November 2020

Shadower- FIU AMSA Following Physicians Shadowing

• During the COVID-19 pandemic, attended and completed virtual shadowing through the FIU American Medical Student Association (AMSA).

• Received Certificates of Completion for participating in Dr. Andrew Chung Spine Surgery Session and Dr. Shweta Akhouri Family Medicine Session.

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July 2019- August 2019

Emergency Medicine Observer- Baptist Hospital Observer Program 

• Shadowed Dr. Leo Huynh, D.O., Chief of Emergency Medicine, to gain clinical experience interacting with patients, engaging in diagnoses, and adapting to the ER environment.

• Learned the types of questions the physician asked that would be relevant to the diagnoses.

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July 2019- August 2019

General Surgery Observer- Baptist Hospital Observer Program

• Observed Dr. Jorge Rabaza, M.D., FACS, perform bariatric surgery, including revisional surgery.

• Experienced robotic surgical procedures that help the surgeon gain greater precision due to advances in optical magnification.

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November 2018-November 2019

Clinical Shadowing- The Selem Center Ophthalmology & Plastic Surgery

• Observed Joseph Selem, M.D., Ophthalmologist & Plastic Surgeon, perform various surgeries, such as: blepharoplasty, facial reconstruction and eyelid ptosis repair.

• Learned about multiple eye examinations, such as: visual acuity test, ocular motility, retinoscopy, and stereopsis test.

• Provided compassion and empathy to patients before, during and after surgery.

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April 2018-August 2018

Clinical Shadowing- FIU Faculty Practice Clinic

• Observed Amalia Galindez, M.D., Internal Medicine Specialist.

• Learned about patient care and medical terminology.

• Understood the importance of taking time with each patient and that each patient has different needs and expectations.

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October 2017-March 2019

DOCS Translator- Miller School of Medicine Department of Community Service

• Served as a translator in Spanish to bridge the language barrier between the patient and the physician in multiple health fairs across underserved communities in South Florida.

• Experienced cholesterol testing, female Pap smear and breast examination, male prostate examination, bone density screening, diabetes assessment, and mental health evaluation.

• Developed skills as a communicator by effectively communicating to patients.

• Learned to adapt to various communication styles, such as gender‐neutral language, visual

  word choice for young ages, and the multiple Spanish dialects used in South Florida.

August 2016-Present​

Clinical Volunteer- Skin Associates of South Florida

• Work closely with Joely Kaufman, M.D., Dermatologist, to appropriately implement care to patients suffering with multiple skin conditions.

• Maintain a clean environment for each patient and follow standard precaution.

• Transfer patients to patient rooms and assist in a variety of clinical tasks.

• Explain informed consents to patients in English and Spanish.