MAILEN PEÑA ESCOBAR
Las Tunas
Summary
Final-year medical student with strong interest in clinical research and internal medicine. Experienced in academic projects and data analysis, seeking a J-1 Research Scholar position in the United States to contribute to ongoing medical research and expand scientific skills willing to work as a volunteer.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Intern
General Hospital LAS TUNAS
LAS TUNAS CUBA
09.2025 - 07.2026
- Assisted in patient intake and registration processes, ensuring accurate data entry and documentation.
- Supported nursing staff in daily patient care tasks, enhancing workflow efficiency within departments.
- Collaborated with medical teams to maintain inventory of supplies and equipment, optimizing resource availability.
- Observed clinical procedures, gaining knowledge of hospital protocols and best practices for patient care.
- Engaged with patients to provide information about services, fostering positive experiences during visits.
- Gained valuable experience working within a specific industry, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.
- Conducted comprehensive market research to inform strategic planning.
Education
Doctor of medicine -
University de Ciencias Médicas de Las Tunas
Las Tunas, Cuba07.2026
Skills
- Technical:
- Data analysis
- Research methods
- Literature review
- Medical:
- Clinical assessment
- Patient communication
- Preparation of medical history
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Quick learner
- Fast learner
- Problem-solving
- Computer skills
- Multitasking and organization
- Creativity and innovation
- Flexible schedule
- Research and analysis
Language
English (level: advanced)
Full Professional
Spanish (level: advanced)
Native or Bilingual
Italian (level:)
Elementary
Timeline
Intern
General Hospital LAS TUNAS
09.2025 - 07.2026
Doctor of medicine -
University de Ciencias Médicas de Las Tunas
Research experience
- Analysis of the health situation of CMF 6, belonging to the Gustavo Aldereguía Lima Polyclinic, in the municipality of Tunas, Las Tunas province, in the period from January to December 2024.
- Paraneoplastic syndromes. Concept and causes.
- Tuberculosis infection control in public health. Optional course
- Escape of toxic substances and their impact on the health of the population.
- - assisted in research.
- - collected data and analyzed patient data.
- - contributed to literature review.
Clinical experience
- Internal medicine
- Orthopedics
- General Surgery
- Pediatrics
- Comprehensive general medicine
- Ophthalmology
- Otolaryngology
- Public Health
- Dermatology
- Gynecology and Obstetrics