WALDYR MAURICIO BANDERAS ECHEVERRY

I am a healthcare professional with a strong sense of responsibility toward my work and duties. My leadership qualities have enabled me to foster and strengthen teamwork, contributing to the well-being of the workgroup and the community seeking our healthcare services. Additionally, I am passionate about finding solutions through clinical research that help treat different health problems prevalent in our society. I am authorized to work in the US.

Rheumatology - Observership Rheumatology Plus – (Clermont, Florida) Preceptor: Dr. Carolina Mejia Otero, May/1/2025 to May 14/2025

• Observed outpatient rheumatology consultations focused on the evaluation and longitudinal management of patients with autoimmune and inflammatory disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, spondyloarthropathies, and gout.
• Attended patient encounters and multidisciplinary discussions on disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs), biologic therapies, and management of chronic pain and disability.
• Reviewed patient histories, imaging, and laboratory results to understand clinical reasoning and differential diagnosis processes in rheumatologic cases.
• Gained insight into the structure and workflow of U.S. outpatient specialty care, with emphasis on coordination of care, follow-up strategies, and patient education
• Strengthened medical English and familiarity with EMR systems (EPIC) through guided observation
• Maintained strict compliance with HIPAA

Nephrology - Observership Advent Health Winter Garden - Nephrology Associates of Central Florida (Orlando,Fl) Preceptor: Dr. Carlos Moreno, May/15/2025 to Jun/22/2025.

  •  Observed inpatient and outpatient nephrology consultations under the supervision of attending nephrologist.

• Attended daily clinical rounds, dialysis unit briefings, and interdisciplinary discussions involving renal pathology, electrolyte imbalances, and chronic kidney disease management.
• Reviewed medical records and lab results to understand the evaluation and management of patients with acute kidney injury, end-stage renal disease, and glomerular disorders
• Developed a deeper understanding of the U.S. healthcare system, nephrology care protocols, and interprofessional collaboration.
• Strengthened medical English and familiarity with EMR systems (EPIC-E-clinical works) through guided observation.
• Maintained strict compliance with HIPAA

• Cardioprotective action of Dexrazoxane vs Placebo in Anthracycline-induced Cardiotoxicity in patients with cancer: A Systematic review and Meta-analysis. (On course).
• A comprehensive review on Erythropoiesis-stimulating agents on chronic kidney disease and cancer-related anemia. (On course).
• A comprehensive review on the role of virulence factors in enteropathogenic E. coli-Induced Intestinal Injury. Cureus, published (May/2025) https://www.cureus.com/articles/354349-a-comprehensive-review-of-the-role-of-virulence-factors-in-enteropathogenic-escherichia-coli-induced-intestinal-injury https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40470429/
• Impact of Once-Weekly Semaglutide on Heart Failure Hospitalizations and Weight Loss in Obese Patients with Preserved Ejection Fraction: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. This manuscript was sent for review to (Journal of Cardiovascular Pharmacology, Manuscript Number: JCVP-24-609). Dec 2024
• A comprehensive review on effusive constrictive pericarditis: Diagnosis and management. Cardiology in Review, published (Mar/2025) https://journals.lww.com/cardiologyinreview/abstract/9900/a_comprehensive_review_of_effusive_constrictive.452.aspx https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40135918/

• USMLE (step 2 CK exam)/pass Sept 2024
• USMLE (Step 1 exam)/pass Dec 2023
• Clinical Research Coordinator - Comprehensive CRC CITI Program Services – Online Course May 2023 - May 2024
• Intensive English Program (Excel English Institute) Dallas, Texas Apr 2023 - May 2023
• XX Congress of Internal Medicine Fundacion Valle del Lili (Cali, Colombia) Mar 2023
• Intensive English Program (Central Florida University) Orlando, Florida Aug 2022 - Dec 2022
• Temporary Florida Telehealth Provider (Florida Board of Medicine). During Covid-19 Pandemic Mar 2021 - Mar 2021
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification Course by NHCPS Dec 2020 - Dec 2022
• Human Subjects Research-Biomedical Research CITI program Services – Online Course Apr. 2018
• CITI Good Clinical Practice (GCP) CITI program Services – Online Course Apr. 2018
• CITI Health Information Privacy and Security (HIPS) for all Researchers CITI program Services – Online Course Apr. 2018