David Kershenobich
David Kershenobich | |
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Kershenobich during the reception of the Medalla al Mérito en Ciencias 2015 in Mexico City (April 2016). | |
| Secretary of Health | |
| Assumed office October 1, 2024 | |
| President | Claudia Sheinbaum |
| Preceded by | Jorge Alcocer Varela |
| Director General of the Salvador Zubirán National Institute of Health Sciences and Nutrition | |
| In office June 17, 2012 – June 17, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Fernando Bernardo Gabilondo Navarro |
| Succeeded by | José Sifuentes Osornio |
| Personal details | |
| Born | David Kershenobich Stalnikowitz 20 November 1942 |
| Nationality | Mexican |
| Education | Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Médicas y Nutrición Salvador Zubirán (Internal Medicine, 1965–1967; Gastroenterology, 1967–1969) Royal Free Hospital (Hepatology, 1969–1971) University of London (Doctorate in Medicine, 1971–1975) |
| Alma mater | UNAM (M.D., 1960–1965) |
| Awards | Medalla al Mérito en Ciencias |
David Kershenobich Stalnikowitz (born November 20, 1942) is a Mexican physician and academic. He has served as the Secretary of Health of Mexico since October 1, 2024, under the administration of President Claudia Sheinbaum.