Diego Sánchez Rodríguez
Ponce,Puerto Rico
Summary
Motivated dental student with comprehensive dental education and practical experience in patient care. Strong understanding of dental procedures, excellent communication skills with patients and team members, and a solid scientific knowledge base. Proven track record of providing quality patient care and upholding highest standards of oral health.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Vice-President
Academy of General Dentistry
UPR-RCM Campus, Puerto Rico
08.2023 - 07.2024
- Managed and monitored activities across the different positions.
- Working with directive to promote AGD activities.
- Served as support for president during reunions and activities.
Secretary
Hispanic Student Dental Association
UPR-RCM Campus, Puerto Rico
08.2023 - 07.2024
- Provided administrative work to support the association.
- Created agendas and took minutes during meetings; distributed notes in a timely manner afterwards.
- Organized and maintained calendars, including scheduling meetings, conference calls, and planning activity dates.
Event Coordinator
Endodontics Interest Group
UPR-RCM Campus, San Juan
08.2023 - 07.2024
- Devised innovative event themes and concepts for event execution.
- Efficiently completed required paperwork to secure activity spaces.
- Delivered on-site assistance during event day including quick resolution of issues and troubleshooting.
Member
Prosthodontics Interest Group
San Juan, Puerto Rico
11.2022 - Current
- Participated in educational conferences about the prosthodontic rehabilitation of patients.
- Participated in con fraternization events with the members and faculty with talks about implants and post and core rehabilitation.
Member
American Student Dental Association
San Juan, Puerto Rico
08.2022 - Current
- Participated in educational talks referring to different branches of dentistry.
- Participated in social events related to networking.
Member
Puerto Rico Pre-Dental Association
Mayagüez, Puerto Rico
08.2019 - 07.2021
- Participated in and attended educational talks referring to the field of dentistry, such as orthodontics and maxillofacial work.
- Completed community service hours in biannual coast cleaning efforts.
Member
Beta Beta Beta Biology Honor Society
Mayagüez, Puerto Rico
08.2018 - 07.2021
- Participated in educational talks referent to all branches of biology, including but not limited to microbiology, health, biotechnology, and ecology.
- Organized and coordinated several community service efforts for the participation of students go the University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez.
- Completed community service activities every semester as part of the Beta Beta Beta Biology Honor Society.
Member
Medlife
Mayagüez, Puerto Rico
08.2018 - 05.2020
- Participated in educational talks covering various aspects of medicine including biotechnology and clinical cases.
- Completed community service hours in the community of Mayagüez, Puerto Rico.
Education
General Practice Residency
University of Texas At Houston
TX06-2026
Doctor of Dental Medicine - D.M.D.
University of Puerto Rico, Medical Sciences Campus
San Juan, Puerto Rico06-2025
Bachelor of Science - B.S. in Biology
University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez Campus
Mayagüez, Puerto Rico06-2021
Skills
- Critical thinking and problem-solving
- Proficient chairside communication
- Able to work in a interdisciplinary team
- Patient treatment planning and implementation
Certification
- First Aid CPR AED license
Languages
Spanish
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Community Service
- Community service activity with the American Red Cross in Ponce, Puerto Rico (03/2024)
- Community service with Give Kids A Smile (02/2024)
Shadowing
- Ponce, Puerto Rico, 07/2019 - 08/2019
- Shadowing experience with Dr. Edgard Domenech Fagundo for educational purposes and experience in the medical field.
Research
- Mayagüez, Puerto Rico, 02/2020 - 05/2020
- Under the supervision of professor Samuel Hernández Rivera, worked on the identification of glucose and bigger molecules in USPS parcels using non-destructive Raman spectroscopy.
Accomplishments
- Present at the Honor Student Roll at the University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez (2017-2021)
- Community service award given by Medlife (2019)
Timeline
Vice-President
Academy of General Dentistry
08.2023 - 07.2024
Secretary
Hispanic Student Dental Association
08.2023 - 07.2024
Event Coordinator
Endodontics Interest Group
08.2023 - 07.2024
Member
Prosthodontics Interest Group
11.2022 - Current
Member
American Student Dental Association
08.2022 - Current
Member
Puerto Rico Pre-Dental Association
08.2019 - 07.2021
Member
Beta Beta Beta Biology Honor Society
08.2018 - 07.2021
Member
Medlife
08.2018 - 05.2020
General Practice Residency
University of Texas At Houston
Doctor of Dental Medicine - D.M.D.
University of Puerto Rico, Medical Sciences Campus
Bachelor of Science - B.S. in Biology
University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez Campus
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