LEGNAY FERNANDEZ

• Participated in discussions, simulations, and activities focused on advancing knowledge and skills in emergency medicine.

• Conducted physical exams and check-ups, including glucose monitoring for diabetic patients, during monthly community service events.
• Engaged with underserved populations to promote health and wellness.

• Led initiatives to raise awareness and provide support for individuals and families affected by cancer.
• Organized events and campaigns to engage the community in cancer education and advocacy.

• Served as a liaison for third-year medical students transitioning into clinical rotations.
• Provided mentorship and facilitated communication between students and faculty.

• Family Medicine - Primary Care (6 Credits)
• Internal Medicine - Core (24 Credits)
• Pediatrics - Core (12 Credits)
• Psychiatry - Core (12 Credits)
• Surgery - Core (24 Credits)
• Obstetrics and Gynecology - Core (12 Credits)
• Currently completing electives in Critical Care Medicine, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, Medicine Subinternship, and Nephrology.

• Contributed to research focused on targeting microglial polarization to improve outcomes in traumatic brain injury (TBI).
• Assisted with experimental procedures, data analysis, and literature review.
• Research findings contributed to a publication in the National Library of Medicine.

Project: The Role of Vitamin D in Hair Cycle Regulation

Assisted in a biomedical research project investigating the role of Vitamin D in the regulation of the hair growth cycle.

Collaborated in preparing findings for presentation and contributed to the development of a scientific poster.

Project culminated in a public poster presentation, highlighting key findings and their implications in dermatological science.