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Isaac Martinez

El Paso ,TX

Summary

Highly skilled and dedicated healthcare professional with over 12 years of experience across clinical research, medical care, epidemiology, and public health programs. Holding both an M.D. and an M.P.H., possessing strong competencies in communication, leadership, research, problem-solving, and time management. Known for ability to effectively lead teams, conduct thorough research, and address complex health issues. Passionate about advancing public health and committed to leveraging expertise to prevent health threats and improve outcomes for populations in the USA. Eager to contribute to a dynamic organization applying skills and experience to make a meaningful impact.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

CureTB Referral Manager

ORISE Fellow CDC
10.2022 - Current
  • Work directly with the CureTb Program, making telephone interviews to TB patients, providing INFORMATION, EDUCATION and teaching them in the referral process when they get deported outside USA
  • Work in conjunction with ICE and CBP in the management of potentially infected TB patients who are in the process of deportation, repatriation or who are released within the United States.
  • Serve as a liaison between the various state and local public health departments in the U.S. (domestic) and internationally public health partners to connect patients to TB treatment and medical follow up.
  • Work in conjunction with CDC branches such as DMGH, SBHMB-Conduct interviews in English/Spanish and other languages with the use of interpreters to gather health information from patients that is sensitive and paramount to the medical care of patients.
  • Data entry and update of TB cases in real time using Bridge TB platform in CDC intranet-Ability to handle multiple tasks, prioritizing deadlines and problem solving in an organized and effective manner.

Field Epidemiologist

City of El Paso Department of Public Health
07.2022 - 10.2023
  • Worked closely with government agencies to ensure timely reporting of communicable diseases according to established guidelines.
  • Mentored junior epidemiologists through hands-on training exercises, enhancing their understanding of epidemiological principles and best practices.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive public health solutions for disease outbreaks.
  • Monitored disease outbreaks in real-time by establishing effective surveillance systems and tracking key indicators.
  • Work together with immigrant shelters in the preventiong of outbreaks inside facilities- Experience conducting screening, lab testing and surveillance of potential threaths in the field

Family Physician

IMSS Hospital
04.2020 - 07.2022
  • Maintained high patient satisfaction through knowledgeable support and compassionate care.
  • Administered or prescribed treatments.
  • Directed work of administrative, nursing and operations team members.
  • Reviewed patient allergies, problems, medications, and immunization statuses.
  • Utilized evidence-based medicine to create tailored treatment plans that addressed both immediate concerns and long-term goals for each patient.
  • Served as a mentor to new physicians, residents, or medical students by offering guidance on best practices in patient care management and sharing valuable insights gained through years of clinical experience.

Lead Research Coordinator

Texas Gastro Research LLC
04.2021 - 09.2021


- Maintenance of documents in compliance for the FDA and IRB in order to keep research activities.

  • Worked with principal investigator and sponsors to facilitate daily trial activities and compliance with research protocols.
  • Coordinated clinical trials focused on disorders such as Fatty liver Disease and Liver Cancer and autoimmune diseases like (IBD)-Provide health education to public related on liver diseases and prevention practices.
  • Certified in Liver transient elastography
  • Developed systems for monitoring and tracking public health program effectiveness
  • Collected, organized and interpretation of quality data from community public health program oriented to detection of fatty liver disease

Clinical Research Coordinator

IQVIA
12.2020 - 03.2021
  • Followed clinical research protocols and conducted study visits in compliance with ICH/GCP and FDA regulations.
  • Screened patient records, databases, and physician referrals to identify prospective candidates for research studies.
  • Gathered, processed, and shipped lab specimens.
  • Enhanced patient safety by meticulously monitoring and documenting adverse events during clinical trials.
  • Focus on Experimental Vaccine for COVID-19 During the Pandemic (Clinical Trials)

Clinical Research Coordinator

HD Research LLC
02.2019 - 12.2020
  • Followed clinical research protocols and conducted study visits in compliance with ICH/GCP and FDA regulations.
  • Followed informed consent processes and maintained records.
  • Collaborated with clinical staff and other healthcare professionals to support clinical trial data accuracy.
  • Worked with principal investigator and sponsors to facilitate daily trial activities and comply with research protocols.
  • Assessed patients'' eligibility criteria following strict adherence to inclusion/exclusion guidelines.
  • Increased participant retention rates through proactive follow-up efforts and regular engagement activities.

Family Physician

Hospital Zaragoza
02.2015 - 01.2020
  • Directed work of administrative, nursing and operations team members.
  • Utilized evidence-based medicine to create tailored treatment plans that addressed both immediate concerns and long-term goals for each patient.
  • Served as a reliable source of information for patients regarding available healthcare resources within the community, empowering them to make informed decisions about their care journey moving forward.
  • Coordinated seamless transitions between primary care providers when referring patients to specialists or hospitals for further evaluation or treatment services.
  • Developed strong relationships with patients, fostering trust and open communication to improve health outcomes.

Education

FELLOWSHIP CDC RESEARCH PARTICIPATION PROGRAM - Public Health

ORISE/ ORAU
El Paso CDC Port Health Station
10.2024

M.P.H - Masters in Public Health

West Coast University
Dallas, TX
12.2021

M.D. - Medicine

Universidad Autonoma De Ciudad Juarez (UACJ)
Ciudad Juarez, Mexico
02.2015

Skills

  • Ability to work in highly demanding jobs, in which the correct handling of information is required
  • Use of technical language and communication skills in English and Spanish
  • Ability to adapt to jobs that require flexibility and constant changes
  • Ability to work and learn individually as well as in work teams
  • Self-taught in health and work-related topics, always keeping myself constantly updated
  • Use of problem solving skills as well as critical and scientific thinking to develop work

Additional Information

  • Use of Bridge TB Platform for real-time data entry
  • Essential Epidemiologic Tools for Public Health Practice - John Hopkins University
    coursera.org/verif y/AJNYG5298JFT
  • PowerBI training
  • Excel/powerpoint/word/ADOBE
  • Microsoft Teams/ Outlook

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Affiliations

  • American Public Health Association (APHA)

References

Alfred Koroma
CDC
Public Health Advisor / PortHealth Protection Officer
619-818-6497
qrq8@cdc.gov


Zuleika Curiel
City of El Paso Department of Public health
Field Epidemiologist
915-270-6295
zvcuriel@miners.utep.edu


Nancy Perez

City of El Paso Department of Public health
Clerk Assistant
915-222-9193
Perezn@elpasotexas.gov

Timeline

CureTB Referral Manager

ORISE Fellow CDC
10.2022 - Current

Field Epidemiologist

City of El Paso Department of Public Health
07.2022 - 10.2023

Lead Research Coordinator

Texas Gastro Research LLC
04.2021 - 09.2021

Clinical Research Coordinator

IQVIA
12.2020 - 03.2021

Family Physician

IMSS Hospital
04.2020 - 07.2022

Clinical Research Coordinator

HD Research LLC
02.2019 - 12.2020

Family Physician

Hospital Zaragoza
02.2015 - 01.2020

FELLOWSHIP CDC RESEARCH PARTICIPATION PROGRAM - Public Health

ORISE/ ORAU

M.P.H - Masters in Public Health

West Coast University

M.D. - Medicine

Universidad Autonoma De Ciudad Juarez (UACJ)
Isaac Martinez