularly interested in health policy, health financing and improving equitable access to care, and I hope to continue working in international and multidisciplinary environments where research can inform policy and practice. In the future, I would also like to remain involved in initiatives that strengthen health literacy and translate public health evidence into meaningful improvements for communities.