Gretchen Estrada Ruiz
Memorial Healthcare System- South Broward Community Health
Fort Lauderdale,FL
2
Languages
1
Certification
4
years of professional experience
Infectious disease trainee prepared for impactful contributions in clinical settings. Possesses strong diagnostic skills, patient management, and infection control expertise. Known for collaboration, adaptability, and achieving results in team environments. Reliable in dynamic situations, offering critical thinking and effective communication.
Work History
Infectious Disease Fellow
1 Year 3 Months- Evaluated and managed complex infectious diseases using strong clinical reasoning and diagnostic skills to enhance patient outcomes.
- Commitment to evidence-based medicine and antimicrobial stewardship.
- Proficiency in interpreting clinical microbiology results and applying appropriate infection prevention strategies.
- Collaborated effectively with multidisciplinary teams to foster patient-centered communication and optimize care delivery.
- Demonstrated interest in clinical research, academic medicine, and continuous professional development.
- Demonstrated strong organizational skills and adaptability while maintaining professionalism and commitment to high-quality patient care.
Resident Physician, Internal Medicine
2 Years 11 Months- Formulated differential diagnoses and managed treatment plans for acute and chronic internal medicine conditions.
- Coordinated patient care with attending physicians, nursing staff, and consulting specialists.
Education
M.D. - Medicine
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Skills
Patient Care
Medical Diagnosis
HIV and AIDS care
Infectious disease management
Infection risk assessment
Antimicrobial stewardship
Public Health
Accomplishments
- Recipient of the IDWeek 2026 Abstract Trainee Award
- Recipient of the 2025 Case Report Award, American College of Physicians (ACP), Puerto Rico Chapter
Affiliations
- Infectious Disease Society of America
- Sociedad de Enfermedades Infecciosas de Puerto Rico
- American College of Physicians
Certification
- Internal Medicine Board Eligible
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Interests
Medical education and mentorship
Hospital-acquired infections and infection prevention
Antimicrobial stewardship and optimization of antimicrobial therapy
Infections in immunocompromised hosts
Abstracts and Case Reports
- Infective Endocarditis incidence is Lower after TAVR compared to SAVR: EPIC Cosmos Database. IDWeek 2026 oral abstract presentation.
- Sunburned by Merkel Cell Carcinoma: A presentation of multiple primary skin lesions in the upper extremity with associated metastatic disease. Poster presentation awardee at ACP Puerto Rico Chapter Convention 2024
- No turning back! Refractory hepatic hydrothorax, an infrequent complication of autoimmune hepatitis. Selected for poster presentation at ACP Puerto Rico Chapter Convention 2023
Timeline
Infectious Disease Fellow
Memorial Healthcare System- South Broward Community Health
07.2025 - CurrentRead More
Resident Physician, Internal Medicine
Hospital Universitario Ramon Ruiz Arnau
07.2022 - 06.2025Read More
Universidad Autonoma De Guadalajara
M.D. from Medicine
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Universidad Interamericana De Puerto Rico
Bachelor of Science from Biology
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