LAURA EDITH CHAVEZ SALAS

Forward-thinking Volunteer with a strong background in leading community initiatives and driving positive change. Proactive in identifying opportunities for improvement and mobilizing teams to achieve collective goals. Assertive and articulate communicator, skilled in building relationships and inspiring others. Dedicated to making a meaningful impact through hands-on participation and leadership in various volunteer projects.

• 2024, annual wellness check-ups for the elderly at the Divina Providencia Nursing Home, Benito Juárez, 98659, Martínez Domínguez, Zacatecas, Medical students participated in the management and yearly check-up of the elderly in the nursing home. This event was organized by the Cardiology Academy.
• 2023, Diaper and pantry donations for the elderly at the Divina Providencia Nursing Home, Benito Juárez, 98659, Martínez Domínguez, Zacatecas, Medical students participated in collecting pantry items and diapers to donate them to those in the nursing home who need them most. This event was organized by the Cardiology Academy.
• 2023, Donation of medical solutions and electrolytes for cancer patients at the Uneme De Oncología Servicios de Salud Zacatecas, School-wide donation of medical solutions and electrolyte solutions for cancer patients at the Oncology hospital in Zacatecas, with an outcome of 3000 solutions donated. This event was organized by the Cardiology Academy.

• Spanish, Native speaker C2
• English, Proficiency C2
• French, Intermediate B2

• Active member of U.S. Clerkships and Internships Ambassador Program, aids in highlighting international clinical rotation opportunities through the active collaboration of USCNI program participants, who share their experiences and promote our mission in a professional and respectful manner.
• Cofounder and President of The Cardiology Academy, A student group involved in various projects and events, 2023-2024, Universidad Autonoma de Durango
• Active member of the Investigation and Research Committee, Universidad Autonoma de Durango Campus Zacatecas, 2024
• Active member of the Curricular Committee, Universidad Autonoma de Durango Campus Zacatecas, 2023-2024

• Award for relevance and contribution of social activities during medical internship in Houston at the Texas Medical Center. Awarded by Maria Elena Orantes Lopez, Mexican Consulate in Houston, on August 2025
• FIRST PLACE, Anatomical Modeling Competition, "Damage to Target Organs Due to High Blood Pressure", Servicios de Salud de Zacatecas, 05/01/24
• Best grade average, 95%, Universidad Autonoma de Durango Campus Zacatecas, 05/01/24
• FIRST PLACE in the Poster Competition in the Clinical Area, ARTERIAL HYPERTENSION AS A CONDITIONING FACTOR OF EVOLUTION IN PATIENTS WITH COVID-19, Universidad Autonoma de Durango Campus Zacatecas, 12/01/23
• FIRST PLACE in the Poster Competition in the Clinical Area, Use of intra-articular steroids in chronic shoulder pain following rotator cuff injury, Universidad Autonoma de Durango Campus Zacatecas, 12/01/22
• FIRST PLACE in the Poster Competition in the Clinical Area, Indiscriminate use of Ceftriaxone in pharyngitis due to group A beta-hemolytic Streptococcus in adults, in the state of Zacatecas, Universidad Autonoma de Durango Campus Zacatecas, 12/01/21