# Jorge Asjana David leadership at UASD

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/jorge-asjana-david-leadership-at-uasd
> Updated: 2026-08-22T14:25:27.000Z. Sources: 16. Developments: 2.

Jorge Asjana David has been elected as the new rector of the Universidad Autónoma de Santo Domingo (UASD). In an election with a 97% participation rate, Asjana David received 2,013 votes, or 66% of the valid votes cast, defeating opponent Radhamés Silverio.

In addition to his election, Asjana David has received professional recognition for his long-standing career. The Colegio Médico Dominicano (CMD) honored him as a ‘Maestro de la Medicina Dominicana’ during its 135th anniversary, citing his work as a surgeon, professor, and former president of the Colegio Dominicano de Cirujanos. This top award recognizes his 50-year career in surgery, teaching, and his contributions to medical ethics and professional training. He has also maintained his teaching commitments in Surgical Semiology and Head and Neck Anatomy.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-22: Dominican Medical College honors Jorge Asjana David and Julio Landrón

The Dominican Medical College honored Jorge Asjana David as ‘Maestro de la Medicina Dominicana’ and recognized SNS Executive Director Julio César Landrón de la Rosa as an ‘Hijo Meritorio’ of Sánchez Ramírez.

9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jorge-asjana-david-elected-rector-of-uasd

### 2026-08-19: Universidad Autónoma de Santo Domingo highlights academic milestones

UASD Rector Jorge Asjana David continues active teaching, while Editrudis Beltrán Crisóstomo was honored by SoDoFi for his contributions to physics in the Dominican Republic.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/universidad-autnoma-de-santo-domingo-highlights-academic-milestones

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