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🧠 Delivered compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric care across a diverse range of individuals, including children, adolescents, and adults from various backgrounds. Created an environment built on trust, authenticity, and curiosity, fostering safety and empowerment that facilitated open discussions about mental health. 🧠 Collaborated with psychiatrists, therapists, allied healthcare professionals, and caregivers to formulate comprehensive treatment strategies tailored to individual patient goals. Conducted individual and family therapy sessions, providing guidance and emotional support.🧠 Integrated medical expertise and psychological insights to address individuals' physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual aspects holistically. 🧠 Managed psychiatric medications throughout overlapping psychiatric and medical conditions and diverse life stages, including pregnancy and dementia. Explored alternative treatment modalities with individuals, including TMS, Ketamine, ECT, and VNS. Provided TMS consultations, and worked alongside TMS technicians and therapists in weekly meetings to adjust TMS treatment goals.🧠 Empowered individuals and families through psychoeducation, therapeutic techniques, and normalized discussions surrounding mental health. Celebrated neurodiversity, embraced strength-based approaches, and nurtured safe spaces for authentic self-expression. Developed tailored treatment plans that respected individual beliefs and practices, promoting inclusivity and advocacy.🧠 Dedicated to continuous professional growth, regularly engaging in ongoing education to stay current with the latest advancements in psychiatry and medicine. Actively participated in conferences like NEI and TMS to ensure the delivery of the highest quality care. Provided effective preceptorship and mentorship to over 15 students, encompassing PA students, MD/DO residents, and medical students, representing institutions such as UT Health San Antonio and Incarnate Word.

Behavioral Medicine• Ikare, San Antonio, TXDermatology• Texas Dermatology, San Antonio, TXEmergency Medicine• Christus Santa Rosa, San Antonio, TXPediatrics • Lone Star Circle of Care, Killeen, TXPediatric Orthopedics• Pediatric Orthopedic & Scoliosis Center of South Texas, San Antonio, TXGeneral Surgery• University Hospital, San Antonio, TXInternal Medicine• Oncology & Hematology of South Texas, Laredo, TXInpatient Services Super Rotation• University Hospital, San Antonio, TXPrimary Care• University Medicine Associates SW Clinic, San Antonio, TXFamily Medicine• Medical Center West, Boerne, TXOB-GYN• University Hospital, San Antonio, TXResearch• UT Health, San Antonio, TXMedical Decision Making• UT Health, San Antonio, TX

• Engaged as a student within an intensive 30-month didactic and clinical Physician Assistant program.• Conducted thorough patient assessments during clinical rotations and administered care to a diverse patient population, performing detailed medical histories and physical examinations while operating under the guidance of attending physicians. • Demonstrated adeptness in a comprehensive array of clinical procedures, including splinting, casting, abscess drainage, excisions, IV insertion, suturing, stapling, digital nerve blocks, wound care, foreign body removals, joint injections, and result interpretation.• Gained valuable exposure by observing and actively assisting in various surgical procedures, spanning open reduction and internal fixations, closed reductions, cholecystectomies, lipoma removals, hernia repairs, cyst excisions, cryotherapy, and acne surgery. • Employed evidence-based medical principles to inform diagnostic and treatment decisions.• Simultaneously held roles as Class Treasurer, Multicultural Pride Diversity Officer, and Peer Mentor.

• Played an integral role in patient care by meticulously gathering medical histories and documenting vital signs, effectively setting the stage for examinations. Collaborated closely with physicians to facilitate patient examinations and execute routine medical responsibilities, encompassing administering injections, sutures and staples removal, casting, and fitting durable medical equipment (DME) assistive devices.• Engaged in comprehensive patient support by offering guidance and education on treatment processes, addressing patient apprehensions, and securing insurance authorization for procedures.• Displayed commitment to the community by participating in pro-bono pediatric sports clinics during weekends to contribute to the well-being of young athletes.

• Collaborated extensively with biochemistry and organic chemistry professors through regular planning meetings to strategize study group sessions, assess student advancement, and brainstorm innovative teaching methods and outreach initiatives.• Guided a weekly study group, assuming a leadership role in elucidating challenging chemistry concepts, providing instruction in PYMOL programming, and fostering achievement of student learning goals.• Formulated and executed professional development workshops tailored for student facilitators and coordinators, further enhancing their instructional skills and organizational proficiency.

• Collaborated closely with the professor, contributing to various aspects of course management. Assisted in developing, administering, and grading examinations, participated in class demonstrations, and facilitated meaningful discussions among students.• Conducted weekly office hours, offering valuable guidance and instruction to students, enabling them to grasp the fundamental concepts of organic chemistry effectively.

• Engaged in an in-depth exploration of the mono iron-hydrogenase enzyme's active site characteristics and properties, employing advanced bioinorganic synthetic methodologies. • Employed techniques including organic ligand synthesis, NMR spectroscopy, and chromatography to investigate its nature. • Developed novel polydentate sp2-carbonyl-type C-donor ligands through Suzuki coupling.• Proficiently presented research findings within group meetings, contributing to the advancement of knowledge in the field.

• Conducted a comprehensive exploration into the impact of menadione-induced oxidative stress and mutation on the yeast gene YPL171C, utilizing a range of sophisticated biochemical laboratory techniques. • Secured prestigious accolades, including the TIDES Advanced Summer Research Fellowship and Freshman Research Initiative scholarships, supporting an extended three-year research initiative. Showcased findings through a poster presentation titled "Expression Study of Menadione on Yeast" at the Undergraduate Research Forum. • Assumed a mentoring role, guiding fellow students in laboratory protocols and the development of autonomous research endeavors.

• Instructed and guided cohorts of over 30 students across five semesters in acquiring proficiency in statistical analysis using R and Excel during their lab sessions.• Enhanced student-learning outcomes by patiently explaining complex ideas, providing motivation and support, and proactively resolving student concerns.• Collaborated closely with the professor to track student advancement, discern potential learning gaps, and offer constructive recommendations and feedback.• Assumed responsibility for evaluating homework and lab assignments, orchestrating review sessions, and overseeing examination supervision.

• Devised and executed a series of weekly seminars aimed at acquainting students with diverse academic resources and campus services.• Conducted regular meetings with a faculty representative to assess student requirements, ensuring a tailored approach to addressing their needs.• Fostered personalized engagement by conducting individualized one-on-one meetings with students, providing a platform for addressing specific concerns.• Orchestrated study groups and organized various social activities, fostering a collaborative and supportive learning community.