Aurelis Caridad Madera
Medical Doctor
Santo Domingo
Summary
Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
9
9
Certifications
Work History
Spine Surgery Observership in Orthopedic Spine Surgery With Dr. Sheeraz Qureshi- Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
Hospital for Special Surgery
New York City
10.2022 - 11.2022
- Observed advanced minimally invasive spine surgery techniques and complex spine cases.
- Participated in cadaver labs, journal club meetings, and clinical and operating room observations for cases of adult deformity, degenerative conditions, and scoliosis.
- Case discussion of each Spine Clinic patient in person and Tele-Medicine.
Neurosurgery Rotation With Dr. Luis Bonilla- Skull Base Tumors and Spine Surgery
Centros de Diagnóstico y Medicina Avanzada y de Conferencias Médicas y Telemedicina (CEDIMAT)
08.2024 - Current
- Conducted physical examinations to assess patients' health and current condition in clinic for optimal treatment.
- Assisted physician during 20+ surgeries and other medical procedures to treat patients appropriately and safely.
Volunteering Surgical Assistant Neurosurgery
Pediatric Hospital Robert Reid Cabral
07.2024 - Current
- Participated in 20+ Pediatric surgical cases
- Kept views unobstructed by retracting, sponging, and suctioning surgical sites.
- Applied antiseptics and sterile dressings to cover surgical locations and boost healing.
- Arranged supplies and instrumentation to meet needs of individual surgeons and enhance team efficiency.
Physician’s Assistant for Neurosurgery Department, Spine Surgery Service With Dr. Giovanni Urena
Centros de Diagnóstico y Medicina Avanzada y de Conferencias Médicas y Telemedicina (CEDIMAT)
08.2023 - 06.2024
- Assisted in more than 80+ surgical cases suturing, dressing changes, and drainage removal.
- Prescribed medications and ordered preoperative evaluations.
- Conducted physical examinations to assess patients' health and current condition for optimal treatment.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic testing to confirm diagnosis and implement accurate treatment plans.
Government Mandated Medical Internship
Centros de Diagnóstico y Medicina Avanzada y de Conferencias Médicas y Telemedicina (CEDIMAT)
03.2023 - 03.2024
- Completed a 2-month rotation in Internal Medicine and a 9-month rotation in Neurosurgery (Spine Surgery Department).
- Served as a general physician on the Postoperative Clinical Floor for 1 month, managing medical orders, patient monitoring, and postoperative care.
- Worked 14 and 24-hour shifts 4 times per month.
Education
M.D. - Medicine
Universidad Iberoamericana De Santo Domingo (UNIBE)
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic 08.2016 - 11.2022
Skills
- Spanish (Native)
- English (Advanced)
- French (B1 DELF)
- Clinical Research
- Data Analysis
- Data Collection
- Data Entry
- Literature reviews
- Submitting to Institutional review
- Data visualization and preparation of tables, figures and references
- Statistical Knowledge
- Database knowledge (exRedCap)
- Surgical assistance
- Proficient in Microsoft excel, Word, PowerPoint
Computer skills
Certification
AO Spine NA Webinar—Pediatric Deformity January 2025 By AO Spine North America
Awards
Gary and Linda Friedlaender- Julie Samora Away Rotation Scholarship June 2024 recipient, from Pride Ortho.
Affiliations
AO Spine Member November 2022 - Present
Timeline
Neurosurgery Rotation With Dr. Luis Bonilla- Skull Base Tumors and Spine Surgery
Centros de Diagnóstico y Medicina Avanzada y de Conferencias Médicas y Telemedicina (CEDIMAT)
08.2024 - Current
Volunteering Surgical Assistant Neurosurgery
Pediatric Hospital Robert Reid Cabral
07.2024 - Current
Physician’s Assistant for Neurosurgery Department, Spine Surgery Service With Dr. Giovanni Urena
Centros de Diagnóstico y Medicina Avanzada y de Conferencias Médicas y Telemedicina (CEDIMAT)
08.2023 - 06.2024
Government Mandated Medical Internship
Centros de Diagnóstico y Medicina Avanzada y de Conferencias Médicas y Telemedicina (CEDIMAT)
03.2023 - 03.2024
Spine Surgery Observership in Orthopedic Spine Surgery With Dr. Sheeraz Qureshi- Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
Hospital for Special Surgery
10.2022 - 11.2022
M.D. - Medicine
Universidad Iberoamericana De Santo Domingo (UNIBE)
08.2016 - 11.2022