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Fortaleza
Research
A survey study administered to Spanish-speaking patients at a student-run clinic located in Arlington, TX in order to gauge the degree of trust Spanish speaking patients had in the American healthcare system while also gathering their opinions on the best/preferred form of interpretation during visits with non-Spanish-speaking providers.
1st Place Winner of Research
Unpublished, mixed methods, qualitative research article (data acquired and analyzed by undergraduate and medical students under supervision of a undergrad research program director and university faculty) about the experiences of non-cis individuals (aka gender minorities/gender power minorities) in the US territory of Puerto Rico.
2nd Place Winner of Research
By: Edgar Cedeno and Henry Herrera
Our article examines the current challenges in increasing Hispanic representation in medicine, with a particular focus on the pipeline from medical school to residency, and should be in favor of increasing diversity in medicine. We aim to highlight the barriers that Hispanic students and residents face and to provide actionable insights for the medical community to better support these individuals.
3rd Place Winner of Research
This is a case report that I wrote up on an adolescent with DVTs and the considerations that were taken on whether to get her on OCPs or not.
Bridging the Gaps: A Narrative Review on the Use of AI in OB/GYN to Empower Spanish-Speaking Patients
Can Artificial Intelligence be used as an effective tool for language interpretation services to reduce health disparities caused by language/communication barriers in the field of OB/GYN?
Health-related stigma and discrimination (HSD) are known to affect cancer care engagement and adherence. HPV infection and cervical cancr (CC) are highly stigmatized conditions, however the multi-level effects of HSD on follow-up after abnormal CC screening are not well understood. The purpose of this study is to evaluate HSD at the patient level.
Exploring the experiences of patients with cervical cancer is crucial to provide valuable insight to those who want a first-hand depiction of what it is like to go through screening, diagnosis, and the various procedures for treatment and surveillance. This study aims to understand experiences with colposcopy from the perspective of patients referred for colposcopy following an abnormal screening result at a federally qualified health center (FQHC) in New Haven, CT.
Post-Orgasmic Illness Syndrome (POIS) is a rare and poorly understood condition in which individuals experience flu-like symptoms, mood disturbances, and inflammation after orgasm. Despite its significant impact on quality of life, effective treatments are limited, with only 18% of sexual medicine experts seeing meaningful symptom improvement in a minority of patients. Given the lack of standardized therapies, this study highlights the urgent need to document and assess various treatment approaches for POIS management.
Post-Orgasmic Illness Syndrome (POIS) is a rare medical condition that causes distressing physical and cognitive symptoms after ejaculation. While research has highlighted its psychosocial burden, little is known about how self-esteem and relationship dynamics are affected. This study explores the impact of POIS on intimacy, isolation, and stigma while aiming to develop a clinical framework to address the psychosocial concerns of patients and their partners.
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