Rafael Olarte

Rafael Olarte, MD, is a seasoned medical professional with extensive experience in various roles within healthcare. Currently serving as the Coordinator of the Epidemiology Department at Hospital Universitario Erasmo Meoz since May 2021, Olarte is also a Medical Detective at CrowdMed since 2014. Previous experience includes positions as a Data Analyst and Clinical Research Assistant at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, and as a Research Fellow in the General Surgery Department at St. Michael's Hospital. With foundational experience as a General Practitioner in multiple institutions, Olarte has contributed significantly to clinical practices, including trauma and palliative care. Olarte holds a Doctor of Medicine degree from Universidad Industrial de Santander, a Specialization in Epidemiology, and further specialized training in Counselling and Psychotherapy in Family Medicine from the University of Toronto.