Internal Medicine Specialist | Critical Ultrasound Expert | Data Science Master's Candidate | Medical Educator & Researcher
Bogotá, CO.
About
Highly accomplished Internal Medicine Specialist with a strong foundation in emergency medicine and a passion for advanced diagnostic imaging, particularly Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS). Currently pursuing a Master's in Data Science to leverage analytical insights in clinical practice and medical research. Proven leader in medical education and research, with extensive experience in university hospitals and a robust publication record, dedicated to advancing patient care and medical knowledge.
Work
Subred Centro Oriente - Hospital Universitario Santa Clara
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Internal Medicine Physician
Bogotá, Bogotá D.C., Colombia
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Summary
Provides advanced internal medicine care within a leading university hospital, specializing in complex patient management and clinical decision-making.
Highlights
Manages diverse inpatient cases, applying evidence-based medicine to optimize patient outcomes across various internal medicine subspecialties.
Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement comprehensive treatment plans for critically ill and complex patients.
Utilizes advanced diagnostic techniques, including Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS), to enhance patient assessment and guide therapeutic interventions.
Contributes to the academic environment by mentoring junior physicians and residents, fostering a culture of continuous learning and clinical excellence.
Hospital Universitario Santa Clara
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Internal Medicine Unit Educator
Bogotá, Bogotá D.C., Colombia
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Summary
Provides postgraduate training in Internal Medicine to residents from Universidad El Bosque, focusing on advanced clinical skills and medical knowledge.
Highlights
Developed and delivered comprehensive curriculum for internal medicine residents, integrating didactic lectures with hands-on clinical training.
Supervised and mentored over 10 postgraduate residents annually, enhancing their diagnostic accuracy and treatment efficacy in complex medical scenarios.
Evaluated resident performance and provided constructive feedback, contributing to a 15% improvement in clinical reasoning and procedural skills.
Integrated cutting-edge research and clinical guidelines into teaching methodologies, ensuring residents are equipped with the latest medical advancements.
Universidad El Bosque, Simulation Center
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Clinical Ultrasound Instructor
Bogotá, Bogotá D.C., Colombia
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Summary
Teaches clinical ultrasound to undergraduate and postgraduate medical students, utilizing advanced simulation techniques.
Highlights
Facilitated immersive simulation-based learning experiences for over 100 medical students and residents in clinical ultrasound.
Developed realistic clinical scenarios to train students in POCUS for various medical specialties, including emergency and internal medicine.
Provided expert instruction on image acquisition, interpretation, and integration of ultrasound findings into patient management protocols.
Contributed to the development of a robust clinical simulation program, enhancing practical skills training and patient safety education.
Universidad Nacional de Colombia
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Adjunct Professor, Critical Ultrasound Instructor
Bogotá, Bogotá D.C., Colombia
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Summary
Instructs internal medicine residents on critical care ultrasound techniques, enhancing diagnostic capabilities and patient management.
Highlights
Designed and implemented a specialized curriculum for critical ultrasound (POCUS) training, benefiting over 50 internal medicine residents annually.
Conducted hands-on workshops and simulation-based training sessions, leading to a 20% increase in resident proficiency in POCUS application.
Evaluated and provided expert guidance on complex ultrasound cases, significantly improving diagnostic confidence and clinical decision-making among trainees.
Integrated latest POCUS research and guidelines into teaching, ensuring residents are at the forefront of this rapidly evolving diagnostic tool.
Clínica Nueva El Lago
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Internal Medicine Physician, Emergency Department
Bogotá, Bogotá D.C., Colombia
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Summary
Managed complex emergency cases as an Internal Medicine Specialist, providing critical assessment and rapid intervention.
Highlights
Led critical patient assessments and managed acute medical emergencies, stabilizing patients and initiating life-saving treatments.
Diagnosed and treated a wide range of complex internal medicine conditions in a high-pressure emergency setting, ensuring optimal patient care.
Collaborated effectively with emergency department staff and other specialists to streamline patient flow and enhance care coordination.
Utilized Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) for rapid diagnosis and procedural guidance, improving efficiency and accuracy in emergency interventions.
DarSalud IPS.-SURA
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Internal Medicine Physician, Outpatient Consultation
Bogotá, Bogotá D.C., Colombia
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Summary
Provided specialized internal medicine consultations in an outpatient setting, focusing on chronic disease management and patient education.
Highlights
Managed a panel of over 100 patients with diverse internal medicine conditions, developing personalized treatment plans and follow-up strategies.
Conducted comprehensive diagnostic evaluations and prescribed appropriate therapies, resulting in improved patient adherence and health outcomes.
Educated patients on disease prevention and management, empowering them to take an active role in their health and well-being.
Collaborated with primary care physicians and specialists to ensure integrated and continuous patient care.
Hospital Universitario Nacional de Colombia
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Hospital Physician
Bogotá, Bogotá D.C., Colombia
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Summary
Managed inpatient care and contributed to medical team operations within a leading university hospital.
Highlights
Provided comprehensive medical care to hospitalized patients, including daily rounds, diagnostic workups, and treatment adjustments.
Collaborated with attending physicians and residents to ensure continuity of care and effective management of complex cases.
Participated in academic conferences and clinical discussions, contributing to a dynamic learning environment.
Maintained accurate and timely medical records, ensuring compliance with hospital protocols and patient safety standards.
Hospital Universitario Clínica San Rafael
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Hospital Physician, Cardiology Service
Bogotá, Bogotá D.C., Colombia
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Summary
Provided specialized medical care within the Cardiology service, focusing on diagnosis and management of cardiovascular diseases.
Highlights
Managed acute and chronic cardiac conditions, including myocardial infarction, heart failure, and arrhythmias, for a diverse patient population.
Interpreted diagnostic tests such as ECGs, echocardiograms, and stress tests to inform patient management strategies.
Collaborated with interventional cardiologists and cardiac surgeons to optimize patient outcomes for complex cardiovascular cases.
Educated patients and their families on cardiovascular health, medication adherence, and lifestyle modifications.
Clínica El Lago Colsubsidio
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General Physician, Outpatient Consultation & Cardiovascular Risk Programs
Bogotá, Bogotá D.C., Colombia
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Summary
Provided general medical consultations and managed cardiovascular risk programs, focusing on prevention and early intervention.
Highlights
Conducted comprehensive medical evaluations for outpatient clinic patients, diagnosing and treating a wide range of general medical conditions.
Managed and monitored patients enrolled in cardiovascular risk prevention programs, implementing lifestyle and pharmacological interventions.
Provided patient education on healthy living, chronic disease management, and the importance of regular medical check-ups.
Collaborated with a team of healthcare professionals to ensure holistic and coordinated care for patients at risk of cardiovascular disease.
Hospital Central de La Policia (HOCEN) UT-Servicios de Salud FENAP
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Emergency Physician
Bogotá, Bogotá D.C., Colombia
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Summary
Managed emergency medical cases and provided critical care services in a fast-paced hospital environment.
Highlights
Performed rapid assessment and stabilization of patients presenting with acute medical conditions and traumatic injuries.
Initiated emergent diagnostic workups and therapeutic interventions, ensuring timely and effective patient management.
Collaborated with emergency medical teams to deliver high-quality patient care under high-pressure circumstances.
Maintained proficiency in emergency procedures and protocols, contributing to efficient departmental operations.
ESE Centro de Salud de Chitaraque
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Assistant Physician (Obligatory Social Service)
Chitaraque, Boyacá, Colombia
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Summary
Provided essential primary healthcare services as part of obligatory social service, serving a rural community.
Highlights
Delivered comprehensive primary care, including diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of common diseases for community residents.
Managed public health initiatives, such as vaccination campaigns and health education programs, improving community well-being.
Handled minor emergency cases and referred complex conditions to higher-level facilities, ensuring continuity of care.
Engaged with local community leaders to identify health needs and implement targeted interventions, enhancing local health outcomes.
Education
Pontificia Universidad Javeriana
Bogotá, Bogotá D.C., Colombia
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Master's CandidateData Science
Universidad Nacional de Colombia
Bogotá, Bogotá D.C., Colombia
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SpecialistInternal Medicine
Universidad Nacional de Colombia
Bogotá, Bogotá D.C., Colombia
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Medical Doctor (MD)Medicine and SurgeryGrade: Top Admission Scores (2009-II)
Awards
Member, Council of Technologies and Innovation
Asociación Colombiana de Medicina Interna
Active member of the Colombian Association of Internal Medicine's Council of Technologies and Innovation, contributing to advancements in medical practice.
Research Assistant Student Recognition (Biomedical Sciences PhD Program)
Universidad Nacional de Colombia
Acknowledged for participation as a Research Assistant Student within the Biomedical Sciences PhD program, demonstrating early research aptitude.
Top Admission Scholar & Tuition Exemption Recipient
Universidad Nacional de Colombia
Recognized for outstanding academic performance with top admission scores (2009-II) and awarded a full tuition fee exemption.
Publications
POCUS multiorgánico en embolismo pulmonar
VII Congreso Colombiano de Medicina Vascular
Scheduled presentation on multi-organ POCUS in pulmonary embolism at the VII Colombian Congress of Vascular Medicine.
Redefiniendo el síndrome hepatorrenal: Ecografía a la cabecera del paciente
Congreso Nacional de Medicina Interna 2024 ACMI
Scheduled presentation on redefining hepatorenal syndrome with bedside ultrasound at the National Congress of Internal Medicine.
VEXUS y otros marcadores de congestión en la práctica clínica
VII Congreso de Residentes de Medicina Interna - Universidad Nacional de Colombia
Scheduled presentation on VEXUS and other congestion markers in clinical practice at the VII Congress of Internal Medicine Residents.
I CURSO TEÓRICO PRÁCTICO POCUS SURCOLOMBIANO 2024 (Point of Care Ultrasound)
Universidad SurColombiana
Served as a Lecturer-Workshop Facilitator for the First Theoretical-Practical POCUS Course in South Colombia.
Formación en ultrasonido enfocado en las especialidades médicas: Presente y futuro del proceso educativo
Simposio de Educación en Salud - Universidad Nacional de Colombia
Scheduled presentation on focused ultrasound training in medical specialties, covering its present and future in the educational process.
Subclinical Congestion Evaluated by Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS) at Discharge Predicts Readmission in Patients with Acute Heart Failure: Prognostic Cohort Study.
POCUS journal
Co-authored a prognostic cohort study demonstrating the utility of POCUS in predicting readmission for acute heart failure patients, published in POCUS Journal 9(2):125.
Abordaje de la disnea por ultrasonido: cambiando el paradigma desde la consulta externa hasta el paciente crítico
Acta Médica Colombiana
Co-authored a publication on ultrasound approach to dyspnea, shifting paradigms from outpatient to critical care, published in Acta Médica Colombiana 49(4S).
Ecografía a la cabecera del paciente en la aproximación y manejo del choque
Acta Médica Colombiana
Authored a publication on bedside ultrasound in the approach and management of shock, published in Acta Médica Colombiana 49(4S).
Ecografía a la cabecera del paciente en neumología
Acta Médica Colombiana
Co-authored a publication on bedside ultrasound in pulmonology, published in Acta Médica Colombiana 49(4S).
Agreement of point of care ultrasound and final clinical diagnosis in patients with acute heart failure, acute coronary syndrome, and shock: POCUS not missing the target.
Internal and Emergency Medicine
Co-authored a study on the agreement between POCUS and final clinical diagnosis in critical conditions, published in Internal and Emergency Medicine 19(6):1585-92.
Guiding pulmonary vasodilatory therapy in systemic sclerosis associated pulmonary hypertension using morphology of the right ventricle outflow tract velocity time integral
Sonography
Co-authored a publication on guiding pulmonary vasodilatory therapy in systemic sclerosis-associated pulmonary hypertension using RVOT VTI morphology, published in Sonography.
Enseñanza y uso en Colombia del Ultrasonido al pie de la cama del paciente- Enfoque desde la Medicina Interna
Act Med Colomb
Co-authored an article discussing the teaching and use of Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) in Colombia from an Internal Medicine perspective, published in Act Med Colomb 49.
Post-traumatic intrahepatic arteriovenous shunt causing portal hypertension diagnosed using point of care ultrasound
Sonography
Authored a publication on diagnosing post-traumatic intrahepatic arteriovenous shunt causing portal hypertension using POCUS, published in Sonography.
Ultrasonido en Medicina Interna: ¿En qué estamos y hacia a dónde vamos?
Congreso Nacional de Medicina Interna 2023 – ACP - ACMI
Presented on the current state and future directions of ultrasound in Internal Medicine at the National Congress of Internal Medicine.
POCUS EN URGENCIAS: MISMOS ENEMIGOS, NUEVAS ARMAS
XI Simposio en Medicina Cardiovascular - Universidad Militar
Presented on POCUS in emergencies, titled 'Same Enemies, New Weapons,' at the XI Symposium on Cardiovascular Medicine.
Three Cases of Right Heart Thrombus: Using POCUS for the Diagnosis of Thromboembolism in COVID-19.
POCUS journal
Co-authored a case report highlighting the diagnostic utility of POCUS for thromboembolism in COVID-19 patients, published in POCUS Journal 7(2):197.
Primary prevention of sudden death with implantable cardioverter-defibrillator in patients with dilated cardiomyopathy of chagasic etiology.
Journal of the American College of Cardiology
Co-authored a publication on primary prevention of sudden death in Chagasic dilated cardiomyopathy, published in Journal of the American College of Cardiology 79.9_Supplement: 541-541.
Recurrent takotsubo syndrome: case report and literature review.
Case reports
Co-authored a case report and literature review on recurrent takotsubo syndrome, published in Case Reports 8(2):1-10.
Cardiomiopatía Hipertrofia Apical: Un as de picas bajo la manga, una variedad de CMH que vemos en las Américas
Rev Colomb Cardiol.
Co-authored a poster presentation on Apical Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy, presented at the XII International Symposium of Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery, published in Rev Colomb Cardiol. 2021;28 supl 1.
Ultrasonido enfocado en COVID-19
Hospital Universitario Nacional de Colombia (Conference)
Presented a lecture on focused ultrasound in COVID-19 patients during the 'Severe COVID-19 in Non-Critical Patients' conference series.
Infarto agudo de miocardio de pared inferior en paciente con origen anómalo de la arteria coronaria derecha en el ostium izquierdo
Rev Colomb Cardiol.
Co-authored a poster presentation on inferior wall acute myocardial infarction with anomalous coronary artery origin, presented at the XII International Symposium of Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery, published in Rev Colomb Cardiol. 2021;28 supl 1.
Terapia triple en síndrome coronario agudo, mitigando riesgos
Universidad Nacional de Colombia (Conference)
Presented a lecture on triple therapy in acute coronary syndrome and risk mitigation at the First Virtual Symposium of Internal Medicine.
Ecocardiografía enfocada en choque
IV Congreso Residentes Medicina Interna Universidad Nacional de Colombia
Presented on focused echocardiography in shock at the IV Congress of Internal Medicine Residents, Universidad Nacional de Colombia.
Genomic Epidemiology of infectious disease and Parasites Databases
Escuela Internacional - Universidad Nacional de Colombia
Co-authored a presentation on genomic epidemiology of infectious diseases and parasite databases at the International School, Universidad Nacional de Colombia.
Languages
Spanish
English
Certificates
I-II-III DIPLOMA IN CRITICAL ULTRASONOGRAPHY
Universidad del Tolima - Cardiorehabilitar SAS
Diploma in Clinical POCUS Ultrasonography (Point of Care Ultrasound) in Emergencies and Critical Care
Universidad del Norte
Advanced Critical Ultrasonography Diploma
UNISANITAS- ASARUC
Postgraduate in Critical Ultrasonography
IUCBC- ASARUC Instituto Universitario de Ciencias Biomédicas de Córdoba
Workshop in Genomics and Parasites Databases
University of Georgia, GA / USA
Skills
Medical Specialties
Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Cardiology, General Practice.
Integrated Health Services Research Group, Santa Clara University Hospital
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Summary
Member of a high-impact research group (Colciencias A1 classification) focused on health services within the Subred Centro Oriente - Hospital Universitario Santa Clara.
Cardiovascular Research Group UNAL
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Summary
Active member of a cardiovascular research group at Universidad Nacional de Colombia, classified 'C' by Colciencias, contributing to ongoing studies.
Organizing Committee Member, 1st National Congress of Internal Medicine Residents
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Summary
Played a key role in organizing the 1st National Congress of Internal Medicine Residents, fostering academic exchange.