Andres Inzunza

Andres Inzunza

Health Disparities Research Trainee

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    MD | Harvard Medical School MMSc Candidate | Neurology Applicant | Aspiring Trialist

  • Education

    • Harvard Medical School

      2024 - 2026
      Master of Medical Sciences Clinical Investigation

      Activities and Societies: Concentration: Clinical Trials Leadership: Program Representative to the Master´s Student Council & HMS Representative for the Harvard University Mexican Association of Students This program is tailored for physicians aspiring to become independent clinician-scientists. It offers a two-year intensive, mentored research experience at a Harvard-affiliated laboratory in Boston.

    • Harvard Medical School Postgraduate Medical Education

      2023 - 2024
      Postgraduate Certificate Global Clinical Scholars Research Training Program

      Activities and Societies: Clinical Trials One-year, global hybrid program.Capstone Project: Effect of Semaglutide on Visual Outcomes in Patients with Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension and Obesity

    • Tecnológico de Monterrey

      2016 - 2024
      Medical Doctor Medicine 90/100

      Activities and Societies: •Diploma of Excellence for Professional Development •Student Chapter President: American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) Diploma of Excellence for Professional Development• Received the Diploma of Excellence: This is the highest recognition for students for their participation in co-curricular activities and their academic performanceStudent Chapter President, American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS)• Led the AANS student chapter, organizing educational events, workshops, and networking opportunities to support and inspire aspiring neurosurgeons.

  • Experience

    • Mayo Clinic

      May 2019 - Aug 2019
      Health Disparities Research Trainee

      • Focus: health disparities among migrant and underserved communities. • Mentor: Lewis Roberts, MBChB, PhD• Productivity: 4 abstracts

    • Hospital General de Occidente

      Jan 2021 - Dec 2021
      Medical Intern (Year 1)

      •Completed 4 core clinical rotations in Gynecology, Surgery, Internal Medicine, and Pediatrics (3 months each) at a high-volume community hospital serving underserved populations.•Worked in a demanding environment with two 30-hour shifts per week, gaining extensive hands-on experience in a wide variety of diseases.•Helped in the management of complex medical cases with limited resources, developing strong clinical reasoning and adaptability.

    • National Institute of Medical Sciences and Nutrition Salvador Zubirán

      Jan 2022 - Dec 2022
      Medical Intern (Year 2)

      •Completed 4 rotations in Neurology, Radiology, Emergency Medicine, and Psychiatry at a tertiary-care academic medical center specializing in high-complexity patient care.•Gained hands-on experience with rare and advanced diseases.

    • Centro de Retina Médica y Quirúrgica

      Aug 2023 - Jul 2024
      Ophthalmology Research Intern

      • Sub-Investigator: Clinical Study of a Fluid-Accommodating Intraocular Lens (Sponsored by Alcon® Research) (NCT05317728)• National Program of Social Service in Health Research/ Mexican Secretary of Health• Productivity: 2 papers & 5 abstracts• Tutor: Arturo Santos, MD, PhD

    • Harvard Student Agencies

      Aug 2024 - now
      Tour Guide

      Combined my passion for history, meeting new people, and public speaking in a dream weekend campus job.•Bilingual, certified Harvard campus tour guide.•Led nearly 100 tours, bringing Harvard’s history to life for visitors.•Provided private tours for universities and high schools from India, China, Mexico, and beyond.•Consistently received top reviews for engaging storytelling and making tours both fun and factual.•Strengthened public speaking skills and confidence in engaging large crowds. Show less

    • Massachusetts Eye and Ear

      Sept 2024 - now
      Graduate Student Researcher/ Friedman Lab

      •Conducting research aimed at improving glaucoma diagnosis in primary care through the integration of AI technologies, including autonomous fundus photography and virtual perimetry.•Collected and analyzed normative data to validate VR-based diagnostic tools, comparing their accuracy and reliability to traditional glaucoma testing methods.•Conducted patient recruitment, engaging with diverse populations, including Latino communities, in both Spanish and English.•Assisted in drafting and submitting Institutional Review Board (IRB) applications and developing operating manuals. Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certified in Good Clinical Practice (2019-2022) (U.S. FDA Focus).

      CITI Program, A Division of BRANY
      Jan 2019
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    • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

      American Heart Association
      Oct 2019
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Andres Inzunza
      State Youth Award 2024 / Premio Estatal de la Juventud 2024 Gobierno de Jalisco Aug 2024 Award from the Governor of Jalisco. This annual award recognizes and encourages young people from Jalisco, under 30 years old, who have distinguished themselves through their actions, projects, or exemplary careers that benefit the state, the country, or humanity.
    • Awarded to Andres Inzunza
      Postgraduate Scholarships for Master's Degrees in Sciences Abroad 2024 National Council of Humanities, Sciences, and Technologies, Mexico 2024 Financial Coverage: Partially covers tuition fees, living expenses and additional expenses like insurance.Objective: Enables talented students to gain advanced education and training in scientific disciplines at internationally recognized institutions.
    • Awarded to Andres Inzunza
      Scholarship Fundación México en Harvard 2024 10k Scholarship from Fundación México en Harvard
    • Awarded to Andres Inzunza
      Kidney STARS Travel Grant American Society of Nephrology