Performed physical exams to diagnose illnesses and establish patient histories and management plans.
Interpreted lab results to determine the appropriate treatment for patients.
Covered hospital floors and attended to the needs of hospitalized patients.
Participated in quality improvement initiatives within the department to improve overall patient care standards.
Mentored medical students and junior residents to support their professional growth and enhance their clinical skills.
Observership
LaSante Health Center
08.2022 - 09.2022
Extern for eight weeks in internal medicine outpatient setting.
Evaluated patients, presented histories and treatment plans to the attending physician, and discussed management with specialists according to treatment guidelines.
Observership
Brooklyn Cancer Care
08.2022 - 08.2022
Participated as an extern for four weeks in hematology-oncology, presenting patient cases, discussing management plans, and attending academic lectures.
Observership
Linden Medical Health Associates
07.2022 - 07.2022
Observed various gastroenterology procedures and participated in discussions about screening guidelines and the management of gastrointestinal conditions during a four-week rotation at SUNY Downstate Medical Center University Hospital of Brooklyn.
Social Service Physician
Las Palmas Health Center
06.2019 - 06.2020
I evaluated patients, performed minor procedures, administered medications, arranged medical consultations in remote areas, conducted counseling sessions, and organized vaccination campaigns while participating in educational talks on disease prevention.
Internship
Mario Catarino Rivas Hospital
02.2018 - 01.2019
During my one-year internship, I rotated through internal medicine, surgery, pediatrics, and obstetrics/gynecology. I was responsible for daily inpatient care, presented cases to the attending, documented progress notes, and wrote discharge summaries. I also assisted in surgeries and performed various procedures. Additionally, I evaluated new patients in the clinic, attended morning grand rounds, and didactic sessions.
Education
Internal Medicine -
St Barnabas Hospital
Bronx, NY
06.2026
M.D. -
Universidad Nacional Autonoma De Honduras
San Pedro Sula, Honduras
04.2021
Research Experience
During my residency, I presented case reports at conferences and participated in a Quality Improvement Project for medication reconciliation.
During med school, I worked on a research project on palliative care for pediatric oncology patients and received approval for graduation with an honorary distinction.
Conference Presentations
An Unexpected Lovebug: Pneumonia Secondary to Neisseria weaveri (2024)
Pyogenic Liver Abscess And Infective Endocarditis Due To Streptococcus Anginosus in a 66-year-old Male: A Case Report (2024)
Improving medication reconciliation at the SBH ambulatory clinic and on admitted patients (2023)
Conference Attendance
CHEST Conference, Boston, MA - (2024)
NYACP Annual Scientific Meeting, Tarrytown, NY - (2024)
ACG's 2024 Annual Scientific Meeting, Philadelphia, PA - (2024)
Professional Affiliations and Memberships
American College of Physicians (ACP)
American College of Chest Physicians
Medical Association of Honduras
Children's Cancer Association of Honduras
Certification
ECFMG Certification
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification - (2023)
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - (2023)
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Hobbies
I enjoy capturing memories through amateur photography during my travels, solving jigsaw puzzles, and baking delicious treats, like my special Salvadoran pineapple cakes and quesadilla recipes.