Spanish version: Sobre mí



I was born and raised in Arequipa, Peru. For most of my life, sports were my priority; however, my main focus now is my career. I graduated from Human Medicine in 2024. I am now a licensed physician in Peru.

Things I am Working On

  1. Currently in the process of applying for medical residency in the United States.
  2. Preparing for the USMLE Step 3.
  3. Working on several research projects on various topics.
  4. Writing and sharing diverse content through my website and my YouTube channel.

My CV

Education

  • 2005-2016
    School: Colegio La Salle – Arequipa, Peru

  • 2017-2023
    Medical school at Universidad Católica de Santa María – Arequipa, Peru

  • January – December 2023
    Medical internship at Hospital Nacional Edgardo Rebagliati Martins – Lima, Peru

  • March 2024
    Bachelor’s degree in Human Medicine issued by Universidad Católica de Santa María – Arequipa, Peru

  • March 2024
    Medical degree issued by Universidad Católica de Santa María – Arequipa, Peru
    Ranked in the top 20% of my graduating class

  • August – September 2025
    William J. Harrington Medical Training Programs, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
    Visiting Physician, Observership
    Cardiology Consults (Aug 2025) and Diagnostic Radiology (Sep 2025)

  • September 2025
    ECFMG Certificate issued by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG)

Certifications

  • October 2014
    Certificate for participating in the ninth edition of the International United Nations Model BOLMUNPAZ organized by La Salle school in La Paz, Bolivia.

  • July 2015
    Certificate of completion of the course for Chinese Language Programme in the Institute of Education for International Students awarded by the Guangdong University of Foreign Studies.

  • October 2015
    Certificate of completion of intensive English as a second language instruction at Arkansas State University at Jonesboro.

  • March 2017
    Certificate of completion of the First Aid course at the Peruvian Red Cross.

  • August 2020
    Certificate in Data Analysis for Life Sciences, HarvardX
    Professional certificate obtained by completing the courses:
    • Statistics and R
    • Introduction to Linear Models and Matrix Algebra
    • Statistical Inference and Modeling for High-throughput Experiments
    • High-Dimensional Data Analysis

  • September 2020
    ICH Good Clinical Practice E6 (R2)

  • January 2022
    Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
    National Health Care Provider Solutions Basic Life Support program

  • 2020 – 2022
    Microsoft Certification of Microsoft Office Specialist for:
    • Word (February 2020)
    • Excel (March 2020)
    • PowerPoint (February 2022)
    • Outlook (March 2022)

  • August 2022
    GPH001: Global Public Health, SDGAcademyX

Exams

  • December 2016
    First place in the second general exam for entering the university to medical school.

  • November 2021
    USMLE Step 1 score: 256

  • February 2022
    TOEFL iBT Test total score: 112/120
    • Reading: 30/30
    • Listening: 29/30
    • Speaking: 25/30
    • Writing: 28/30

  • November 2022
    USMLE Step 2 score: 255

  • December 2023
    Examen Nacional de Medicina (ENAM) score: 16.44

  • September 2024
    OET:
    • Listening: 430/500 (B)
    • Reading: 480/500 (A)
    • Speaking: 380/500 (B)
    • Writing: 300/500 (C+)

Work Experience

  • May 2024 – April 2025
    Head physician of the Salinas Moche health post in Moquegua, Peru.

Research Experience

  • 2019-2021
    Member of the research group of medical students Centro de Investigación y Estudios Médicos (CIEM), affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students’ Associations (IFMSA).

Publications and Presentations

  • August 2020
    Publication of the article “La automedicación promovida por medios de comunicación, un peligro con consecuencias en tiempos de crisis de salud pública por COVID-19” in the journal Revista Cubana de Información en Ciencias de la Salud.
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  • August 2021
    Presentation in phase 3 of the scientific congress XXXV CCN SOCIMEP Tacna 21.

  • September 2024
    Publication of the article “Lesión renal aguda en el síndrome inflamatorio multisistémico pediátrico asociado a COVID-19 (SIM-C) durante 2020-2022: una revisión sistemática” in the journal Revista Peruana de Pediatría.
    DOI: 10.61651/rped.2024v76n2p1r1-15

  • January 2025
    Publication of the article “Gender disparities in application and admission to the medical residency program in Peru: A cross-sectional study from 2016 to 2023” in the journal PLOS ONE.
    DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0316859

  • January 2025
    Publication of the article “Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis as the initial manifestation of bone marrow failure in a child with a TERC variant telomere biology disorder” in the journal Therapeutic Advances in Rare Disease.
    DOI: 10.1177/26330040241311621

Extracurricular Activities

Skills and Interests

  • Programming: I am proficient in R and Python, especially for data analysis and manipulation. I have worked on projects involving data visualization, R package development, web scraping, web applications, extracting information from APIs, and more. Additionally, I have web design skills, including building my personal website with Jekyll. My main projects are available on my GitHub: danimedi.
  • Teaching: I enjoy sharing what I learn with others. I believe that research and software development can help solve problems, which motivates me to create and share my work. I share what I learn through my YouTube channel and my personal website.
  • Sports: Sports were a central part of my life for a long time; although not as much now, I still stay active. I practice various sports, including cycling, soccer, athletics, volleyball, table tennis, swimming, and others.
  • Literature: I enjoy reading and writing. On my blog, I write short stories, poems, and other texts where I express my ideas and feelings. I also enjoy reading literature books, though I admit I sometimes don’t dedicate as much time to it as I would like.
  • Learning languages and other subjects: I have a strong inclination to learn new things. Besides Spanish and English, I also regularly use Portuguese. As a child, I studied French and Mandarin Chinese, though I no longer practice them. I have a broad interest in learning new topics, with a particular interest in philosophy, economics, geography, and politics. However, biology, astronomy, history, and many other subjects also capture my attention.