Laysa M. Rodriguez
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Research Coordinator, Pediatric Diabetes Center
Hassenfeld Children's Hospital At NYU Langone
New York, NY
09.2023 - Current
- Work on multiple Principal Investigator initiated studies including survey studies on endocrine disorders, diabetes and distress/mental health, a database and biobank project, and NIH and pharmaceutical sponsored projects
- Establish relationships with patients and their families to aid in recruitment and retention
- Conduct chart review, sample handling and processing
- Work with diabetes team to provide weekly patient updates for rounds, and participate in program development and events
General Physician
Dra. Feliz Pediatric Medical Center
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
01.2015 - 01.2020
- Evaluated and interviewed new patients during first visits and follow-ups, up to 15 patients per day
- Organized educational activities for patients and their families to raise awareness and promote healthy practices
- Teamed with other physicians, specialists, and health care providers to provide well-rounded care for complex cases
Junior Researcher
Tropical Medicine And Global Health Institute
Santo Domingo, DR
05.2017 - 03.2018
- Worked with a team of clinical researchers who conducted two studies on arboviral infections in the Dominican Republic
- Participated in various study activities, including formulating the questionnaires administered to the participants, recruitment, screening, consenting & enrolling, data collection, and analysis
Postgraduate Intern
Dr. Abel Gonzalez Clinic
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
01.2014 - 01.2015
- General physician in outpatient setting seeing approximately 10 patients per day
- Assisted pediatricians in conducting patient interviews and evaluations
- Explained procedures and discussed test results or prescribed treatments with patients
- Monitored patients' conditions and progress to reevaluate treatment
Education
M.D. - Medicine
Universidad Autonoma De Santo Domingo (UASD)
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic10.2013
Skills
- Data management and analysis
- Patient recruitment and retention
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- Clinical knowledge
- Problem-solving abilities
- EMR/ EPIC, REDCap
- Analytical and critical thinking
- Specimen handling
- Data entry
Volunteering
United States School, Health Advocate, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Nov. 2021 - Current
- Organize talks directed to students, especially adolescent girls, on different health-related topics such as the female reproductive system, the menstrual cycle, and contraception
National Council for Childhood and Adolescence (CONANI), Health Advocate, Salcedo, Dominican Republic
June 2016 - Jan. 2019
- Organized multiple talks directed to patients' parents and guardians with a wide diversity of health-related topics, such as the benefits of breastfeeding and general child safety practices
Tropicalia Foundation. Project: I am girl, I am important (Soy niña, soy importante) , Health Advocate, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
June 2015 - Aug. 2015
- Volunteered as a health advocate contributing to developing health awareness projects for the girls
National Immunization Program, Volunteer, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
2008 - 2010
- Supported the Health Ministry in vaccinating hundreds of persons and promoting the importance of immunization in underserved communities in the Dominican Republic
Villa Bendicion Orphanage, Volunteer, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
2008 - 2010
- Promoted fundraising activities to supply articles such as food and toiletries
Certification
- CITI
- IATA
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Hobbies
Tennis
Cooking Dominican food
Watching Academy-nominated and awarded films and documentaries
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Research Coordinator, Pediatric Diabetes Center
Hassenfeld Children's Hospital At NYU Langone
09.2023 - Current
Junior Researcher
Tropical Medicine And Global Health Institute
05.2017 - 03.2018
General Physician
Dra. Feliz Pediatric Medical Center
01.2015 - 01.2020
Postgraduate Intern
Dr. Abel Gonzalez Clinic
01.2014 - 01.2015
M.D. - Medicine
Universidad Autonoma De Santo Domingo (UASD)