Jorge Amador

• Explained treatment procedures and physicians' instructions.
• Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
• Communicated with pharmacies for prescription refills on behalf of supervising physician.
• Documented notes during patient visits.
• Conducted patient interviews to gather health history, vital signs and information about current medical issues.
• Positioned patients properly during examination or treatment for comfort and safety.
• Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.

• Met regularly with academic advisors to ensure progress towards educational goals.
• Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
• Engaged in classroom discussions, demonstrating critical thinking skills.
• Utilized academic resources such as tutoring and office hours to improve performance.

• Balanced exam preparation with personal responsibilities, including the birth of my daughter in 2020.

I participated in a clinical clerkship in Georgetown University Hospital, specifically in the Pediatric In-Patient Ward of the Pediatric Department.

During this time, my role was observation, assistance and learning on how the In-Patient Ward team conduct the ground rounds of the hospitalized patients, attending lectures every Friday, as well as the daily clinical discussions regarding the medical conditions of the hospitalized patients.

• Conducted follow-up visits with patients to evaluate effectiveness of treatments and medications prescribed.
• Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care.
• Treated children and youth for typical minor illnesses including ear infections, minor injuries, and viruses.
• Diagnosed and treated common childhood illnesses including upper respiratory infections, influenza and gastroenteritis.
• Provided patient diagnosis, test evaluation, and treatment under strict time constraints.
• Evaluated patients with chronic illnesses such as asthma, diabetes or obesity.
• Developed individualized treatment plans based on patient medical history and test results.

• Conducted follow-up visits with patients to evaluate effectiveness of treatments and medications prescribed.
• Treated children and youth for typical minor illnesses including ear infections, minor injuries, and viruses.
• Diagnosed and treated common childhood illnesses including upper respiratory infections, influenza and gastroenteritis.
• Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to coordinate optimal patient care.
• Monitored annual progression of pediatric patients' weight and height to determine proper development, nutrition and physical wellness.
• Educated teenage patients and parents about sexually transmitted diseases and inherent dangers surrounding sexual activity.
• Advocated for and administered child immunizations according to CDC scheduling recommendations and patient needs.
• Maintained accurate records of patient visits including diagnoses, treatments administered and progress notes.
• Performed physical examinations, immunizations and health maintenance care on pediatric patients.

I was responsible of evaluation of hospitalized patients at the Pediatric In-Patient Wards. I was also the pediatrician on-call of the emergency department during the evenings.

My responsibilities included and were not limited to conducting thorough examinations, diagnostics, prescribing medications, treating injuries, advising parents on child health, labor and delivery, as well as the outpatient clinic.

• Maintained accurate records of observations made while shadowing doctors or nurses.
• Participated actively in group projects, contributing to successful outcomes.
• Communicated effectively with patients in order to provide comfort during their visit.
• Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
• Engaged in classroom discussions, demonstrating critical thinking skills.
• Utilized academic resources such as tutoring and office hours to improve performance.