I am a Surgeon-Scientist 👩🏽🔬
🌏 49 Countries doing Med, Science l advocate for Disability and Health Disparities l Former
@UCL
@Icesi
PGY-1
@oto_uw
IMG
Perseverance is the magic key that turns dreams into reality. 💫 Remember, the impossible only seems so until it's done. Dream big, push your limits, and never, ever give up. Because with determination, every step forward brings you closer to your goals.
🥳A couple of weeks ago, I received some incredible news: I've been granted my green card under category E16 for extraordinary abilities as a Physician Scientist! This moment is a testament to my daily efforts and the potential to make meaningful contributions to this country.
First day of residency! Still made time to exercise and enjoy the beautiful summer in Seattle. Excited for many more weeks and years of learning and growth ahead! 🌞💪
#ResidencyJourney
This week, my dream looks impossible. And today, life has reminded me that everything is possible. Today I won my first oral presentation in the anatomy academy and the travel award. What it seems impossible last month now is a reality. I will keep dreaming for
#shENT
🦸🏽♀️
#Otomatch
Probably missed a lot of posts before reaching this point, but interview season has started, and I couldn't be more excited for this opportunity! Can't wait to embark on my journey as a resident!
Having a great time preparing for my presentation paid off! Thrilled to be selected as one of the top 10 podium presentations at the
@ACIAssociation
in Vancouver. What an honor!
So excited to be in Chicago for
@__COSM
It feels amazing to connect with so many people and present my work at such an outstanding event! Also attended an incredible innovation and entrepreneurship course yesterday—amazing insights for starting my future path!
It's official and certified! 🎉 Navigating the journey to my dream jobs has been an exhilarating ride. From the initial jitters to breaking out of my shell, and finally to overwhelming joy, every phase was a moment to cherish.
One reason why you should go for it: when you are brave, the universe rewards you! ✨🌌 Embrace your courage and seize the opportunities that come your way. Let the cosmos guide you to new heights! 🚀✨
#Recap
#OTOMATCH2024
#MedTwitter
@__COSM
🩺💙"
🎉 Finally did it! After years of hard work, our manuscripts are out there for the world to read! Thrilled to share that they have been accepted!! Can't wait for you all to see what I've been pouring my heart into. 📚✨
@globalohns
@FVLCali
Today I presented my work at the
@AmRhinoSociety
meeting at
@__COSM
. Such an amazing moment to connect with top experts and answer all their questions in detail. I love the impact of research and how it can transform clinical practice! Thanks to
@ADonaldsonMD
for believing in me!
August was incredible! 🎉 Celebrated five publications this month while powering through my night float surgery rotation. Wrapped it up with a wonderful dinner celebration last night! Feeling grateful and motivated for what’s next!🥂✨
🚀 Check out my publications below! 📚👇
Waking up to the best news! 🎉 Our manuscript on craniofacial trauma management, in collaboration with
@GlobalOHNS
, has been accepted in OTO Open! Stay tuned for the final paper. Another milestone in the intern year!
#MedTwitter
#ResearchWin
#CraniofacialTrauma
Reflecting on this amazing hike: 17km and 26,228 steps. There was a moment I thought I couldn’t continue, but stamina is a state of mind. We can always give more than we think. Life is like a hike! 🏞️
An amazing couple of weeks in
@Penn_ENT
. I can tell you much about head and neck but I think the most important lesson was; Compassion has no nationality, and empathy transcends borders, cultures, and beliefs. Grateful for the lesson and the opportunity, what an amazing team!
Adding another milestone to the year! I foresee a promising future for
#ALS
research in Otolaryngology. Our contributions aim to establish early biomarkers for
#ALS
and reduce the disease's burden. Stay tuned for the final paper
Just treated myself for getting an IFAR paper accepted! 🎉 Every milestone deserves a celebration—before it was a milestone, it was a dream! ✨
#AcademicWins
Adulting Milestones Unlocked! 🎉✅
1. Bought my dream house and helped Mom with her fourth! 🏡💪
2. Africa, you stole my heart! First time experiencing its beauty and wonder! 🌍❤️
3. Hit a major scholarly achievement: Over 100 citations! 📚🔥
#AdultingGoals
#MedTwitter
Now in pubmed! 🤩 Population-specific facial traits and diagnosis accuracy of genetic and rare diseases in an admixed Colombian population.
@SciReports
@NaturePortfolio
Having an incredible time at
@__COSM
! Connecting with fellow residents
@oto_uw
, colleagues from
@globalohns
, and my amazing coworkers and mentors. Exploring a beautiful city and having fun—what a truly enriching experience! 🌟
one day soon you will be able to CONNECT the dots between each part of your life. TRUST that in this life, everything happens as it should, in a way that is right FOR you. Maintain that faith, and you will experience the liberation that you are seeking...
Doing a scoping review and just discovered
@RsrchRabbit
for citation tracing. Mind blown! 🤯 This tool uses network analysis to organize all my citations and related papers by timeframe. Game changer for research!
Let me share the story behind one of the most significant publications in my life. During my Med School in Colombia, I had the opportunity to meet Dr. Tintinago from
@FVLCali
and witnessing the first laryngeal transplant in South America was a seminal moment in my life
2024 has been a wild ride! 🤯 My intern year makes me feel like a newbie every day, but on the flip side, I’m finally seeing my scholarly abilities take off. 🌱 It's amazing to realize every day that there's always room to grow and learn!
📚🔍 Attention systematic reviewers! Just discovered an incredible tool a librarian shared for efficient snowballing. Now chasing related references is faster than ever! 🚀
#ResearchTools
#AcademicTwitter
@citationchaser
Just received amazing news! Feeling incredibly proud and grateful. Huge thanks to
@globalohns
for their support. This is a testament to the impact of mentorship programs in building research capacity.
#grateful
#research
#mentorship
Today I had an honor to present my abstract entitled "Management of Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis in Low and Middle Income Countries (LMICs): Protocol for a scoping review." in the 2nd Annual Nursing Symposium 2024. Special Appreciation to my mentor
@EstephaniaCand2
.
Thrilled to prep for my inaugural presentation at
@NASBSorg
yesterday! 🌟 Proud to showcase our collaborative effort in such a prestigious gathering. The journey to this moment has been incredible, and I'm grateful for the opportunity to share our work.
#NASBS
🚀
New baby!!
With this case series, we intended to provide important data for the understanding of MUTYH as a possible driver of familial cancer, even when only heterozygous mutations are found.
#oncology
#cancer
#hereditary
@harrympl
How are you guys coping with the stress of the application?
#MATCH2023
I am coping with coffee to work on the application and then going to seaside power yoga for a happy hour with my friend and colleague
@KarlaMaitaA
.
#OTOMATCH2023
#shENT
#ENT
Intern Hike - One Week in Seattle 🗻🏔️
One week in Seattle and I'm already in love with this city! Thrilled to meet my amazing co-residents and excited about the future. Feeling grateful for this incredible residency family!
My last
@globalohns
meeting before starting residency! 🌍🩺 Every session deepened my passion for how we can all change the world together. Passion is so contagious! 💪✨
So much fun over the weekend, learning about my passion
#ENT
, meeting so many wonderful people, and getting the opportunity to present our work!
@__COSM
Today, I woke up from my call to find a picture showing my paper being presented in an anesthesiology lecture. You made my day! It's an incredible honor and responsibility to shape the future and contribute to advancing medicine. 🙏📚✨
A group of head and neck surgeons led by Dr. Joshua Wiedermann, an Associate Consultant at Mayo Clinic-USA have been in
#AyderHospital
for the last three weeks.They did advanced airway reconstruction, and head and neck mass excisions, which were formerly difficult.(1/2)
Celebrating our new publication with Duck à l'Orange and Riesling from Columbia Valley! 🍷📚 While balancing didactics and perfecting sutures, we're toasting to progress. Check out the latest research:
#MedicalResearch
#SurgicalSkills
#academiclife
🚀 Just published an insightful article on the Risk Factors for Recalcitrant Chronic Rhinosinusitis in Non-Solid and Solid Transplant Recipients. 📚 Our dedicated team is committed to enhancing the quality of life for transplant patients.
What a blast of a weekend with news that's got me counting down the days until Chicago! 🏙️💥 Can't wait to catch up with everyone at
@__COSM
. Proof's in the pics: hard work pays off with stunning rewards. ✨📸
#COSM2024
Failure is not the end, it's the beginning of a new journey towards success. Resilience is the key to keep moving forward, learning from mistakes and never giving up!
#failure
#resilience
#success
#MedTwitter
📢 Big news from
@_COSM
! Our research on Quantitative Analysis of Vocal Fold Immobility is now available on PubMed. Proud of our team's hard work and dedication to advancing voice health. Take a look!
#voicehealth
#vocalfoldimmobility
@MayoClinicENT
Kicking off December with a productive vibe! 📆✍️ Deep in my manuscript about social determinants of health & cholesteatoma disparities. Meanwhile, 'Love Actually' sets the festive mood in the background. 🎬🎄 Time for a cozy cup of tea to fuel this writing session! 😂🍵 🫖♨️🚂
We are thrilled to share that our long-awaited publication is finally out! Huge thanks to my mentors
@voice_prof
and
#DrTintinago
. Celebrating with
@mateouseche2
over an amazing dinner in Chicago at
@__COSM
! 🎉📚
First Mayo ENT Florida Research Day! 🎉 What an amazing morning with extraordinary mentors, presenting our research and spending time with this incredible and growing team! 🌟
#MayoENT
#ResearchDay
#Teamwork
I am glad to continue being part of this amazing organization! Today's talk on building global research capacity through crowd research collaboration by
@GlobalSurg
and Dr. Katie Shaw was inspiring. 🌍🔬
#GlobalHealth
#ResearchCollaboration
🚀 Exciting news! Our latest paper is out: 'The impact of cadaveric donor transplant on chronic rhinosinusitis and recalcitrant disease.' 📰 Grab your best cup of coffee and dive in here: ☕️
🌍✨Prof. Fagan dives into the ethical dilemmas of prioritizing access to care in
#otolaryngology
. A must-watch for anyone passionate about global surgery and ENT! 🏥👂 Don't miss out on our monthly large group meetings. Follow us
@globalohns
for updates and more!
#GlobalSurgery
Couldn't be in
#London
today, but only Prof Birchall knows the depth of my dedication. Met the first laryngeal transplant patient years ago and was enchanted by restoring voices. Still in awe of this concept and pushing daily to be the top ENT doc for those who've been silenced
Prof Martin Birchall presenting a global perspective on the quest for laryngeal transplantation. USA, Poland, Columbia all represented. The BLA and UEP at the cutting edge.
@Laryngology
@UEPphoniatrics
@voice_prof
@ClinicLvs
🔊 Late July & Early August for laryngology! Excited to announce our feature in the Journal of Voice. Shoutout to
@Laryngology
&
@AmerLaryngoAssn
. Stay tuned for the latest in laryngology & rare diseases. 🌍 Can't wait to discuss laryngeal transplant experiences in London! 🗣🇬🇧
🌟 Loving every moment of this journey! 📚 Diving deep into various programs and feeling grateful for the chance to connect with such inspiring professors and educators.
#LearningJourney
#EducationInspiration
Life lately has been caring for patients, catching up on sleep, and finding moments for meaningful walks. I’ve also wrapped up some research while enjoying voleros. It's truly fulfilling to impact people’s lives every day positively. I love my work, even on the toughest days!
🌟 Reflection time! 🌟 Life's not a coincidence, my friends. Every door opens for a reason, and every 'NO' paves the way to something better. Believe it or not, you're exactly where you're meant to be right now! Embrace it, embrace life. Keep pushing forward, never give up! 💪
Feeling privileged to attend these enlightening monthly lectures! They're shaping my academic path and future. I've always loved traveling, but now I’m focused on making a difference wherever I go. 🌍✨
@globalohns
🚀 Thrilled to share one of my most meaningful projects from my time at Mayo: 'Predictors for Chronic Rhinosinusitis in Transplant Recipients' is now published! Excited for its potential impact on clinical practice. Check it out:
🚀 Had an incredible time at
@NASBSorg
! It was truly special to connect with friends and colleagues, sharing our progress and insights. Remember, the path to success isn't always straight, but we're making significant strides. Excited for what's next!
@MayoENTresident
You're invited! I am speaking at AAO-HSNF 2022 Annual Meeting . The Relationship Between Alcohol Intolerance and Aspirin Exacerbated Respiratory Disease (AERD): Systematic Review
Tuesday, September 13, 2022 9:21 AM – 9:26 AM
111AB
@MayoMrfa
@MayoClinicENT
"The greatest skill I possess is the ability to continually learn something new even after leaving grad school." Watching the nobel prize lecture after my interview.
👃👩⚕️🥼💼 The Endoscopic Endonasal Anterior Cranial Fossa Approach for Rare Giant Olfactory Schwannoma Resection.💡🧠 Teamwork makes the dream work in pushing the boundaries of medical innovation! 🤝🌟
@aotamendi_md
@kchaichanamd
@ADonaldsonMD
A Nobel prize laureate (Dr.Svante Pääbo) best advice for Young Researchers: “To know when to quit a project or a job. Sometimes you have to give up, and researchers are not good at it.”
@MayoMrfa
@globalohns
🌟 Another day, another great news! 🎉 Thrilled to announce that our paper has been accepted! 📄✨ Read more about "2q31 microdeletion syndrome with the velocardiofacial phenotype and review of the literature..." pretty soon in BMC Pediatrics
@harrympl
Image by
@ChatGPTapp
From a simple reunion and with nothing but good intentions, we embarked on an incredible journey that changed everything! Stay tuned, I'm about to spill all the exciting details.
#VisibleMission
I had a lot of fun in Las Vegas at
#Sincitylaryngology
I learned about voice and swallowing but I got an amazing life lesson "before you heal someone asks them if they're willing to give up what makes them sick" seems obvious but sometimes we leave it to the last moment
Crushed it this weekend! ✨ Reviewed 1 paper, re-submitted 5, and making headway on 2 systematic reviews + an epic scoping review. 📚 But it's not all work - balanced it with indoor cycling 🚴, yoga 🧘♂️, and embodiment practices. Who says you can't have it all?
📚 Exciting news! 🎉 Just released: A comprehensive review protocol on the airway sequelae following mechanical ventilation for COVID-19. 🌬️🦠 Get ready to dive deep into this essential research!
#COVID19
#MechanicalVentilation
#AirwaySequelae
🔍💉🚀 As a kid, I aspired to be an Archeologist, but at 16, my true passion for
#Medicine
took over. 🩺 It's funny how life comes full circle! Thanks to
#AJMG
and
@harrympl
for guiding me back to this incredible world. Check it out! We got the cover!
🚨 Real‐World Evaluation of Asthma Severity Following Endoscopic Sinus Surgery in Chronic Rhinosinusitis Patients - Caballero - 2024 - OTO Open - Wiley Online Library 🚨
@Dayanna_Boho
@AAOHNS
Just had an awe-inspiring night at Cirque de Soleil, and it got me thinking 🤔✨... What if we compared the expectation of results in retrospective vs. prospective studies? 📊🔍 So, I created this meme to sum it up!
#EpidemiologyHumor
#ResearchLife
😂😂😂
🌍☕️ Our 'Coffee Talks' on Global Surgery are back! Join us this Saturday at 9 AM EST on Zoom. 🚀
👨⚕️ Hear from Dr. Rolvix Patterson about "Research in Pursuit of Equitable Hearing Care".🦻✨
🔗 DM us for the link and start your weekend with some inspiring insights!
@globalohns
"Find your own way of functioning... I struggled for the first year and a half as an undergraduate... but I developed my own ways of learning things.
So I advise students, find your own way and your own directions that you can be successful in."
- Physics laureate Kip Thorne
Reflecting on our time
@globalohsn
at the Promoting Healthier Connection with the World Conference with
@Duke_Oto
@DukeGHI
. One thing is clear: we are utopic dreamers, turning the impossible into reality. Together, we can transform the world! 🌍🌎 🌏 ✨