Jose Gregorio Donis Castaneda
Internal Medicine Resident
McAllen,Texas
Summary
Bilingual International Medical Graduate (ECFMG-certified, 2024) with robust experience in cardiology and internal medicine, currently a PGY-2 Internal Medicine Resident at UTRGV/HCA. Completed formal Cardiology training in Venezuela with over 1,000 procedures performed, and contributed to cardiovascular research at Mount Sinai Hospital. Skilled in managing acute and chronic cardiovascular conditions and dedicated to academic medicine, research, and clinical excellence.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Internal Medicine Resident (PGY-2)
UTRGV/HCA - Rio Grande Regional Hospital
07.2024 - Current
- - Rotations include inpatient medicine, ICU, cardiology, pulmonology, ID, and ambulatory care.
- - Active in quality improvement, academic conferences, and multidisciplinary care.
Clinical Cardiologist
Multiple Institutions
02.2017 - 03.2022
- - Worked across hospitals and clinics: Hospital de Clínicas Caroní, Centro Hospitalario Guayana, Unidad Respiratoria Guayana, Clínica La Esperanza
- - Managed outpatient and inpatient cardiology patients
- - Assisted in cath lab, echocardiography, arrhythmia monitoring
Cardiology Resident
Universidad de Los Andes - Instituto Autónomo Hospital Universitario
01.2014 - 12.2016
- - 150 stress tests, 159 Holter interpretations, 60 ABPM reports
- - 498 transthoracic echocardiograms, 20 TEE, 10 pharmacologic stress echos
- - 50 coronary/cardiac caths, 36 EP procedures (pacemakers, ICDs)
- - 27 temporary pacemakers, 08 pericardiocenteses
- - Managed emergencies, CPR, central line placements, and ECGs
Internal Medicine Resident
IVSS / Hospital Tipo III Dr. Hector Nouel Joubert
01.2011 - 12.2013
Physician in Rural Service
Centro Materno Infantil Dr. Juan de Dios Holmq.
12.2010 - 12.2011
Education
Internal Medicine Residency - PGY-2
Rio Grande Regional Hospital - UTRGV/HCA Internal Medicine Residency Program
McAllen, Texas 07.2024 - Current
Cardiology Specialization - Cardiology
Universidad De Los Andes (ULA)
01.2014 - 12 2016
Internal Medicine Residency - undefined
Hospital Tipo III Dr. Hector Nouel Joubert / IVSS
01.2011 - 12 2013
M.D. - Medicine
Universidad De Oriente
Ciudad Bolivar, Venezuela 01.2001 - 1 2008
Skills
- TTE, TEE, ECG, ABPM, Cardiac Stress Testing, Pericardiocentesis
- - Electronic Medical Records (basic EPIC), Microsoft Office Suite
- - Languages: Spanish (native), English (fluent)
Certification
- ECFMG Certified (2024)
Awards
- Recipient of the 2025 Outstanding Intern Award Certificate for exemplifying compassionate patient care, peer support, leadership, community engagement, and clinical excellence., - Received formal recognition for contributions to resident education and program engagement at UTRGV/HCA., - Assisted in orientation and mentoring of medical students and incoming interns during clinical rotations., - Lead investigator on a QI project titled: "Evaluating the Impact of an Internal Medicine Residency on Adherence to Telemetry Utilization Guidelines in the 2 East R Progressive Care Unit and the Neuroscience Unit" at the University Hospital.
Affiliations
- - American College of Physicians (ACP) - Member
- ACP ID: 04589784 | Local Chapter: Texas Southern
- - Speaker, ACP South Texas Chapter Meeting
- - Team Participant, ACP Doctor's Dilemma (Galveston, TX - 2024)
Publications
- - Basic & Advanced Cardiology Modules (ASCARDIO) - Barquisimeto, Venezuela
- - Electrocardiography Course (Intramed Online)
- - Venezuelan Congress of Cardiology - Speaker on Renal Sympathetic Denervation
- - Pediatric & Internal Medicine CME Conferences - Venezuelan Medical Federation
Timeline
Internal Medicine Resident (PGY-2)
UTRGV/HCA - Rio Grande Regional Hospital
07.2024 - Current
Internal Medicine Residency - PGY-2
Rio Grande Regional Hospital - UTRGV/HCA Internal Medicine Residency Program
07.2024 - Current
Clinical Cardiologist
Multiple Institutions
02.2017 - 03.2022
Cardiology Resident
Universidad de Los Andes - Instituto Autónomo Hospital Universitario
01.2014 - 12.2016
Cardiology Specialization - Cardiology
Universidad De Los Andes (ULA)
01.2014 - 12 2016
Internal Medicine Resident
IVSS / Hospital Tipo III Dr. Hector Nouel Joubert
01.2011 - 12.2013
Internal Medicine Residency - undefined
Hospital Tipo III Dr. Hector Nouel Joubert / IVSS
01.2011 - 12 2013
Physician in Rural Service
Centro Materno Infantil Dr. Juan de Dios Holmq.
12.2010 - 12.2011
M.D. - Medicine
Universidad De Oriente
01.2001 - 1 2008
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