Cristina Messa

Cristina Messa is an Italian academic and politician who served as the Minister of University and Research in the government of Mario Draghi. She has been a vocal advocate for educational reforms and the quality of medical training in Italy. Most recently, she has been in the news for criticizing the current government's decision to abolish the medical entrance exams, calling it a 'demagogic act' while arguing that it does not address the underlying issues of medical training and healthcare access. Messa currently holds the position of scientific director at the Don Gnocchi Foundation, where she emphasizes the integration of social and healthcare services, particularly in the context of telemedicine.