Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Special Project:
Affiliations
Noteworthy Research: Surgical and Cutaneous Oncology
Publications - PEER REVIEWED
PUBLICATIONS -NON-PEER REVIEWED
ORAL PRESENTATIONS:
Posterpresentations
Languages
Accomplishments
Leadership Experience
COMMUNITY OUTREACH
Timeline
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Eduardo Michelen-Gómez

San Juan

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Dermatology

University of Puerto Rico (UPR), Medical Sciences Campus
San Juan, PR
07.2022 - 06.2025

Transitional Year

University of Puerto Rico (UPR), Hospital Auxilio Mutuo
San Juan, PR
07.2021 - 06.2022

Education

M.D. -

University of Puerto Rico (UPR), Medical Sciences Campus
05-2021

BS in Integrative Biology -

University of Puerto Rico (UPR), Rio Piedras Campus

Skills

  • Conflict Resolution
  • Active Listening
  • Team building
  • Quality improvement initiatives
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Attention to Detail
  • Reliability

Special Project:

Punch biopsy Apparatus with Sample Coring, Cutting, and Sample Retrieval Mechanism, Eduardo Michelen-Gómez, #18/593,900, 03/02/2024

Affiliations

1. Michelen-Gómez EA, Ibrahim O, Ibrahim S. “Skin laxity: anatomy, etiology, and treatment indications”. Cosmetic Dermatology Body Contouring 2nd edition. Pending publication

Noteworthy Research: Surgical and Cutaneous Oncology

1.  Michelen-Gómez EA, Moody B. A commentary on: Clinical Utility of Melanoma Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy Nomograms. PracticeUpdate website.

2.  Michelen-Gómez EA, MacCormack M, Moody B. Physical and Emotional Stressors in Mohs Surgery: A Cross-Sectional Survey Study. Oral presentation at ACMS 56th Annual Meeting, Phoenix, AZ. May 3, 2024. Manuscript submitted to Dermatologic Surgery Journal and under revision.

3.  Lorenzo-Ríos D., Michelen-Gómez EA, Echeverria-Fabelo S., Martin R. Dermatologists’ attitude toward anaphylactic reactions to non-cosmetic injectables occurring in the dermatology office: a cross-sectional study in Puerto Rico. Int J Dermatol. 2022 Jul 11.

4.  Michelen-Gómez E, Claiborne J, Ekpo F. Experience and recommendations on using robotic-assisted FUE for Afrocentric hair: A case series. Submission pending.

5.  Moody B, Sudhaman S, Ferguson J, Dutta P, Michelen-Gómez EA, Krainock M, Liu M, Shi K. Feasibility of using a tumor-informed circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) test for clinical decision-making in patients with resectable stage II/III melanoma.  Poster presentation at ACMS 56th Annual Meeting, Phoenix, AZ. May 3, 2024.

6.  Santiago-Vazquez M. Biologic Therapy for Psoriasis and Risk of Malignancy – A single-center retrospective cohort. Poster presentation at AAD Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA. March 9, 2024.

Publications - PEER REVIEWED

1.  Cancel-Artau K, Garcia L, Michelen-Gómez EA, Sanchez X. An intertriginous rash in an infant.  Accepted to Pedsinreview (11/17/2023).

2.  Cancel-Artau KJ, Marrero-Pérez AC, Michelen-Gómez EA, Sánchez-Flores X. Amivantamab, the first epidermal growth factor receptor and mesenchymal-epithelial transition factor inhibitor, associated with penile and inguinal ulcers and paronychia. JAAD Case Rep. 2024 Jan 26;45:113-116.

3.  Michelen-Gómez EA, Chiesa Fuxench ZC, Cancel-Artau KJ, Guerrero A, Ibrahim O, Santaliz-Ruiz LE 4th, Colon-Fontánez F. Treatment of acne keloidalis nuchae and dissecting cellulitis of the scalp with diclofenac sodium gel: a case series. JAAD Case Rep. 2023 Sep 27;42:113-116.

4.  Lorenzo-Rios D, Michelen-Gómez EA, Sanchez J, Colón-Fontánez F. Mitotically active juvenile xanthogranuloma: Alarming features of a self-resolving disease. JAAD Case Rep 2022 Sep 19;29:142-145.

5.  Santiago-Vázquez M, Michelen-Gómez EA, Ramos A, Barrera J, Vázquez-Correa M, Rodriguez J, Cruz A. Seizures of Unknown Etiology Associated with Brittle Hair: A Diagnostic Challenge. JAAD Case Rep. 2021 Oct 22;18:33-36.

6.  Michelen-Gómez EA, Guardiola-Dávila, G, Izquierdo N. Compound Heterozygous Mutations in the BBS-1 Gene and its Clinical Presentation: A Case Report. P R Health Sci J. 2021 September; 40(3): 151-154.

7.  Santiago-Vázquez M, Michelen-Gómez E, Carrasquillo-Bonilla D, Carrasquillo O, Cruz A. Intralesional deoxycholic acid: a potential therapeutic alternative for the treatment of lipomas arising in cosmetically sensitive areas.  JAAD Case Rep. 2021 May 26;13:112-114.

8.  Cardona R, Pelet del Toro N, Michelen-Gómez EA, Arias-Berríos G, Martín-Garcia R. Failure of biologic therapy in psoriasis. P R Health Sci J. 2021 June; 40(2).

9.  Michelen-Gómez EA, Ramos R, Ruiz J, Morales L, Saade M, Torres EA. A clinical study on deceased kidney donors in Puerto Rico and the survival outcome of the grafts: a retrospective study of 187 kidneys from 2009-2011. P R Health Sci J. 2019 Jun;38(2):92-96.

10.  Uli N, Michelen-Gómez EA, Ramos E, Druley TE. Age-specific changes in genome-wide methylation enrich for Foxa2 and estrogen receptor alpha binding site. PLoS One. 2018;13: 9-15.

PUBLICATIONS -NON-PEER REVIEWED

1.  Michelen-Gómez EA, Caro-Muñiz AP, Cancel-Artau K. Board Fodder- Filler Complications. DermWorld Directions in Residency Spring 2024.

2.  Caro-Muñiz AP, Michelen-Gómez EA, Cancel-Artau K. Board Fodder- Alopecia Areata. DermWorld Directions in Residency Winter 2023.

3.  Caro-Muñiz AP, Michelen-Gómez EA. Race for the Case -Becker’s Nevus with Wolf’s isotopic response. DermWorld Directions in Residency Winter 2023.

4.  Michelen-Gómez EA, Cancel-Artau K. Race for the Case – Neurocutaneous melanosis. DermWorld Directions in Residency Spring 2023.

5.  Michelen-Gómez E, Santiago-Vazquez M. Race for the Case – Incontinentia Pigmenti. DermWorld Directions in Residency Winter 2022.

6.  Michelen-Gómez E, Chiesa-Fuxench, Z. Biologics and Psoriasis: Treatment Selection with a Focus on Patient Comorbidities. JDPA, 2023; 17(1)

7.  Gómez-Alba, V, Chalas, M, Michelen-Gómez, EA. Epidermolisis por chikungunya por transmisión autóctona en República Dominicana. Caso atípico y severo en un recién nacido. Ciencia y Salud. 2020; 4(1).

8.  Cardona R, Michelen-Gómez EA, Cruz-Manzano M, Valentín-Nogueras S. Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus Presenting as Persistent Periorbital Edema: A Report of Two Cases. Journal of Autoimmune Diseases and Rheumatology. 2020; 8: 18-26.

ORAL PRESENTATIONS:

1.  Cancel-Artau K, Michelen-Gómez EA, Guerrero A, Perez C, Brau C. Melasma Flaring and Unmasking by Thulium Fiber Laser Therapy. AAD Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA. March 9, 2024.

2.  Michelen-Gómez EA, Cancel-Artau K, Lozano M, Quintero-Noriega A. A great mimicker: How to hide in plain sight. PR Dermatological Society Annual Meeting. Rio Grande, Puerto Rico. Dec 3, 2022.

3.  Cancel-Artau K, Michelen-Gómez EA, Guerrero A, Santos A. Tense bullae and mucosal erosions in a middle-aged man. PR Dermatological Society Annual Meeting. Rio Grande, Puerto Rico. Dec 3, 2022.

4.  Michelen-Gómez EA, Chiesa-Fuxench, Z. The Risk of Herpetic and Non-Herpetic Cutaneous Infections in Adult Patients with Atopic Dermatitis treated with oral Janus Kinase Inhibitors: a systematic review and meta-estimate of randomized clinical trial data. Revolutionizing Atopic Dermatitis meeting. Baltimore, Maryland. April 10, 2022.

5.  Cardona R, Michelen-Gómez EA, Martín R, Figueroa L. Neonatal lupus erythematosus: a case with generalized cutaneous findings. 40th Annual Research and Education Forum MSC. April 15, 2020.

Posterpresentations

  • Amivantamab-Induced Groin and Penile Ulcers, PR Dermatological Society Annual Meeting, Rio Grande, Puerto Rico, 06/23/2023
  • An Intertriginous Rash in an Infant, PR Dermatological Society Annual Meeting, Rio Grande, Puerto Rico, 06/23/2023
  • The Risk of Herpetic and Non-Herpetic Cutaneous Infections in Adult Patients with Atopic Dermatitis Exposed to oral Janus Kinase Inhibitors or Dupilumab, SID Meeting, Portland, Oregon, 05/10/2022
  • Anaphylaxis secondary to non-cosmetic injectables occurring in the dermatology office, AAD Annual Meeting, Boston, MA, 03/26/2022
  • Real-world Efficacy of Dupilumab for Atopic Dermatitis in a Hispanic Population: A Single Center Retrospective Study, AAD Annual Meeting, Boston, MA, 03/26/2022
  • Familial Prevalence of Serological Markers of IBD in a Hispanic Cohort, AIBD virtual conference, 12/2020
  • Dermatologic Manifestations of Kawasaki Disease in Hispanic Patients, American Medical Association Research Symposium Virtual Poster Gallery, Chicago (virtual poster presentation), IL, 12/2020
  • Ocular Findings in a Hispanic Patient with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome type 5, Pan-American Ophthalmology Association (PAAO) Congress, Cancun, Mexico, 05/2019
  • Neurocysticercosis simulating viral meningitis in a 5-year-old, 39th Annual Research and Education Forum MSC-UPR, San Juan, PR, 04/2019
  • The Kidney Donor Risk Index (KDRI): A new approach to kidney graft allocation and its applicability to the Puerto Rican donor population, 26th International Congress of the Transplant Society, Hong Kong, China, 08/2016
  • Excellent 3 Years Graft Survival Despite Elevated Rates of Polyomavirus and Anti-donor Antibodies in a Hispanic Population, 15th Annual State of the Art Winter, 01/2015

Languages

Spanish
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
German
Advanced (C1)
C1
French
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2

Accomplishments

1. ASDS Rise Up -mentorship program (2023)

2. Gold Humanism Honor Society – Certificate of Recognition (2023)

3. Others:

a. Alpha Omega Alpha Member

b. Society of Investigative Dermatology – Travel Grant (2022)

c. Diversity Research Supplement Grant Award (2021)

d. Innocence Award (2019)

Leadership Experience

1. Junior Assistant Editor for the Puerto Rico Health & Sciences Journal-PRHSJ, Fall 2017 - Spring 2019

2. Co-Founder and President of “Gallitos por la Iupi”, Spring 2017 - 2022

COMMUNITY OUTREACH

  • Narrative and Palliative Medicine Interest Group- Co-founder and President, 2020 - 2021
  • International Medical Mission Trip – Dominican Republic, January 20-25, 2020
  • Ropa para angelitos” – Co-Founder of a Clothing Donation Organization, Summer 2017, Summer 2019, January 2020, May 2021
  • Guest speaker at the Interamerican University of Puerto Rico School of Law, Fall 2017 - 2021
  • International Medical Mission Trip – Dominican Republic, Summer 2017

Timeline

Dermatology

University of Puerto Rico (UPR), Medical Sciences Campus
07.2022 - 06.2025

Transitional Year

University of Puerto Rico (UPR), Hospital Auxilio Mutuo
07.2021 - 06.2022

M.D. -

University of Puerto Rico (UPR), Medical Sciences Campus

BS in Integrative Biology -

University of Puerto Rico (UPR), Rio Piedras Campus
Eduardo Michelen-Gómez