Federico Vaca

Dr. Federico Vaca is a prominent professor and executive vice chair of the Department of Emergency Medicine at the University of California Irvine Medical School. He is well-known for his research on adolescent health, particularly the factors influencing teenagers' decisions regarding obtaining driver's licenses. His work has highlighted the impact of economic and mental health concerns on teens, revealing that a significant portion of today's youth are delaying this key milestone, contrasting sharply with previous generations.