Joann Guzmán Vázquez

I am a first-year medical student at San Juan Bautista School of Medicine, driven by passion for healthcare and serving underserved communities. I hold a Bachelor's in Natural Sciences from the University of Puerto Rico, with experience in community service, women's health research during pregnancy, and a strong interest in cancer research. My goal is to combine clinical excellence with compassionate care to make a meaningful impact on patients' lives

General Physician | 2023- present  | Dra. Ana Ramirez 

• Weight Control Clinic
• Assisted with patient assessments, including weight measurement and vibrotherapy sessions. Observed mesotherapy treatments, intramuscular injections, and other clinical procedures.

Cardiovascular Surgeon | 2022 | Dr. I. González Cancel 

• Assisted in observing coronary artery bypass surgery.

Anesthesiologist | 2018 | Pavia Hospital 

• Observed various surgical procedures including cesarean section, prostate scraping, gallbladder removal, breast tumor excision, and giant cervical mass removal.

Nursing home “Hogar el Flamboyán” | October 2024 | 3hrs

• Assisted with patient notes and vital signs, delivered gift to my assigned resident, and engaged in meaningful conversations.

Campo Alegre | September 2024 | 3hrs

• Conducted patient medical history taking and vital signs monitoring.

AmeriCorps |  January - August 2024 | 904hrs

Natural Disaster Management

• Presented workshops on disaster preparedness and response.
• Public speaking sessions to educate communities on disaster resilience

Disaster and Humanitarian Relief | Post- Hurricane Fiona | 50hrs

• Collected, organized, and donated essential items such as food, hygiene products, clothing, and shoes.
• Participated in the distribution of supplies to affected communities in Yauco, Ponce, Toa Baja, and Guayama, helping to provide immediate relief to those in need.

Relay For Live | 10hrs

American Cancer Society Fundraiser

• Volunteered to support fundraising aimed at fighting cancer and raising awareness.

Nursing home “Hogar Juan de Dios” | 3hrs

• Recreational activities: board games and dancing to engage and bring joy to the residents.

Ronald McDonald House | 10hrs

• Collaborated to cook and serve meals to residents.

5k Race for the Cure | 5hrs

• Assisted with the registration process and event organization for a fundraising race supporting cancer research.

Proyecto Alegría | 4hrs

• Participated in cleaning and painting efforts to help rehabilitate local schools.

CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) March 2024

• Completed training in disaster preparedness, response, and recovery.

Professional Certification of the Bank of America Jobs Initiative

UPR-Rio Piedras Campus | March 2023

• Leadership, interpersonal relationships, communication skills and emotional intelligence.
• Conflict resolution, crisis management and negotiation skills.
• Critical and creative thinking, entrepreneurial mentality and resilience.
• Operational excellence and project management principles.
• Financial acumen and personal finance management.
• Technology for solving operational problems, Big Data, artificial intelligence and social networks.

Social and Behaviorial Conduct of Research

CITI Program | September 2022

How to Recognize Plagiarism: Tutorial and Test

Indiana University Bloomington | August 2022

Environmental and Occupational Safety

UPR-Rio Piedras Campus | September 2021

• Risk Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200
• Standards for Exposure to Chemical Substances in Laboratories (29 CFR 1910.1450)
• Proper Management of Hazardous Waste in Laboratories (40CFR 261)

Human and Biomedical Research

CITI Program | June 2021

Medlife | Medicine, Empowerment and Development 

UPR - Rio Piedras Campus | 2022-2023

• Orientations and talks Voluntary service

ONCOSS | Student Society of Oncology

UPR - Rio Piedras Campus | 2022-2023

• Cancer genetics talk
• VPH Vaccine talk
• Voluntary service

Friends of Médicos Sin Fronteras 

UPR - Rio Piedras Campus | 2022-2023

• Orientations
• Voluntary Service