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 studies.

I completed my undergraduate studies in Human Medicine in 2023. I am now a licensed physician in Peru and currently completing my SERUMS at the Salinas Moche Health Post, where I work as both a physician and the head of the facility. I started this job in May 2024 and will complete it in April 2025.

Things I am Working On

  • SERUMS Physician (2024-I) and Head of Facility at the Salinas Moche Health Post.
  • Gaining experience and knowledge in research to complete several projects and strengthen my profile as a researcher.
  • Podcast: “SERUMS - Desde cada rincón”, where I have conversations with people doing their SERUMS in different locations.
  • Writing and sharing diverse content through my website and YouTube channel.

My CV

Education

  • 2005-2016
    School: Colegio La Salle – Arequipa

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

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

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

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

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 – present
    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.