Maria Camila Forero Gomez
Overview
2
2
Languages
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Palliative Care Research Assistant
UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh
09.2023 - 02.2026
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to create clinical resource for pediatric palliative care, improving access to care information.
- Integrated Bright IDEAS framework with Meaning-Centered Psychotherapy to enhance caregiver coping strategies and resilience.
- Developed evidence-based handbook for parents of children with newly diagnosed complex medical conditions to provide essential support and guidance.
Nutrition Education Research
SAGE Program, New Jersey Medical School
Newark
05.2025 - 09.2025
- Conducted individualized pre/post nutrition assessments to evaluate patient progress and inform tailored nutrition strategies.
- Delivered culturally tailored cooking classes, creating a bilingual recipe booklet to support participants' culinary skills and nutrition knowledge.
- Engaged Spanish-speaking patients in four-week virtual nutrition education program, enhancing accessibility and understanding of nutrition.
Research Assistant
CARE Laboratory, University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh
01.2022 - 05.2024
- Conducted behavioral coding for BRITE study, enhancing understanding of maternal depression and parent-child synchrony.
- Observed parent-child interactions, contributing to thorough data collection and analysis.
- Attended weekly neuroscience research meetings to discuss project developments. to discuss findings and strategies.
Patient Care Technician (NICU)
UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh
02.2022 - 04.2024
- Monitored vital signs, enabling timely interventions to improve patient outcomes.
- Facilitated infant care and milk preparation, enhancing nursing staff capabilities in Level IV NICU.
- Delivered emotional support to families, contributing to a comforting environment during critical care.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient rooms and equipment.
Education
Doctor of Medicine Candidate -
Rutgers-New Jersey Medical School
Newark, NJ05-2028
Bachelor of Science - Neuroscience, Minor Chemistry
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA05-2024
Leadership Experience
President, Latino Medical Student Association (LMSA)
- Organized La Gala, raising over $13,000 and leaving ~$9,000 to support future student research conference travel. Planned weekly Hispanic Heritage Month programming and fundraising events. Represented the institution at the LMSA Northeast Regional Conference.
Faculty Director, Student Family Health Care Center (SFHCC),
- Direct clinic operations and coordinate physician, resident, and student volunteer schedules. Recruit attending physicians and resident volunteers. Previously led patient outreach, appointment scheduling, and follow-up communications.
Young Vision Africa, Fundraising Chair (YVA)
- Spearheaded fundraising initiatives, raising funds to enhance educational resources in Sierra Leone.
- Organized shoe drive, collecting 2,385 pairs to provide footwear for students and raising $1,400 for educational programs.
- Collaborated with local businesses to secure sponsorships and donations, strengthening community support for educational initiatives.
- Tutored students in English, chemistry, and biology to enhance academic performance.
Presentations
Integrating Cultural Competence into Nutrition for Chronic Disease Management, SAGE Program, Rutgers-New Jersey Medical School 08/2025
Publications
Tumescent Local Anesthesia for Subcutaneous Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator Implantation: An Alternative for General Anesthesia, Acknowledged contributor
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Nutrition Education Research
SAGE Program, New Jersey Medical School
05.2025 - 09.2025
Palliative Care Research Assistant
UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
09.2023 - 02.2026
Patient Care Technician (NICU)
UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh
02.2022 - 04.2024
Research Assistant
CARE Laboratory, University of Pittsburgh
01.2022 - 05.2024
Doctor of Medicine Candidate -
Rutgers-New Jersey Medical School
Bachelor of Science - Neuroscience, Minor Chemistry
University of Pittsburgh