Cristina P. Gerena Maldonado
Guaynabo
Summary
Health Comission of Puerto Rico January 2019-December 2019
- Gathered public records and transcribed information relevant to cases.
- Drafted Project 937 of the Puerto Rican Senate - To order the Health Commission of the Senate of Puerto Rico to conduct a thorough investigation into the quality, efficiency, effectiveness, and accessibility of the medical-hospital services offered at the Forensic Psychiatric Hospital of Ponce.
- Drafted Project 952 of the Puerto Rican Senate- To order the Health Commission of the Senate of Puerto Rico to conduct an investigation into the alleged practices of Medicare Advantage insurers, regarding the offering of economic benefits for eyeglass expenses and failure to honor the amount offered for procedures and services.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School of Medicine
Dermatology Department
San Juan
2024.03 - Current
- Project: Demographics, treatment and management of non melanoma skin cancer in Hermansky Pudlak syndrome patients in Puerto Rico
- Performed data entry tasks related to research studies.
- Reviewed existing study protocols for submission to IRB
School of Medicine
Dermatology Department
Medical Science Campus
2023.08 - Current
- Project: Quality of Life and Stigma Profile on Patient's with Hansen's Disease of Puerto Rico.
- Mentor: Dr. Aida Quintero.
- Prepared and presented academic papers and abstracts.
CAPAC Program
Comprehensive Cancer Center
San Juan
2022.06 - 2022.08
- Project: Mitochondrial Dynamics after Genotoxic insult delivered to hepatic cancer cells.
- Mentor: Dr. Carlos Torres
- Performed tissue culture techniques including media preparation, cell passaging, and cryopreservation.
- Attended industry conferences to present research both orally and through poster presentations.
Introductory Research Program
VA Caribbean Healthcare System
2018.12 - 2020.12
- Project: Prostate Cancer Health Disparities in Puerto Rican Communities.
- Developed abstract, delivered reports and presented data on clinical findings.
- Analyzed qualitative and quantitative data using data analysis tools to identify and validate research conclusions.
Education
M.D. - Doctor of Medicine
University of Puerto Rico, Medical Science Campus
San Juan, Puerto Rico2025-05
Bachelor of Science - Molecular Biology
University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras Campus
San Juan, Puerto Rico2021-05
Skills
- Patient Care
- Clinical Skills
- Interpersonal Communication
- Teamwork
Affiliations
- Mechanism of Disease Tutor - Aug 2023 -Present
- MS3 Representative Dermatology Interest Group - Aug 2023 - Present
- Helped Draft Senate Opposition to Project 1191 - January 2023
- Anatomy Tutor - Aug 2022 to May 2023
- Biochemistry Tutor - Aug 2022 to May 2023Class Directive Integration Seminar Representative - Aug 2022 - May 2023
- MS1 Representative of Health and Deaf Community - Aug 2021 - May 2022
- SOM Wellness Comittee - Aug 2021 - May 2022
Community Service
- Participated in a Community Dermatology Clinic at Jayuya, providing service to more than 300 patients. I was in charge of writing the SOAP notes. - April 6, 2024
- Conducted a presentation of autoimmune conditions, including topics such as vitiligo, eczema and alopecia for students in elemental school. - March 27, 2024
- Dermatology Interest Group Skin Protection Awareness event - March 2, 2024
- Participated in and assisted with the collection and delivery of christmas gifts for children at Hospital Pediátrico Universitario - December 19, 2023
- Conducted a workshop on alopecia and autoimmune diseases for high school students, providing valuable insights and education on these health conditions - November 1, 2023
- Participated in Dermatology Health Fair for community outreach - October 28, 2023
- Organized multiple health fairs in Florida municipality (2012-present)
- AMWA Big Little Sister Mentorship Activity - November 12, 2023
- Contributed to Hurricane Fiona relief efforts by actively participating in the collection of essential items for communities - September 2022
Accomplishments
Alpha Omega Alpha Nominee (January 2024)
Dean's Honor List 2017 - 21
Valedictorian 2017
Poster Presentation
- CAPAC Research Program Poster Presentation- Comprehensive Cancer Center (August 2, 2022)
- Puerto Rico Oncology Symposium (August 10, 2022)
- VA Introductory Research Program Poster Presentation (May 2021)
Languages
Spanish
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Sign Language
Beginner (A1)
A1
Certification
- Suture Workshop - October 11, 2023
- Neurological Exam Workshop- November 20, 2023
- CPR Certification - October 2022
Timeline
School of Medicine
Dermatology Department
2024.03 - Current
School of Medicine
Dermatology Department
2023.08 - Current
CAPAC Program
Comprehensive Cancer Center
2022.06 - 2022.08
Introductory Research Program
VA Caribbean Healthcare System
2018.12 - 2020.12
M.D. - Doctor of Medicine
University of Puerto Rico, Medical Science Campus
Bachelor of Science - Molecular Biology
University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras Campus
- Suture Workshop - October 11, 2023
- Neurological Exam Workshop- November 20, 2023
- CPR Certification - October 2022
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