Angela Martinez Madrigal

During my medical education, I actively participated in core clinical rotations, gaining hands-on experience in various medical specialties and refining essential clinical skills. Under supervision, I engaged in direct patient care, including history-taking, physical examinations, communication with patients and families, and formulation of management plans. I collaborated with healthcare teams, learned from diverse patient cases, and prioritized professionalism, ethics, and patient advocacy. Seeking feedback from supervisors, I continuously developed my skills and knowledge.

Project focused on development of health campaigns addressing main issues and needs of communities surrounding our city, aiming to educate and prevent diseases. Topics covered include "How to Maintain a Balanced Diet with the Mexican Basic Food Basket," "First Aid," "Poisoning: Identification and Steps to Safeguard Life," "Treatment of Heat Stroke," and "Food Safety for the Prevention of Infectious Gastrointestinal Diseases."

Protecting Smiles is a health-focused project aimed at providing primary care to children from various foster homes around our city. Over the course of a week, we dedicate each day to visiting a different foster home to conduct comprehensive medical check-ups for all resident children. These check-ups include dental evaluations, nutritional assessments, and vaccinations. Additionally, psychological evaluations are performed using the HEADSS assessment guide to assess the children's emotional well-being. Finally, we offer recommendations to the various foster homes on how they can implement improvements in child care.

• I have had the honor of spearheading an initiative at Clinic 25 of the Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS), designed with the core objective of delivering happiness and support to children undergoing hospital treatment. This initiative has been characterized by the deployment of a variety of engaging activities, including interactive play sessions, storytelling, and theatrical performances, conducted every Friday throughout the year. Our mission is centered on enriching the lives of these courageous young patients by providing a source of joy and companionship, thereby offering them a sanctuary from the challenging realities of their medical journeys. The essence of our program lies in its commitment to be an unwavering source of encouragement and support, accompanying the children through each phase of their recovery process. This is achieved not merely through recreational activities but also by ensuring a consistent and nurturing presence in their lives.