LUIS PENA

• Assist physicians in providing primary and chronic care services by conducting patient intake and history and follow up

coordination.

• Assist in preventive screening while ensuring medication compliance
• Provide support chronic disease management, patient education on public health topics and ablation consults based on vein mapping results
• Document encounters accurately in EMR system while collaborating with medical staff to improve care delivery
• Engage in Telehealth visits to address sick visits under attending supervision or inform patients of their care plan and follow up labs/diagnostics

• I documented patient's history, physical exam findings, pertinent labs, and dictated procedures and radiographic impressions made by the supervising physician in regards to the patient's encounter in an ED setting
• During trauma shifts, I took care of obtaining HPI and further details from EMS while paying close attention and documenting orders and procedures performed by different intervening providers on the cases.
• Observed and recorded complex cases across different medical specialties including Internal Medicine and Critical Care

• Hands on experience in outpatient services under Dr. Jocelyn Abraham supervision
• Took HPI’s and performed physical examinations
• Gained experience in patient care and EMR systems – wrote notes and put orders in for patients
• Engaged in discussions with the attending in regard to patient management and prognosis as well as follow-up care

• Hands on experience with both outpatient and inpatient services under Dr. Adam Atoot and Dr. Simcha Weissman’s supervision.
• Took HPI’s and performed physical examinations
• Gained experience in patient care and EMR systems – wrote notes and put orders in for patients
• Attended lectures and took part in discussions of research questions.

• Conducted and published a systematic review on Endomyocardial Fibrosis and assisted in the creation of a manuscript for an article that is currently undergoing review for publication.
• Analyzed pertinent literature while extracting data from relevant studies.

• Completed hands on USCE in General Surgery with Dr. Shikkiar, MD
• Gained experience in pre-op and post-op management of different surgical cases while assisting in surgeries, including hernia repairs, lioma removal and cholecystectomies.
• Clinical knowledge was assessed during weekly lectures and presentations given by the preceptor.
• Broadened knowledge in surgical procedures while continuing to gain experience with patient interactions.

• Completed an elective in SICU
• Under close supervision of residents, I participated in daily rounds to evaluate the post-operative patients' clinical status and care management
• Performed physical exams and clinical assessment of post-operative patients
• Advanced my knowledge in SICU care and management

• Completed an elective in ICU
• Under close supervision of fellows and attendings, I participated in daily rounds of various complex clinical cases
• Performed physical exams and clinical assessment of patients on the floor
• Observed and assisted in Arterial catheterization and Endotracheal intubation

• Completed an elective in Dermatology
• Performed physical exams and clinical assessment of patients in Dermatology outpatient clinic
• Observed and assisted in obtaining biopsies and outpatient management of chronic skin conditions

• Completed an elective in Cardiothoracic Surgery
• Participated in daily rounds at the CCU
• Performed physical exams and clinical assessment of patients in outpatient clinic
• Observed and assisted in CABGs and Coronary stents
• Applied sutures upon procedure completion

• Completed an elective in Gynecological Surgery
• Participated in daily rounds of various gynecological clinical cases
• Performed physical exams and clinical assessment of female patients
• Observed and assisted in Hysteroscopies, Hysterectomies, LEEP, Myomectomies, and Endometrial ablation

• Completed a sub-internship in Labor and Delivery
• Participated in daily rounds at the L&D
• Performed physical exams and clinical assessment of pregnant patients
• Observed and assisted in vaginal deliveries, C-sections and Tubal ligation

• Completed a sub-internship in Obstetrics and Gynecology
• Participated in daily rounds to review a broad range of Gynecological cases and Pregnancies.
• Performed physical exams and clinical assessment of female patients in outpatient clinic
• Advanced my knowledge in female healthcare
• Observed and assisted with Gynecological procedures ranging from outpatient Pap smears and Colposcopies to Myomectomies, Hysterectomies and D&C.

• Completed clinical rotation in Family Medicine - Outpatient clinic and Homeless shelter
• Assisted residents in providing high-quality care for patients and furthered my knowledge in preventive medicine
• Observed and assisted in clinical evaluation and management for chronic diseases

• Completed clinical rotation in Healthcare Leadership
• Under supervision of Administrative preceptor, I was able to further develop leadership skills, expand on healthcare administrative knowledge, and explore topics in healthcare innovation.

• Completed core clerkship in General Surgery with rotations in Anesthesiology, Colorectal Surgery, Urology and SICU.
• Under close supervision of residents, I participated in daily rounds to review patient's clinical statuses and further plan of care for the specific specialty I rotated in
• Assisted residents in providing high-quality care for patients.
• Observed and assisted with surgical procedures including Appendectomies, Cholecystectomies, I&D, Hernia repairs, Nephrectomies, adult Circumcision, and Colonoscopies.

• Completed core clerkship in Pediatrics
• Under close supervision of residents, I participated in daily rounds to review patients' clinical statuses and plan of care
• Assisted residents in providing high-quality care for patients.

• Completed core clerkships in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Psychiatry and Internal Medicine
• Under close supervision of residents, I participated in daily rounds to review a broad range of cases.
• Assisted residents in providing high-quality care for patients.
• Observed gynecological procedures ranging from outpatient Pap smears and Colposcopies to Hysterectomies and D&C .