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JUAN SEBASTIAN LOPEZ MCCORMICK M.D.

FORT LAUDERDALE

Summary

Experienced House Physician with a solid background in providing crucial support during surgical procedures. Assisted in various types of surgeries, ensuring precision and patient safety. Skilled in preoperative and postoperative patient care, including preparation and monitoring. Utilizes sterile techniques and surgical instrumentation to support successful surgeries. Demonstrates a track record of maintaining a calm and efficient presence in high-pressure situations. Possesses ample knowledge of human anatomy and medical research, and is driven to continuously learn and improve.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lead Surgical Assistant

Hospital Central De La Policia Nacional
05.2024 - Current
  • Increased surgical efficiency by effectively managing surgical instruments, anticipating surgeon needs, and reducing procedure times.
  • Utilized advanced surgical tools and equipment, maintaining proper functionality and safety standards at all times.
  • Assisted surgeons in complex procedures, showcasing adaptability and quick-thinking under pressure.
  • Kept views unobstructed by retracting, sponging, and suctioning surgical sites.
  • Ensured optimal patient care by assisting in preoperative assessments, postoperative recovery, and wound management.
  • Contributed to successful surgeries through precise suturing techniques, tissue handling, and hemostasis control.
  • Provided preoperative and postoperative education to patients and families to manage recovery.
  • Provided compassionate care to patients throughout their surgical experience, easing anxiety and ensuring comfort.

Adjunct Professor- Human Anatomy & Embryology

Universidad De Los Andes
07.2021 - 11.2023
  • Conducted engaging in-class discussions to facilitate learning and encourage participation.
  • Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
  • Evaluated students' competencies through oral and written assignments and examinations.
  • Graded tests and assignments and uploaded to school database.
  • Improved student retention rates through proactive communication and support.
  • Created dynamic learning environment that valued instructor and student interaction.

COVID-19 - Rapid Response General Practitioner

NP Medical
11.2020 - 06.2021
  • Enhanced public safety by conducting rapid COVID-19 testing and reporting results promptly.
  • Improved patient care by efficiently diagnosing and treating various illnesses and conditions.
  • Upheld correct protocols for infection prevention and control
  • Assessed patient history to identify concerning symptoms, diagnose concerns and develop tailored treatment plans.
  • Administered pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatments to address patient concerns.
  • Coordinated and integrated health care resources for community-based programs.
  • Delivered emergency treatment on-site and responded appropriately in urgent or emergency situations.

Junior Research Associate

Universidad De Los Andes
07.2020 - 06.2021
  • Conducted statistical analysis on collected data, providing valuable insights to inform future research directions.
  • Enhanced research quality by conducting thorough literature reviews and data analysis.
  • Prepared high-quality reports detailing research outcomes, ensuring clear communication of results to stakeholders.
  • Assisted senior researchers with experimental design, contributing to the successful completion of various studies.

Research

Universidad de los Andes
07.2014 - Current

Intern - General Medicine

Hospital Federico Lleras Acosta
06.2019 - 11.2019

General Surgery (01 - 30 June 2019)

  • Performed efficient post-operative patient follow-ups to monitor healing progress and address any concerns promptly.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal surgical outcomes for patients.
  • Performed regular rounds to check on patients' following surgery, discuss patient condition and coordinate care.
  • Managed diverse caseloads by efficiently prioritizing surgeries based on urgency and complexity.
  • Ordered tests for nurses and other medical personnel to perform.
  • Followed strict schedules during surgeries.
  • Exhibited excellent communication skills when discussing diagnoses, treatments, risks, benefits, alternatives with patients and their families.

Internal Medicine (01 - 31 July 2019)

  • ASD
  • Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to develop customized care plans tailored to each patient''s specific needs.
  • Enhanced continuity of care by effectively communicating with patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure seamless transitions between healthcare settings.
  • Actively engaged in ongoing professional development to stay current on best practices in internal medicine and deliver cutting-edge medical care.
  • Discussed potential conditions, treatment plans and healthy lifestyle choice recommendations with patients.
  • Conducted comprehensive patient assessments for accurate diagnoses and effective treatment planning.
  • Reviewed patient records, medications and immunization statuses.
  • Administered high level of care to patients using active listening and open-ended questioning.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.

Pediatrics (01 - 31 August 2019)

  • Conducted meticulous patient assessments to accurately diagnose and treat a wide range of pediatric illnesses and injuries.
  • Collaborated with lab and radiology to order necessary services for pediatric care.

Orthopedic Surgery (01 - 30 September 2019)

  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient management, resulting in better overall health outcomes.
  • Ginecología y Obstetricia (01 de Octubre de 2019 al 31 de Octubre de 2019)
  • Urgencias (01 de Noviembre de 2019 al 30 de Noviembre de 2019)

Internado Rotatorio Electivo

Fundación Santa Fe de Bogotá
01.2020 - 02.2020
  • Cirugía Bariátrica y Mínimamente Invasiva, Dr
  • Ricardo Nassar Bechara (01 Enero de 2020 a 21 de Febrero del 2020)
  • Cirugía Mínimamente Invasiva, Dr
  • Juan David Hernández Restrepo (22 de Febrero 2020 al 31 de Marzo del 2020)

Academic Peer Tutor

Universidad De Los Andes
08.2014 - 06.2020
  • Helped peers build self-confidence and motivation by providing positive reinforcement and feedback.
  • Assisted students in developing study skills and strategies.
  • Enhanced student comprehension by providing one-on-one and group tutoring sessions in Human Anatomy, Principles of HUman Development, Embryology and Clinical communication Skills as academic subjects.
  • Assisted professors in designing supplemental materials tailored to course objectives while aligning with individual student needs.
  • Assisted in the development of individualized learning plans for students with diverse academic needs, including those with disabilities and Spanish language learners.
  • Encouraged critical thinking skills among students during tutoring sessions by posing challenging questions related to course material.
  • Provided expertise in specific subject areas to ensure students received accurate and up-to-date information in their tutoring sessions.
  • Facilitated student understanding of complex topics by simplifying concepts and using relatable examples from everyday life.
  • Monitored student progress through regular assessments, adjusting tutoring techniques as needed to accommodate diverse learning styles.
  • Developed methods to motivate and engage students in learning.
  • Mentored and coached students with focus on developing independence and self-confidence.

Internado Rotatorio Electivo

Universidad de los Andes
12.2019 - 05.2020
  • Investigación en Ciencias Básicas Médicas, Morfología (01 de Diciembre del 2019 al 31 de Diciembre del 2019 & 01 de Abril del 2020 al 30 de Mayo del 2020)

Education

M.D. - Medicine

Universidad De Los Andes
Bogotá, Colombia
06-2020

High School Diploma -

CIEDI
Bogotá, Colombia
07-2012

Skills

  • Clinical assessment
  • Medical research
  • Medical Education
  • Suturing
  • Surgical equipment handling
  • Operating room etiquette
  • Sterile technique proficiency
  • Tissue handling techniques
  • Continuous learning attitude
  • Medical terminology
  • Laparoscopic procedures
  • Time management

Certification

  • Medical License (Colombia) - 08/18/2020
  • Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) (NHCPS, Las Vegas, Nevada) - 11/16/2023
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS) (NHCPS, Las Vegas, Nevada) - 11/17/2023
  • Atención integral en salud a las víctimas de violencia sexual y de género (Comprehensive health care for victims of sexual and gender violence) (SOCOMEG) - 01/29/2024
  • Atención Integral a Víctimas de Ataques con Agentes Químicos, (Comprehensive Care for Victims of Attacks with Chemical Agents) - 01/30/2024


Cientific Publications

  • Rueda Esteban RJ, López-McCormick JS, Rodríguez-Bermeo AS, Andrade M, Hernández Restrepo JD, Targarona Soler EM. Face, Content, and Construct Validity Evaluation of Simulation Models in General Surgery Laparoscopic Training and Education: A Systematic Review. Surg Innov [Internet]. 2023 Sep 4 [cited 2023 Dec 17];30(2):251–60. Available from: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/15533506221123704
  • Rueda-Esteban RJ, Camacho FD, Rodríguez C, McCormick JSL, Cañón D, Restrepo JDH, et al. Viability and characterization trial of a novel method as an alternative to formaldehyde and Walter-Thiel cadaveric preservation for medical education and surgical simulation. Cir Esp. 2022 Sep 1;100(9):573–9.
  • Gomez-Samper AF, Latiff MA, Lopez-Mccormick JS, Rueda-Esteban RJ. Histological Analysis of an Alkaline Based Tissue Clearing Technique for Fetal Musculoskeletal Tissue. Int J Morphol. 2022;40(3):557–61.
  • Figueredo LF, Camila Pedraza-Ciro M, Sebastian Lopez-McCormick J, Javier Rueda- Esteban R, Armando Mejía-Cordovez J. Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage Associated with Small Aneurysms in Smokers and Women: A Retrospective Analysis. World Neurosurg X [Internet]. 2019 Oct 1;4:100038. Disponible en: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590139719300699
  • Rueda-Esteban, R. J., López-Mccormick, J. S., Martínez Prieto, D. R., & Hernández Restrepo, J. D. (2017). Corrosion Casting , a Known Technique for the Study and Teaching of Vascular and Duct Structure in Anatomy. International Journal of Morphology, 35(3), 1147–1153. https://doi.org/http://dx.doi.org/10.4067/S0717- 95022017000300053
  • Rueda-Esteban, R. J., Palacio Varona, J., López-McCormick, J. S., & Hernández Restrepo,J. D. (2017). Diaphanization : A Standardized Protocol for Non-Fetal Tissue Preservation. International Journal of Morphology, 35(2), 547–551. https://doi.org/http://dx.doi.org/10.4067/S0717-95022017000200027

National and International Scientific Presentations


International:

2023: 19th World Congress of Endoscopic Surgery, 49th National Surgical Week Congress, 25th Latin American Congress of Surgery “FELAC”. (October 31 – November 3). Cartagena, Colombia.

2023: 2do Congreso Mundial sobre Educación Médica (WFME, FEPAFEM PAFAMS, ASCOFAME). (September 28-29) Cartagena, Colombia.

2019: Experimental Biology. (April 4-7) Orlando, United States of America.

2018: Experimental Biology. (April 21-25) San Diego, United States of America.

2015: I Congreso Peruano de Ciencias Morfológicas y IV Congreso Panamericano de Técnicas Anatómicas (November 24 – 27). Lima, Peru.

Colombia:

2023: XV Congreso Colombiano de Morfología (October 30-  November 1), Bogotá, Colombia. 

2016: XII Congreso Nacional de Morfología  ( November 29 –  October 1), Cali, Colombia.

2015: XI Congreso Nacional de Morfología ( August 13-15), Medellín, Colombia. 

2014: X Congreso Nacional de Morfología (October 30 - November 1), Armenia, Colombia. 


Languages

Spanish
Native language
English
Advanced
C1

Hobbies

- Bonsai tree cultivation, care and pruning

- Hiking, camping and nature

- Reading & Studying

Sports:

- Tennis

- Basketball


Timeline

Lead Surgical Assistant

Hospital Central De La Policia Nacional
05.2024 - Current

Adjunct Professor- Human Anatomy & Embryology

Universidad De Los Andes
07.2021 - 11.2023

COVID-19 - Rapid Response General Practitioner

NP Medical
11.2020 - 06.2021

Junior Research Associate

Universidad De Los Andes
07.2020 - 06.2021

Internado Rotatorio Electivo

Fundación Santa Fe de Bogotá
01.2020 - 02.2020

Internado Rotatorio Electivo

Universidad de los Andes
12.2019 - 05.2020

Intern - General Medicine

Hospital Federico Lleras Acosta
06.2019 - 11.2019

Academic Peer Tutor

Universidad De Los Andes
08.2014 - 06.2020

Research

Universidad de los Andes
07.2014 - Current
  • Medical License (Colombia) - 08/18/2020
  • Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) (NHCPS, Las Vegas, Nevada) - 11/16/2023
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS) (NHCPS, Las Vegas, Nevada) - 11/17/2023
  • Atención integral en salud a las víctimas de violencia sexual y de género (Comprehensive health care for victims of sexual and gender violence) (SOCOMEG) - 01/29/2024
  • Atención Integral a Víctimas de Ataques con Agentes Químicos, (Comprehensive Care for Victims of Attacks with Chemical Agents) - 01/30/2024


M.D. - Medicine

Universidad De Los Andes

High School Diploma -

CIEDI
JUAN SEBASTIAN LOPEZ MCCORMICK M.D.