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Cristina Santiago-Loza

San Juan

Summary

Hardworking and passionate PGY-2 psychiatry resident with a strong passion for learning and eager to apply for the AAGP's scholar program.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Research Assistant

Ponce Health Sciences University
07.2020 - 05.2021

Prevalence of Celiac Disease, Non-Celiac Disease Gluten Sensitivity, and Gluten Allergy in patients 0-21 years old from Private Clinic in the South of Puerto Rico

  • Cristina B. Santiago Loza, Ariana C. Cotto Vazquez, Daniela M. Albors-Agullo, Inés Varela Knorr, Mónica Garcia-Holguin, Rosa Velez Cintron, Simon E. Carlo Torres, Norma Arciniegas, Olga J. Santiago-Rivera, & Jose D. Santiago. Prevalence of Celiac Disease, Non-Celiac Disease Gluten Sensitivity, and Gluten Allergy in patients 0-21 years old from Private Clinic in the South of Puerto Rico. Poster Presentation. Ponce Research Institute. 16th annual virtual Scientific Conference. Ponce Medical School Foundation, Inc. Ponce, Puerto Rico
Prevalence of celiac disease among patients referred to a pathology center in Ponce Puerto Rico
  • Ines Varela Knorr, Monica Garcia-Holguin, Mikita Patel, Daniela M. Albors-Agullo,Ariana C. Cotto Vazquez, Cristina B. Santiago Loza, Rosa Velez Cintron, Simon E. Carlo Torres, Norma Arciniegas, Olga J. Santiago Rivera, & Jose D. Santiago. Prevalence of Celiac Disease among Patients Referred to a Pathology Center in Ponce Puerto Rico. Poster presentation. Ponce Research Institute. 16th annual virtual Scientific Conference. Ponce Medical School Foundation, Inc. Ponce, Puerto Rico
Prevalence of celiac disease among biopsies where immunohistochemical CD3 staining was performed.
  • Monica V. Garcia-Holguin, MD, Ines Varela,, Ariana C. Cotto-Vazquez, Daniela M. Albors- Agullo, Cristina B. Santiago-Loza, Olga J. Santiago-Rivera, Simon E. Carlo, Norma Arcienegas, Rosa Velez-Cintron & Jose D. Santiago. Prevalence of celiac disease among biopsies where immunohistochemical CD3 staining was performed. Poster Presentation. Ponce Research Institute. 16th annual virtual Scientific Conference. Ponce Medical School Foundation, Inc. Ponce, Puerto Rico

Throughout the three studies:

  • Maintained up-to-date records of research activities and results for future reference.
  • Collected research data through experimentation, surveys and leading focus groups.
  • Performed statistical, qualitative, and quantitative analysis.
  • Utilized advanced analytical software to analyze data sets.
  • Developed research protocols and procedures to produce accurate results.

Education

Psychiatry Residency - Psychiatry

Ponce Health Sciences University
Ponce, Puerto Rico
06.2026

M.D. - Doctor of Medicine

Universidad Autónoma De Guadalajara
Guadalajara, Mexico
05.2020

Bachelor of Science - Pre-Medical Studies, Spanish

University of Dayton
Dayton, OH
05.2016

High School Diploma -

Colegio Ponceno
Ponce, PR
05.2012

Languages

Spanish
Native language
English
Proficient
C2

Accomplishments

  • Self-published a children’s book called Just Breathe.
  • The book was created to facilitate the conversation between parents and children about their mental health.
  • It centers around a character named Luna who is worried about starting the first day of classes in a new school. Her journey with her nervousness led her to consult her therapist, Tere.
  • With Tere’s help and breathing exercises, she noticed that fourth grade might not be that scary.
  • More than 500+ books have been sold.
  • It can currently be found in the registry of the Library of Congress and is available in both English and Spanish with the hopes it can reach a larger audience.

Timeline

Research Assistant

Ponce Health Sciences University
07.2020 - 05.2021

Psychiatry Residency - Psychiatry

Ponce Health Sciences University

M.D. - Doctor of Medicine

Universidad Autónoma De Guadalajara

Bachelor of Science - Pre-Medical Studies, Spanish

University of Dayton

High School Diploma -

Colegio Ponceno
Cristina Santiago-Loza