Shakira Bou Rolon

My name is Shakira Bou Rolón, born and raised in Puerto Rico. I grew up in the rural area of the island, spending the majority of the time with my grandparents. After finishing high school, I decided to pursue medicine after falling in love with my biology class and the reproductive system. I attended the University of Puerto Rico at Bayamon, where I majored in Human Biology. I recently graduated San Juan Bautista School of Medicine, becoming the first doctor in my family and also the first person to finish college. I'm currently interested in Dermatology, Immunology and Infectious Diseases. My hobbies include watching crime shows, rom-com movies and exploring new eating places. I’m passionate about different cultures and the advocacy of shelter animals. Fun fact about me: I never learned how to swim and I’m allergic to dogs, but I have two; Venus and Kosmo are the light of my life. After residency, my dream is to travel the world and explore as many cultures and countries as possible, and to learn other languages.

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Featured work: The Impact of Social Media in Dermatology