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Ave Las Americas
Ponce, PR 00716
Summary
- I am a fourth-year Obstetrics and Gynecology resident in Ponce, Puerto Rico aspiring to become a Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialist. I am interested in working in an academic setting with underrepresented communities and increasing acces to high-quality care.
Education & Training
- Hospital Episcopal San Lucas/Ponce School of MedicineResidency, Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2021 - 2025
- Ponce Health Sciences University School of MedicineClass of 2021
Certifications & Licensure
- PR State Medical License 2023 - 2026
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Preeclampsia Awareness Initiative Sponsorship Intellectus Foundation, 2023
- Community Service Excellence Award Ponce Health Sciences University, 2021
- Obstetrics and Gynecology Department Award Ponce Health Sciences Univeristy, 2021
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Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 6 citationsAssessing the Suitability of Cellulose-Nanodiamond Composite As a Multifunctional Biointerface Material for Bone Tissue RegenerationKarlene Vega-Figueroa, Jaime Santillán, Carlos García, José A. González-Feliciano, Samir A. Bello
ACS Biomaterials Science & Engineering. 2017-04-13
Journal Articles
- A Spontaneous Renal Calyceal Rupture Mimicking Physiologic Changes of Pregnancy and Other Common PathologiesVega-Figueroa, K.; Silva-Melendez, P.; Figueroa-Gonzalez, R.; Colom-Diaz, A.; Gonzalez, K., Cureus, 11/18/2023
- Aptamer-Based Impedimetric Assay of Arsenite in Water: Interfacial Properties and PerformanceKarlene Vega-Figueroa, Jaime Santillan, Eduardo Nicolau, et al., ACS Omega, 2/18/2018
- Assessing the Suitability of Cellulose-Nanodiamond Composite As a Multifunctional Biointerface Material for Bone Tissue RegenerationKarlene Vega-Figueroa, Jaime Santillan, Eduardo Nicolau, et al., ACS Biomaterials, 4/4/2017
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Abstracts/Posters
- Cardiomyopathy Leading to Multiorgan Dysfunction in a Previously Healthy 30-Year-Old Puerto Rican WomanVega-Figueroa, K. & Detres, A. & Raffucci-Velazquez, A. & Vazquez-Suarez, T. & Somohano, J. & Concepcion,M, Caribe Gyn Conference 2023, Ponce, PR, 10/2023
- Chorioangioma as a Cause of Fetal Anemia: Management and OutcomeVega-Figueroa, K & Lopez-Gonzalez, E. & Rivera,E. & Burgos, R. & Santiago, J, Ponce Health Sciences University Annual Scientific Conference 2023, Ponce, 5/2023
- Diagnosis and Management of a Rare Spontaneous Renal Calyceal Rupture During PregnancyVega, K. & Figueroa, R. & Colom, A. & Castillo, J. & Silva, P, Sunshine Seminar 2021, 8/2022
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Committees
- Obstetrics and Gynecology Representative, Pharmacy Committee 2021 - 2024
Professional Memberships
- ACOGMember
- Society for Maternal Fetal MedicineMember
Other Languages
- Spanish, Sign Language (American)
External Links
- ResearchGatehttps://www.researchgate.net/profile/Karlene_Vega-Figueroa
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