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ROTATIONS AS AN INTERN ON 2006-2007

1. Neurology at JHS-Cook County
2. Wards at JHS-Cook County, Firm B-red
3. Wards at Rush, Schwartz Team
4. Wards at Rush, Bone-Herrick
5. Ophtalmology Clinics/Fast track at JHS-Cook County
6. Wards at JHS-Cook County
7. Pulmonary at Rush
8. Wards at JHS-Cook County
9. Vacation
10. Medical ICU at Rush
11. Women Health Clinic at JHS-Cook County
12. Wards at Rush-RNS
13. Cardiology at Rush

Primary Care Clinics at Esperanza Clinic, one Every tuesday afernoon at St. Anthony’s Hospital Clinic , starting on 9/26/06.

LOR

Letters Of Recomendation

• Dr. Kett

• Dr. Fletcher

•  Dr. Temple

• Dr. Mendoza

• Dr. Guzman

• Dr. Davis

PS

Personal Statement Content:
Pablo Moreno Franco, MD
Personal Statement

   I have always loved Medicine, so much that I have devoted almost all my efforts in life to acquire all the knowledge I could get to understand the physiopathologic mechanism of disease and the appropriate reasoning for treatment. I have been fascinated by how much all the basic knowledge I have been gathering since the beginning of medical school has been a key to me in the development of great clinical skills and treatment plans.
   Looking ahead, I have decided to provide compassionate and up-to-date medical care to those in need, from all paths of life. I have chosen to pursue a career rich in academic and clinical medicine and that is why I want a program with the proper environment that will enhance my learning and practice of good medicine. Here I will be a resident full of energy and optimism, fulfilling the best interests of the program, developing special abilities and searching for integral medical care for all our patients. I am ready to be that resident who makes the difference.
   After completing my M.D. degree with honors, I have been doing two years of internship in my homeland Panama in order to get my license to practice.   I did my first year of internship in the biggest hospital of the country and the second year in an underserved and rural community hospital.
   During this time, I have been exposed to all types of patients and I am usually the first physician available to solve any medical problem that they might present. I have been involved in many working environments, all the way from primary care to the ICU.  My rotations have included surgical, medical and emergency room specialties. The medical categories have included Internal Medicine wards and all its subspecialties and the coronary care unit.  In the surgical area, my rotations were in general surgery and its subspecialties, both on the wards and in the operating rooms, as well as on gynecology and obstetrics wards and in the delivery room.
   Throughout my contact with patients since medical school and from all the roles I have played during my internship, I have felt the most motivation and excitement in the Internal Medicine field. I have come to realize how the combined power of a detailed clinical history with a methodical physical exam and its related clinical studies  can guide us amazingly toward the best diagnosis. I have worked with patients with a highly complex level of medical problems, but the most gratifying moments have come when our clinical capacity is pushed to its maximum. The beauty of knowing how to correlate the clinical picture, how to prioritize which problems should be handled first and how to organize feasible treatment plans specially tailored for this particular patient, is indeed what I love about Internal Medicine.
   I am looking forward to getting involved deeply in my Internal Medicine Residency and after its completion; I am planning to train in Critical Care Medicine. This is mostly due to the fact that during my practice of medicine in my home country, especially in my province, in my encounter with very interesting and complicated cases, even though specialized equipment was available, there was a lack of physicians trained in internal medicine with the capacity of managing a critical patient. This has become evident recently during a Hantavirus epidemic. The patient presenting the classical clinical picture would come to the hospital and even though the resources for cardiovascular and ventilatory support were available, the lack of trained physicians in critical care would expose these patients to an unnecessary lengthy and dangerous ambulance trip to be treated appropriately.
   Deep inside, I feel that I could really make a difference here, not only on Hantavirus cases but in so many critically ill patients that could use facilities such as ventilators, cardiovascular and homodynamic monitoring, as well as other critical care procedures in order to improve the quality of their attention.
   I have come to American Hospitals as a medical student and as a physician observer, and during this time I have come to comprehend how much the attention paid to details in patient management is an important factor for a successful treatment. This is why I hope to get the best training possible in order to return to my country and have a rewarding career as a medical doctor. My goal is to be able to offer my fellow citizens what they deserve, because as well as people from any other place in the world, they deserve the best treatment possible. I want to be a productive member of my society in many ways. That is why in my daily practice, along with activities regarding health issues, I will include clinical research, teaching and clinical activities. I strongly believe that through this profession, God gives us the opportunity to serve and help our neighbor, with love and humility.

Extra

Pablo Moreno Franco, MD 

Extracurricular Activities, Hobbies & Interests

• Music for listening and dancing: Classical, Salsa and Regueton 
• Ecologist/ Tree Planting: Started since early teenage years.

I started planting since my teenage years. I have been planting in our farm in La Pintada de Tonosi in Panama. We have near 50 hectars planted mainly with Teak and some African Mahogany. I will continue planting the remaining 40 hectars at about 3-5 hectars per year.

• Sports: Basketball, running, swimming, fishing, weight lifting and chess.
• Reading: Poems, God related topics.
• Meditation: Both,  Passive and Active.

Societies

Pablo Moreno Franco, MD 

Professional Societies
*Scientific Committee of Medical Students. University of Panama. 2001-2003
*Associated Member of the ACP. 2004
*Panamanian National Cancer League. 2005.
*Multiple Sclerosis Clinic in Azuero. Founding Member. 2005  

*Pax Movement Founding Member. 1998. This is a pacifist movement composed of scientists, engineers and technicians from different nationalities, with a compromise with themselves and with future generations for peace in the world and the pacific progress of mankind

Rotations

Clinical Rotations During Medical School 

Pablo Moreno Franco, MD 

Clinical Practice (one semester each) in:

· Saint Thomas Hospital (Hospital Santo Tomás, Panamá) (2000-2001):

• Internal Medicine,
• Cardiology,
• Dermatology,
• Obstetrics,
• Pulmonary,
• Orthopedics and trauma,
• Ophthalmology,
• Neurology and Neurosurgery,
• Surgery.

· Metropolitan Hospitals Complex (Complejo Hospitalario Metropolitano), Social Security System, Panama (2000-2002):

• Psychiatry,
• ENT,
• Pediatrics,
• Neurology and Neurosurgery Surgery,
• Gynecology.

· Children’s Hospital (Hospital del Niño, Panama) (2001):    

• Pediatrics

· National Oncology Institute (Instituto Oncológico Nacional, Panama) (2000-2002):                  

• Clinical Assessment, Gynecology-Oncology

· National Psychiatric Hospital (Hospital Psiquiátrico Nacional) (2000):

• Psychiatry

· Primary attention centers (2002):                  

• Preventive Medicine and Public Health I

Awards

Pablo Moreno Franco, MD 

Accomplishments, Awards & Membership in Honorary

*Award: Panamanian Psychiatric Society for Graduating M.D. with Best Grades on Psychiatry. Class 2003.
*Award: “Leopoldo Benedety” of the Panamanian Pediatrics Society for Graduating M.D. with Best Grades on Pediatrics. Class 2003.
*Outstanding Grades on Extracurricular Diplomats on Emergency Medicine 2002 and Intensive Care Managemment 2003.

*Award: “Community Service” and “Sport Activist” from Medical Students Association for Graduating M.D. enrolled in Social Work and Team Sport. Class 2003.

* Award: “Guillermo Andreve” for Academic Honors in High School. Ministry of Education. Panama. 1996.
* Panama`s Rotary Club: *Leadership Award* in contest among High Schools Nationwide. 1995.
* “Franciscan Service” Award. Colegio San Francisco de Asís, Las Tablas. 1996.
* National Institute for Human Development. (IFARHU) Scholarship for Graduate Studies by means of contest. June1997-February 2003.

* Award winning clinical case: Splenic Artery Aneurism. Presented at the “Scientific Committee of the Medical School of the University of Panama and Latin American Federation of Medical Student Societies Meeting”. Panama. 2002.

Volunteer

Pablo Moreno Franco, MD

Volunteer Service- I Believe in the Franciscan Way of Serving God Through  Every Activity We Get Involved In.

08 / 2005 -  06 / 2006 
Panamanian Neurology Soc.Multiple Sclerosis Clinic
Job Title:Physician, 

Supervisor: Dr. Mario Larriategui
During a National Neurologic Survey it was found that Azuero is one of the areas with higher incidence of Multiple Sclerosis in Panama. In conjunction with other three physicians from the area, as founding members,  we have started the Multiple Sclerosis Clinic. Our work as general practice physicians under the supervision of neurologists is to gather information related to each patient with multiple sclerosis.  The information is obtained meeting the patient, using clinical history, physical exams and laboratory data (MRI, CSF studies). This information is submitted for the creation of a database to direct activities of research and treatment. The information gathered is integrated with a multidisciplinary team effort to improve the management of these patients.
 
 
11 / 2004 -  06 / 2006  
National Cancer League
Job Title:Physician,

Supervisor: Dr. Pedro Barrios
Working at the “Early Diagnosis and Preventive Clinic, Raquel Muñoz” in Los Santos province. We got directly involved on the foundation of this clinic through the National Cancer League since there is an especially high incidence of malignancies in this area of the country. Here we are working on preventive programs and screening tests to improve awareness of the Cancer problem in this community.
 
 
01 / 2003 - 12 / 2003  
Saint Gerard`s Parish- Panama
Job Title: Medical Assitance
During this time we went to the poorest communities to evaluate their health problems and at the same time to work on Public Health Measures to improve their quality of life.  During these visits,under supervised conditions, we treated the outpatient medical problems of both children and adults.
 
 
01 / 2001 - 03 / 2001  
Ministry of Health. Joaquin P. Franco Hospital
Job Title: Medical Assistance and Medical Students Coordinator, 

Supervisor: Dr. Enrique Mendoza
Out of personal initiative as medical students we organized a group from the University of Panama to visit the community of Las Tablas. Here at a second level hospital, under a supervised environment, we got directly involved with hands-on-patient care. We worked in activities of both of primary care and hospital care. Through this program our university went farther from its usual role, taking students away from the city into rural areas.
 
 
01 / 1996 - 01 / 1996  
San Francisco de Asís High School. Social Service
Job Title: General Coordinator
We spent two weeks at the rural community of “Guarare´s District” which is located in Los Santos Province-Panama. Being a high school student we took this period of our summer vacation to help these people to build a stronger community. At the same time we interacted with the them in their daily lives and we helped them to find ways of improving it. We also directed our attention to constructing facilities to enhance the interaction between the people of this area. We also got involved with them in evangelization activities.
 

Publications

Pablo Moreno Franco, MD 

Publications/Presentations/Poster Sessions

-Central American Federation of Neurology, Magnetic Transcraneal Stimulation in Multiple Sclerosis, Moreno Franco Pablo, Carrillo Gabriela, Larriategui Mario, Publication Date: 09 / 2005
 

-Rev Med Cient, Fac. Med. U.P. ISSN 1608-3849, Thyroid Dysfunction in a Rural Community, Rio Sereno. Jan 2003, Moreno Franco Pablo, Cukier Moises, Bermudez Ricardo, Williams Ricardo, Publication Date: 11 / 2003 , Volume: 16 N.2, Pages: 68-72
 
-Rev Med Cient, Fac. Med. U.P. ISSN 1608-3849, Increase in Skin Pigmentation, Associated to Treatment with Polimixin B., Pablo Moreno Franco, Publication Date: 11 / 2003 , Volume: 16 N.2, Pages: 85
 
-Rev Med Cient, Fac. Med. U.P. ISSN 1608-3849, Associated Factors to Upper GI bleeding in Patients with Peptic Ulcer Disease. CHHM. Dr. AAM. Panama, January 1999-March 2001., Moreno Franco Pablo, Hevia Eduardo, Andrade Anabelle, Chang Kay Tun, Arosemena Esperanza, Batista Yamireth, Publication Date: 07 / 2003 , Volume: 16 N1, Pages: 16-19
 
-Rev Med Cient, Fac. Med. U.P. ISSN 1608-3849, Splenic Artery Aneurism Case. 2002., Hevia Eduardo, Moreno Franco Pablo, Publication Date: 07 / 2003 , Volume: 16 N. 1, Pages: 43-48
 
-Rev Med Cient, Fac. Med. U.P. ISSN 1608-3849, Attitude of Medical Students in Reference to Medical School Curriculum, University of Panama. 2003., Moreno Franco Pablo, Perez Cesar, Cukier Moises, Publication Date: 07 / 2003 , Volume: 16 N.1, Pages: 25-27
 
-Rev Med Cient, Fac. Med. U.P. ISSN 1608-3849, Percutaneous Coronary Interventions: In Perspective. 2002., Moreno Franco Pablo, Publication Date: 11 / 2002 , Volume: 15 N.2.

License

Pablo Moreno Franco, MD 

Certification/Licensure

• Panama: Permanent Physician Lincense, No Exp. Date

• Illinois: Temporary Physician License, Exp. Date 06/2009
•  BLS, Exp Date 6 / 2008
• ACLS, Exp. Date 10 / 2005
• PALS, Exp. Date 10 / 2007

Edu

Pablo Moreno Franco, MD 

Additional Education

-Jackson Memorial Hospital, Latin American Training Programs, Miami, Fl

• Student Observer, Jan-Feb / 2002

1. Internal Medicine Ward
2. Medical ICU

• Physician Observer, March-April / 2004

1. Internal Medicine Ward
2. Medical ICU

• Physician Observer, Nov-Dec / 2005  

1. Harvey, Cardiology Teaching Lab

2.   Internal Medicine Ward

- Critical Care Diplomate at  University of Panama, April-October 2003

- Emergency Medicine Diplomate at University of Panama, May-Sept 2002

- Undergraduate Bachelors degree at San Francisco de Asis, Las Tablas, Panama
  03 / 1991 - 12 / 1996  
  BS, 12 / 1996

MED

Medical Education

Diploma

Original Transcripts

Transcripts Translation

ECFMG

Pablo Moreno Franco, MD 

Here I present the documents related to my ECFMG Certification:

• TOEFL

• Step 1

• Step 2 CK

• Step 2 CS

• Credentials Cleared

• Requirements Fulfilled

• ECFMG Certificate

Work

Pablo Moreno Franco, MD 

Work Experience:

Here I submit the facts related to my experience as a Physician.

03 / 2003 - 02 / 2004  
National Security System
Work Title: Intern Physician, First Year

Supervisor: Dra. Mirna  de Abood,

Job Description:
In order to be a licensed physician in Panama one of the requirements is to do two years of internship. I did my first year on the Metropolitan Hospital Complex of the National Security System in Panama City. I took my elective rotations in two months of Internal Medicine Wards and one month on the Medical ICU and Coronary Care Unit.
The rest of the year I spent it in one month of General Surgery and one on the Surgical ICU, two months in Pediatric Wards, two months in Obstetrics/Gynecology (wards and delivery room) and one month in the Emergency Room. During this internship we are required to work eight hours daily and to do night shifts every four days.  We performed medical histories and physical exams and established treatment plans under a supervised environment, we also assisted residents in medical and surgical procedures.

• Diploma,

• Rotation Grades and Comments

11 / 2004 -  10 / 2005 
National Security System
Work Title: Intern Physician, Second Year

Supervisor:  Dr. Samuel Gonzalez, Member ACP
I did my second year of internship in El Vigía Hospital and in “Anita Moreno” Regional Hospital in Azuero, both are community hospitals in rural areas.

I did four elective months in Internal Medicine Wards, two months in ICU, two months in general surgery, one month on neurosurgery, one in orthopedics and one in Emergency Room. During this training we recieve hands-on-patient experience, only supervised by attending physicians without other residents so the amount of work for the intern is even more intense.  This experience enhances our capacity for faster diagnosis and for planning a better treatment in a short period of time.  We also participate directly on daily hospital care, medical and surgical procedures and in the outpatient follow up.

• Diploma

• Grades and Comments