Carlos Alfaro Lazo
Doctor In Medicine
New York,NY
Summary
International Medical Graduate seeking an entry-level research position. Strong background in evidence-based medicine, literature review, and analytical thinking. Highly motivated, reliable, and eager to develop research skills in an academic environment.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
2
2
Languages
Work History
Primary Care Physician
Unidad de Salud de Jocoro (Primary Health Unit)
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Provided comprehensive primary care services to pediatric, adult, and geriatric populations.
- Conducted outpatient consultations, obtained medical histories, performed physical examinations, and developed management plans.
- Managed preventive care such as immunizations, prenatal check-ups, cancer screenings, and health education.
- Performed minor procedures including wound care such as suturing.
- Coordinated referrals to higher levels of care when specialized or emergency services were required.
- Participated in community health initiatives such as vaccination campaigns, and rural health outreach campaigns.
Rotating Internship
Zacamil National Hospital
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Provided direct patient care including admissions, history taking, physical examinations, presented patients during daily rounds, collaborated in management plans, daily progress notes, provided bedside patient education, and discharge planning.
- Internal Medicine: Performed Foley catheter insertion, nasogastric tube placement, ECG interpretation, paracentesis.
- Emergency Department: Managed acute medical conditions such as asthma exacerbations, hypertensive urgency, hypoglycemia, dehydration, and minor trauma under supervision.
- Surgery: Assisted in major and minor surgical procedures, including wound closure and post-operative care.
- Obstetrics & Gynecology: Assisted in labor and delivery management and directly participated in vaginal deliveries, performed fetal well-being assessments, including non-stress tests and fetal tress testing, and assisted in cesarean sections.
- Pediatrics: Performed pediatric exams and assisted in neonatal care.
Clerkships
Zacamil National Hospital
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Completed core rotations in Internal Medicine, General Surgery, Pediatrics, and Obstetrics & Gynecology.
- Participated in daily rounds, patient presentations, and bedside case discussions.
- Assisted with basic clinical duties such as obtaining vital signs, documenting patient progress, and presenting cases under supervision.
- Gained early exposure to multiple specialties through subspecialty rotations within each core area.
Clerkships
National Hospital “San Juan de Dios”
01.2019 - 12.2019
- Completed core rotations in Internal Medicine, General Surgery, Pediatrics, and Obstetrics & Gynecology.
- Participated in daily rounds, patient presentations, and bedside case discussions.
- Assisted with basic clinical duties such as obtaining vital signs, documenting patient progress, and presenting cases under supervision.
- Gained early exposure to multiple specialties through subspecialty rotations within each core area.
Education
No Degree - Medicine
Kaplan Medical
New York, NY 05.2001 -
Doctor in Medicine -
Universidad Evangelica de El Salvador
San Salvador, El Salvador03.2023
Skills
Physical examination
Health promotion
Acute care management
Research
Accomplishments
- Board Member - Committee of Sexual and Reproductive education (01/2016 – 12/2016)
- Led awareness campaigns on sexual and reproductive health.
- Vice President - Standing Committee on Medical Education (01/2017 – 12/2017)
- Assisted in planning and implementing medical education initiatives for students, and Organized Workshops.
Certification
USMLE Step 1 – Passed (2025-05)
Teaching Experience
- Tutor – Human Anatomy (2016-2017)
- Assisted first-year medical students in understanding anatomical concepts and laboratory practices and Facilitated review sessions and supported students during dissection labs.
- Tutor – Vital signs (2017-2019)
- Taught proper techniques for measuring blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, and temperature.
- Tutor – Suturing (2018)
- Instructed medical students in basic suturing techniques and wound closure and guided hands-on practice sessions to improve procedural skills.
Timeline
Primary Care Physician
Unidad de Salud de Jocoro (Primary Health Unit)
01.2022 - 12.2022
Rotating Internship
Zacamil National Hospital
01.2021 - 12.2021
Clerkships
Zacamil National Hospital
01.2020 - 12.2020
Clerkships
National Hospital “San Juan de Dios”
01.2019 - 12.2019
No Degree - Medicine
Kaplan Medical
05.2001 -
Doctor in Medicine -
Universidad Evangelica de El Salvador