Yarilis Castro Negrón

Compassionate and motivated 4th-year medical student at the University of Medicine and Health Sciences, with a well-rounded background in clinical care, academic research, and community health outreach. Demonstrates a strong commitment to patient-centered care and mental health advocacy, with a focused interest in Psychiatry. Experienced in diverse clinical settings and known for strong interpersonal skills, cultural competence, and a dedication to holistic, evidence-based treatment. Eager to contribute to a residency program that values compassionate care, academic excellence, and service to underserved populations.

• Ni Uno Mas, Inc, July 2025 - Present, Director of Public Relations, Non-profit organization, focused on preventing child abuse through awareness, education, and support for children, parents, and caregivers.
• International Parkinson Movement Disorder Society, Member, November 2024 - Present Attended the MDS-PAS "16ª Escuela de Jóvenes Neurólogos" course.
• Mentor-Mentee Program; Mentor, September 2017- December 2017 Offered guidance and support to incoming students in their academic careers
• Participated in multiple health fairs that offered medical assistance to a local community in St. Kitts
• Endocrinology Club, Member, Community Outreach Chair January 2017 – May 2017
• Intravenous Cannulation Workshop, UMHS March 2017 Learned how to place an IV on a specialized mannequin
• .Suture Workshop, UMHS- June 2016; November 2016 Learned different types of surgical sutures and knots
• Hindu Student Association, Member August 2016 - December 2016 Planned and organized cultural activity for the enrichment of all staff and student body
• American Medical Student Association; member since 2013

• University of Puerto Rico Medical Sciences; Neurology Department, January 2025 – March 2025
• Collaborated in the research of Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
• University of Puerto Rico Medical Sciences; Otolaryngology Department, August 2013 – December 2014
• Collaborated with Dr. Adriana Baez in the research of head and neck cancer in patients of Puerto Rican descent.
• Published and presented “TP53 codon 72 polymorphism association with prognosis in Puerto Rican head and neck squamous cell carcinoma patients”
• Attended and presented the project at the 2014 AACR Annual Meeting held in San Diego, California.

Conversational American Sign Language (ASL) – Certified
Trained to communicate effectively with Deaf and Hard of Hearing (HoH) patients, with a focus on improving access to mental health care in underserved communities.