Lilian A. Maturell Rojas
Orlando,FL
Summary
International Medical Graduate (M.D.) with clinical experience in Cuba and Jamaica and exposure to the U.S. healthcare system through observerships in Endocrinology, Family Medicine, and Emergency Medicine. Strong foundation in patient assessment, clinical reasoning, and evidence-based medicine. Highly motivated to further develop clinical knowledge, enhance understanding of U.S. medical practice, and contribute to patient-centered care through an observership opportunity.
Overview
1
1
Certification
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Locum Intern
South East Regional Health Authority (SERHA)
Kingston, Jamaica
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Completed a mandatory pre-internship clinical program required by the SERHA.
- Rotated one month each in Internal Medicine, Surgery, Obstetrics/Gynecology, and Pediatrics.
- Conducted around 15 patient admission per shift, including comprehensive history taking, physical examination, diagnostic evaluation and case presentation to supervising physician.
- Performed and assisted in procedures:
- IV placement
- Fluid/medication administration
- ECG interpretation
- Blood glucose and urine dipstick testing interpretation
- ABG sampling
- Wound care
- Incision/drainage
- Suturing/debridement
- Placement/removal of urinary catheters.
- Collaborated with the multidisciplinary team in a high-volume hospital setting.
- Gained exposure to an English-speaking healthcare system.
- Most Meaningful: This experience challenged and shaped me, building patience, resilience, and confidence. Immersed in a foreign country with a new healthcare system and language, I overcame challenges that enhanced my medical English, cultural competence, and ability to deliver care in a fast-paced hospital setting.
Registered Behavior Technician
Brightstart Kids Services
Davenport, FL, United States of America
08.2023 - Current
- Provided Applied Behavior Analysis therapy to children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder under the supervision of a BCBA.
- Delivered interventions in school and home settings focused on communication, daily living skills, and behavior regulation.
- Responsibilities include:
- Data collection
- Documentation of sessions
- Implementing behavior plans:
- Reduce maladaptive behaviors
- Increase skill acquisition
- Use reinforcement techniques
- Progress monitoring
- Collaborating with families, teachers, and clinical teams.
- Most Meaningful: This role enhanced my patience, empathy, cultural sensitivity, teamwork, and ability to deliver compassionate care that is directly transferable to medical practice and patient interactions, reinforcing my commitment to serving neurodiverse populations in a healthcare setting.
Observer
AdventHealth
Celebration, FL, United States of America
10.2025 - 11.2025
- Preceptor: Leon N. Leon II, MD, EM, FACEP
- Observed triage, assessment, and stabilization of patients with acute medical and trauma conditions.
- Observed rapid response and resuscitation protocols in a critical scenario.
- Exposure to management of complex medical emergencies, anaphylaxis, acute coronary syndromes, and respiratory failure.
- Participated in interdisciplinary rounds and case discussions.
- Laboratory and imaging interpretation with clinical correlation.
- Received instruction and basic training in POCUS protocols.
- Gained exposure to EPIC EMR documentation and coordination of care.
- Observed interdisciplinary communication and coordination of patient care between the emergency, inpatient, and specialty teams.
Observer
Premier Endocrinology Clinic
Kissimmee, FL, United States of America
04.2025 - 05.2025
- Preceptor: Theresa Fynn, MD/Endocrinology. Kwamne Ntim, MD/Endocrinology. Dionardo Medina Encarnacion, MD/Endocrinology.
- Observed outpatient endocrine clinics.
- Focused on patients with diabetes, thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal, and pituitary disorders.
- Gained exposure to:
- Diagnosis/management of endocrine diseases
- Interpretation of laboratory results
- Thyroid ultrasounds interpretation
- Fine-needle aspiration biopsies
- Strengthened skills in patient communication in English and medical interviewing.
- Participated in clinical discussions and case reviews.
- Gained exposure to EMRs (eClinicalworks).
- Enhanced knowledge of US guidelines, multidisciplinary collaboration, and patient-centered care in a diverse population.
- Most Meaningful: This experience reignited my curiosity for complex physiology and diagnostic reasoning. Observing endocrinologists navigate subtle metabolic disorders deepened my appreciation for analytical thinking and precision in medicine, reaffirming my vocation for Internal Medicine.
Observer
Centro de Salud Famisanar
Forest Park, GA, United States of America
05.2023 - 07.2023
- Observed in a family medicine clinic under the direct supervision of a physician.
- Participated in patient interviews, physical examinations, history-taking, and laboratory result interpretation.
- Observed clinical documentation, reviewed medical records, discussed cases, and learned referral processes to other specialties.
- Gained exposure to diverse conditions, including HTN, asthma, COPD, acute respiratory and urinary infections, and STDs, with appropriate treatment and patient education.
- Present during Pap smear and gynecologic exams.
- Learned key screening protocols by age and risk, including colon, breast, cervical, and prostate cancer, gaining insight into comprehensive outpatient preventive care in the U.S.
General Doctor
Ministry of Public Health of Cuba (MINSAP)
Guantanamo, Cuba
09.2020 - 11.2020
- Worked as a General Doctor in community clinics serving both rural and urban populations.
- My responsibilities included:
- Outpatient consultation and longitudinal follow-up of patients with chronic non-complicated diseases.
- Management of endemic infectious diseases: Dengue, Chikungunya, Zika.
- Weekly on-call duties at the local emergency department.
- Prenatal care: obstetric evaluations, fetal growth monitoring, nutrition, vaccination.
- Deliver comprehensive care in resource-limited settings.
- Strengthened my communication and decision-making skills.
- Managed diverse patient populations.
- Collaborated with specialists for patient referrals and ensured continuity of care despite systemic limitations.
Medical Intern
Agostinho Neto University Hospital, Guantanamo
Guantanamo, Cuba
09.2019 - 07.2020
- Completed 2-2.5 month rotations in Internal Medicine, Surgery, Pediatrics, and Obstetrics/Gynecology under the direct supervision of residents and attending physicians.
- On-call duties every week.
- Assisted in emergency care.
- Wrote admissions, history-taking, progress notes, and referrals.
- Conducted patient interviews and physical examinations.
- Performed case presentation during daily ward rounds and academic sessions.
- Collaborated with residents and attending physicians to develop differential diagnoses and management plans.
- Performed clinical and surgical procedures:
- IV access
- Phlebotomy
- Urinary catheter insertion
- Paracentesis
- Wound care, sutures, and incision/drainage
- Vaginal deliveries
- Assisted in C-section.
Medical Intern
Agostinho Neto University Hospital, Guantanamo
Guantanamo, Cuba
09.2019 - 07.2020
- Mentored 3rd- and 4th-year medical students during final-year internship.
- Responsible for advising and micromanaging groups of five to eight students per rotation.
- Supervised history-taking, physical examination, ward rounds, and performance of medical procedures.
- Provided bedside teaching by demonstrating clinical signs and correlating them with patient presentations.
- Guided them in formulating differential diagnoses and treatment plans.
- Delivered teaching sessions on common pathologies, lab interpretation, ECG, and imaging.
- Delegated/organized student tasks during daily workflow, ensuring accurate documentation and timely patient follow-up.
- Developed leadership, effective communication, teamwork, and medical teaching skills.
Assistant Student - Intensive Care and Surgery
Agostinho Neto University Hospital, Guantanamo
Guantanamo, Cuba
11.2014 - 05.2020
- Official Assistant Student in Surgery and Volunteer Student Assistant in Intensive Care, under close faculty supervision.
- Strengthened clinical judgment and decision-making skills while managing critically ill patients.
- Intensive Care Unit roles:
- Central line placement
- Intubations
- Patient stabilization and monitoring.
- Gained exposure to mechanical ventilation and sepsis protocols.
- Hemodynamic support
- Multidisciplinary critical care teamwork.
- General Surgery roles:
- Performed minor surgical procedures: incision/drainage, suturing, wound debridement, ulcer care.
- Served as surgical assistant in major cases: cholecystectomy, bowel obstruction, hernia repair, appendectomy, trauma.
- Preoperative/postoperative evaluation.
Health Education Volunteer (Medical Student)
University of Medical Sciences of Guantánamo-Public Health Deparment
Guantanamo, Cuba
09.2019 - 11.2019
- Organized and delivered >30 health education lectures in urban communities, covering HIV/STD prevention, and cancer screening awareness (breast, cervical, prostate).
- Assessed knowledge of topics before and after, found that knowledge of risk factors and preventive measures increased after lectures.
- Active case-finding of endemic infectious diseases (dengue, chikungunya).
- Coordinated screening campaigns to identify individuals at risk and facilitate early referral to local clinics.
- Promoted early detection of transmissible and chronic conditions.
Education
M.D. - Medicine
Universidad De Ciencias Médicas De Guantánamo
Cuba07.2020
Skills
- Clinical Skills
- Patient Assessment & History Taking
- Physical Examination
- Clinical Documentation
- Differential Diagnosis Development
- Preventive Medicine
- Patient Education & Counseling
- Medical Interviewing Technical Skills
- Electronic Medical Records (EPIC, eClinicalWorks)
- Laboratory Data and ECG Interpretation
- Point-of-Care Ultrasound (Basic Exposure) Professional Skills
- Clinical Reasoning
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Team Collaboration
- Adaptability
- Time Management
- Leadership & Mentorship
- Cross-Cultural Communication
- Professionalism
- Spanish (Native)
- English (Professional Working Proficiency)
Languages
Accomplishments
• Obtained ECFMG Certification and successfully passed USMLE Step 1, Step 2 CK, and OET.
• Completed U.S. clinical observerships in Endocrinology, Family Medicine, and Emergency Medicine, gaining exposure to evidence-based practice and U.S. healthcare systems.
Certification
- Board Certification: No
- Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED | American Red Cross, Date Received: 2025-10, Valid Until: 2027-10
- HIPAA Certification, Date Received: 2025-02, Valid Until: 2027-02
- HIV/AIDS Prevention and Awareness Certification, Date Received: 2023-07, Valid Until: 2027-07
- OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen Standard for Healthcare Setting, Date Received: 2023-08, Valid Until: 2026-08
- Registered Behavior Technician | BACB, Date Received: 2023-06, Valid Until: 2026-06
- Zero Tolerance Course-APD Florida, Date Received: 2023-07, Valid Until: 2026-07
Proficient Languages
English
Spanish/Spanish Creole
Interests
Strength and cardio training as a way to cultivate discipline and focus, Read about finance, investment, and healthy habits, Exploring cultural cuisine and cooking healthy meals, Home design and organization aesthetics, Spending quality time with my family
Timeline
Observer
AdventHealth
10.2025 - 11.2025
Observer
Premier Endocrinology Clinic
04.2025 - 05.2025
Registered Behavior Technician
Brightstart Kids Services
08.2023 - Current
Observer
Centro de Salud Famisanar
05.2023 - 07.2023
Locum Intern
South East Regional Health Authority (SERHA)
09.2021 - 12.2021
General Doctor
Ministry of Public Health of Cuba (MINSAP)
09.2020 - 11.2020
Medical Intern
Agostinho Neto University Hospital, Guantanamo
09.2019 - 07.2020
Medical Intern
Agostinho Neto University Hospital, Guantanamo
09.2019 - 07.2020
Health Education Volunteer (Medical Student)
University of Medical Sciences of Guantánamo-Public Health Deparment
09.2019 - 11.2019
Assistant Student - Intensive Care and Surgery
Agostinho Neto University Hospital, Guantanamo
11.2014 - 05.2020
M.D. - Medicine
Universidad De Ciencias Médicas De Guantánamo
Professional Memberships
None
Impactful Experience
Leaving Cuba was not just a choice; it was a necessity. The healthcare system, limited in resources and opportunities, could not offer the future we envisioned as physicians. I emigrated first to Jamaica, then to the U.S., determined to revalidate my medical degree. Starting from zero in a new country, with a different language, culture, and network, was daunting. There were moments of uncertainty and fatigue, but also an unshakable determination to succeed. I turned those challenges into growth and resilience, qualities that will be invaluable as I navigate the demands of residency.
Hometown(s)
- City,State/Province: Davenport, Florida
- Country: United States of America
- Postal Code: 33896
- Setting:
- City,State/Province: Miami, Florida
- Postal Code: 33018
- City,State/Province: Orlando, Florida
- Postal Code: 32837
State Medical Licenses
- Type: None
- Number:
- State:
- Exp. Date:
Additional Questions
- Are you able to carry out the responsibilities and requirements at the specific training programs to which you are applying with or without reasonable accommodations? Yes
- Misdemeanor Conviction in the United States? No
- Felony Conviction in the United States? No
- Medical Licensure Suspended/Revoked/Voluntarily Terminated? No
- Ever Named in a Malpractice Suit? No
- Anything in your past history that would limit your ability to be licensed or would limit your ability to receive hospital privileges? No
DEA Registration
DEA Registration Number: None
Education
- Education: None
- Institution & Location:
- Dates Attended:
- Degree:
- Degree Date:
- Field(s) of Study:
Postgraduate Training
None
Geographic and Setting Preferences
- Division Preference: Middle Atlantic
- I am drawn to this region for its academic excellence, cultural diversity, and broad patient population. The presence of large academic hospitals and strong Internal Medicine programs offers an ideal environment to advance my clinical training and research interests.
- Division Preference: East North Central
- This region has strong academic and community-based Internal Medicine programs. Additionally, having my husband’s close family, including his godfather and cousins, in the area provides a strong personal support network that would foster stability and focus during residency.
- Division Preference: South Atlantic
- My strong preference for the South Atlantic stems from my deep personal and family roots. Training near my support system (my family) will allow me to thrive personally and professionally while contributing to the community I proudly call home.
- Setting Preference: No Preference
- I have no specific preference regarding the setting, as I value the opportunity to train in diverse healthcare environments. My focus is on developing strong clinical skills and providing compassionate care to patients in any community I serve.
General Information
- Name: Maturell Rojas, Lilian Alondra
- Previous Last Name:
- Preferred Name: Alondra
- Designated Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
- Most Recent Medical School: Universidad de Ciencias Médicas de Guantánamo
- Applicant ID: 2026812471
- AAMC ID: 16739692
- Email: alondracefmg@gmail.com
- USMLE ID: 12233458
- NRMP ID: N1186338
- Gender: Woman
- Birth Date: 1996-06-19
- Participating in the NRMP Match: Yes
- Authorized to Work in the U.S.: Yes
- Participating as a Couple in NRMP: Yes
- Current Work Authorization: U.S. Citizen or National, Legal Permanent Resident, Refugee, Asylee
- NRMP Partner's Name: Andy Maisell Vinent Rodriguez
- Specialties NRMP Partner is applying to: Internal Medicine
- Self Identification: Hispanic or Latino, Cuban
- Present Mailing Address: 1141 Champions Ridge Circle, Apt 308, Davenport, FL 33896
- Permanent Mailing Address: 1141 Champions Ridge Circle, Apt 308, Davenport, FL 33896
- Preferred Phone #: +1 (954) 325-1380
- Phone: +1 (954) 325-1380
- Alternate Phone #:
- Mobile #: +1 (954) 325-1380
- Pager #:
- Fax #:
- Military Service Obligation/Deferment? No
- Other Service Obligation? No
Certification
I certify that the information contained within the MyERAS application is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. All written passages, such as the personal statement and descriptions of work/activities, are my own and have not been written, in part or in whole, by another author and while I might use mentors, peers, and/or AI tools for brainstorming, proofreading, or editing, my final submission represents my own work and accurately reflects my experiences. I understand that any false or missing information may disqualify me from consideration for a position; may result in an investigation by the AAMC per the attached policy (PDF); may also result in expulsion from ERAS; or if employed, may constitute cause for termination from the program. I also understand and agree to the AAMC Website Terms and Conditions and to the AAMC Privacy Statement and the AAMC Policies Regarding the Collection, Use and Dissemination of Resident, Intern, Fellow, and Residency, Internship, and Fellowship Application Data (attached policy, PDF) and to these AAMC's collection and other processing of my personal data according to these privacy policies. In addition, I consent to the transfer of my personal data to AAMC in the United States, to those residency programs in the United States and Canada that I select through my application, and to other third parties as stated in these Privacy Policies. Certified by: Maturell Rojas, Lilian Alondra Date: 2025-10-22
Publications
- Maturell Rojas LA. Review of the Damage Control Surgery Concept: Pathophysiology, Indications, and Outcomes. Oral presentation: Provincial Forum of Medical Sciences; 2016-03-10. Guantanamo, Cuba.
- Maturell Rojas LA. Clinical Challenges and Advances in the Treatment of Flail Chest. Oral presentation: University Hospital Scientific Forum; 2017-04-03. Guantanamo, Cuba.
- Maturell Rojas LA. Case Report: Early Recognition and Management of Septic Shock in the ICU. Oral presentation: University Hospital Scientific Forum; 2018-04-12. Guantanamo, Cuba.
- Maturell Rojas LA, Vinent Rodriguez A. Case Presentation of Appendicitis: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Management. Oral presentation: English Class Presentation; 2018-03-22. Guantanamo, Cuba.
- Maturell Rojas, LA. ARDS Revisited: Evidence-Based Ventilatory Management. Oral presentation: Scientific Forum of Medical Sciences; 2019-03-25. Guantanamo, Cuba.
- Maturell Rojas, LA. Community Health Situation Analysis in Guantanamo, Cuba. Oral presentation: Final Presentation - General Medicine; 2019-05-07. Guantanamo, Cuba.
Honors & Awards
Academic Excellence, Academic Excellence Recognition, Awarded for maintaining a top GPA =4.58/5 and exceptional academic performance during medical school, Date Received: 2020-07, Excellence in Teaching and Mentorship, Recognized for mentoring junior students and supervising their clinical training and documentation, Date Received: 2020-06, Best Class President Award, Recognized for exemplary leadership, organization, and representation of students during 5th year, Date Received: 2019-07, 1st Place, 27th Provincial Forum of Medical Sciences, Awarded 1st place for oral presentation on Damage Control Surgery Concept, Date Received: 2016-03, Best Student Assistant in General Surgery, Awarded for outstanding clinical performance and dedication as a Student Assistant in Surgery, Date Received: 2015-06