Genesis Ferrer Zavala
Spanish Fork
Summary
Qualified Medical Interpreter with background in hospital and clinical settings. Skilled at conveying complex medical information between English and Spanish-speaking parties, ensuring accurate and timely communication. Demonstrated strengths include cultural sensitivity, confidentiality adherence, and strong interpersonal skills. Contributed to improved patient care by eliminating language barriers.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Shadowing Student
Barry Gritz, MD – Psychiatry Private Practice
Houston
08.2025 - 08.2025
- Observed and discussed cases of GAD, MDD, bipolar disorder, autism, panic disorder, and sleep disorders in a diverse patient population.
- Learned practical aspects of outpatient psychiatric diagnosis and treatment, including psychopharmacology and patient follow-up.
- Participated in case discussions after sessions, strengthening knowledge application, curiosity, and understanding of mental health care in a private clinical setting.
Student Observer
John S. Dunn Behavioral Sciences Center at UTHealth
Houston
08.2025 - 08.2025
- I observed forensic psychiatry practice under Dr. Lluberes at the state mental health hospital.
- Participated in daily interdisciplinary rounds with psychiatrists, NPs, and social workers.
- Reviewed forensic reports and observed patient interviews, posing supervised questions.
- Applied M-FAST during malingering evaluation and contributed to diagnostic impressions confirmed by team.
- Gained exposure to competency restoration and assessment of malingering in forensic settings.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care strategies.
- Conducted assessments to inform treatment plans for complex psychiatric cases.
Telerotation
Amen Clinics
04.2025 - 05.2025
- Participated in a structured U.S. clinical experience focused on neuropsychiatric evaluation and integrative mental health care.
- Observed patient interviews, participated in case discussions, and gained exposure to SPECT imaging interpretation and treatment planning for conditions such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, and PTSD under the supervision of Dr. Hector Rodriguez.
Shadowing Experience
Canyon View Medical
Spanish Fork
01.2024 - 12.2024
- Shadowed Dr. Jason Morris in Obstetrics and Gynecology, gaining insights into various aspects of women's health, prenatal care, and gynecological procedures including pap smears and colposcopies.
- Participated in prenatal consultations, observing discussions on prenatal screening, fetal development, and maternal health.
- Assisted with patient intake procedures, including taking medical histories.
- Enhanced understanding of medical ethics, confidentiality requirements, and professional conduct in a clinical setting.
Data Entry Specialist
Nuskin
Provo
10.2020 - 12.2021
- Processed documents, ensuring accuracy and completeness of data.
- Entered customer information into databases and maintained records.
- Responded to customer inquiries via email and resolved issues effectively.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline processes and improve efficiency in data management.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Spanish Fork Rehab & Nursing
Spanish Fork
06.2020 - 07.2020
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal hygiene needs.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient rooms and common areas.
- Documented patient care activities in electronic health records system.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to enhance patient care plans.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to residents.
Internship
Hospital Dr. Darío Suárez Ocando
Bachaquero
02.2019 - 05.2019
- During this internship, I gained valuable clinical experience across various medical specialties, including gynecology, pediatrics, internal medicine, and psychiatry.
- Assisting medical staff in patient care activities, such as conducting assessments and administering treatments.
- Collaborating with healthcare professionals to ensure the delivery of high-quality patient care.
- Engaging in patient education initiatives to promote health and wellness within the community.
- Participating in multidisciplinary medical rounds to discuss patient cases and formulate treatment plans.
- Attendants and residents supervised me.
Education
English Learning Program -
Utah Valley University
Orem, Utah01.2022
Medical Doctor -
La Universidad del Zulia
Maracaibo, Venezuela01.2019
Skills
- Medical terminology
- Interpretation skills
- Cultural competence
- Patient assessment
- Medical ethics
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Critical thinking
- Professionalism
- Bilingual communication
Affiliations
- Project IMG
- Project IMG ‘Mamis Vitamina’
- The Medical Organization for Latino (MOLA)
- American Association of Community Psychiatry
- American Society of Hispanic Psychiatry
- COMEZU- Colegio De Médicos del Estado Zulia
Certification
• CPR, AED, and First Aid certification, NHCPS, 01/2023 - 12/2025
• Registered Medical Assistant, American Registry of Medical Assistants, 01/2022, 12/2026
• Advance Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), 01/2025, 12/2027
• Bloodborne Pathogens Certification, 01/2025, 12/2025
• QPR Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper Program, 01/2025, 12/2025
• Medical Interpreter Certificate 11/2025
• Registered Medical Assistant, American Registry of Medical Assistants, 01/2022, 12/2026
• Advance Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), 01/2025, 12/2027
• Bloodborne Pathogens Certification, 01/2025, 12/2025
• QPR Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper Program, 01/2025, 12/2025
• Medical Interpreter Certificate 11/2025
Books
Gracias, Ciencia, Magia, M. Zavala Henriquez, G. Ferrer Zavala, 9798848056525, 05/23/2022
Languages
- Spanish
- English
Awards
- Graduated with Honors, Distinction: Cum laude, Faculty of Medicine, La Universidad del Zulia, 2019
- Merit student award, Biochemistry course, Medical school La Universidad del Zulia, 2013
- Dean’s list in University College, Utah Valley University, 2021 and 2022
Volunteer Experience
- Utah State Hospital, Adult Education Program, 10/2024, present
- Institute of Clinical Research Dr Americo Negrette, Maracaibo, Venezuela, Research member, 01/2015, 12/2017
- La Universidad del Zulia, Faculty of Medicine, Teacher, 01/2015, 12/2017
Hobbies and Interests
- CrossFit
- Zumba
- Crotchet
- Research
- Mental health
Training
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV): Diagnosis and Treatment, 07/2012
- Basic Surgical Procedure and Suture Techniques, 04/2015
- Diabetes Multidisciplinary Disease, 11/2016
- Diphtheria: A Disease Emergent, 07/2017
- PH557x: Lessons from Ebola: Preventing the Next Pandemic, 05/2020
- Preventing Self-harm/Suicide: Empowering Primary Health Care Providers, 04/2020
- Research Course, 02/27/2025
- HIPAA Awareness for Healthcare Providers, 02/19/2025, 02/19/2027
- Meta-Analysis course, 03/15/2025
- QPR Gatekeeper Training, 03/17/2025, 03/17/2026
Presentations
- Comparison in the Concentration of Proinflammatory Cytokines in Patients with Major Depression during Periods of Crisis and Inter-crisis, IVV Venezuelan Congress, National Research Conferences Student I Expo-Redieluz, Maracaibo, Venezuela, 10/2015
- Evaluation of Immediate Care in Newborns by the Health Staff in the Maternal Infantile Hospital “Doctor Eduardo Peña Soto of Maracaibo, Zulia, 07/2016
- Empowering Balance: A Transformative Support Program for Latina/Hispanic International Medical Graduates, Women and Mothers, NAMS-MOLA Conference 2025, San Antonio, TX, 11/06/2025
- Robotic Renal Preservation Enabled by Latino Medical Networks: A Story of Successful Collaboration and Patient-Centered Care, NAMS-MOLA Conference 2025, San Antonio, TX, 11/06/2025
Research
- Efficacy and safety of VMAT-2 inhibitors and dopamine stabilizers for Huntington's chorea: A systematic review, meta-analysis, and trial sequential analysis, Floridia Rietmann LM, Romano C, Beltrán Covarrubias SA, Gomez Miranda JA, Briceño Cardeña OE, Shenod S, Marrero Peralta AV, Ferrer Zavala GM, Hanumanthu P, Borges-Sosa OA, Calderon Martinez E, Medical Sciences, 13, 2, 201, 10.3390/medsci130200201, 2025
- Risk of Depression with GLP-1 receptor Agonists Compared to Other Antidiabetic Medications in Adults with Type 2 Diabetes, Submitted to a journal
- Pharmaco-prophylaxis for High Altitude Pulmonary Edema, Finished
Timeline
Shadowing Student
Barry Gritz, MD – Psychiatry Private Practice
08.2025 - 08.2025
Student Observer
John S. Dunn Behavioral Sciences Center at UTHealth
08.2025 - 08.2025
Telerotation
Amen Clinics
04.2025 - 05.2025
Shadowing Experience
Canyon View Medical
01.2024 - 12.2024
Data Entry Specialist
Nuskin
10.2020 - 12.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant
Spanish Fork Rehab & Nursing
06.2020 - 07.2020
Internship
Hospital Dr. Darío Suárez Ocando
02.2019 - 05.2019
English Learning Program -
Utah Valley University
Medical Doctor -
La Universidad del Zulia