GERSON SANTAFE, MD Tallahassee, Florida· +18505701586

gerandressantafe@hotmail.com

Dedicated, bilingual physician. Colombian licensed and board cer ed in general medicine with extensive experience in
hospital and clinical se ngs. High quality in outpa ent a en on. Strong background working with minority and low-income
popula on.

SKILL HIGHLIGHTS
• Preven ve Care Expert • A en ve & E ec ve Listener
• Emergency Room Experience • Honest Medical Professional
• Quality Assurance Awareness • Empathe c & Courteous

EXPERIENCE

JUNE 2022 - PRESENT | TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA

MEDICAL ASSISTANT, HEALTH AND WELLNESS CENTER
• Direct patient care working alongside and assisting the physician and nurse practitioners. This may include
but not limited to preparing sites for surgery, administering injections, and offering instructions to patients
regarding their procedure, treatment and after care.
• Attention to detail in collecting a thorough medical history from the patient and accurately maintaining
patient records.
• Maintain sterile exam rooms and equipment using safety procedures and sanitation guidelines
• Stock and order medical supplies
• Communicate with patients in a knowledgeable, courteous and articulate manner
• Interact with coworkers in a pleasant and respectful nature

NOVEMBER 2020 – MAY 2022 | BOGOTA, COLOMBIA

OUTPATIENT MANAGEMENT PHYSICIAN, COLMEDICA
• Appropriately diagnose and treat pa ents with a variety of diseases.
• Order and execute diagnos c tests and analyze diagnos c images to further inves gate pa ent condi ons.
• Administer and prescribe appropriate course of treatment, including pharmaceu cal medica on,
addi onal tes ng and necessary surgeries.
• Advice and educate pa ents regarding diet, hygiene and e ec ve disease preven on methods.
• Monitor pa ent condi ons and progress and reevaluate treatments as necessary.

JANUARY 2018 – SEPTEMBER 2021 | BOGOTA, COLOMBIA

OUTPATIENT MANAGEMENT PHYSICIAN, FAMILY COMPENSATION FUND CAFAM
• Appropriately diagnose and treat pa ents with a variety of diseases.
• Order and execute diagnos c tests and analyze diagnos c images to further inves gate pa ent condi ons.
• Administer and prescribe appropriate course of treatment, including pharmaceu cal medica on,
addi onal tes ng and necessary surgeries.
• Advice and educate pa ents regarding diet, hygiene and e ec ve disease preven on methods.
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NOVEMBER 2019 – JUNE 2020 | BOGOTA, COLOMBIA
EMERGENCY ROOM PHYSICIAN, CENTRO POLICLINICO DEL OLAYA
• Evaluate, priori ze, diagnose and stabilize pa ents that come into the emergency room.
• Analyze complex trauma condi ons and quickly determine treatments for various illnesses and injuries
• Handle large caseloads, long hours and various shi s from early morning to late evening.
• Evaluate preliminary results and administer ini al treatment such as s tching lacera ons, splin ng/cas ng broken
bones or installing tubes/devices.
• Lead e orts to resuscitate pa ents using CPR techniques and de brillator paddles.
• Conduct post stabiliza on procedures which include referral to specialists, migra on to hospital rooms or discharge.
• Show compassion when dealing with family members, keeping families informed of pa ent status.
JANUARY 2015 – AUGUST 2017 | BOGOTA, COLOMBIA
EMERGENCY ROOM PHYSICIAN, HOSPITAL MEISSEN ESE
• Rapidly assessed and responded to medical emergency.
• Referred pa ents to medical specialist or other prac oners for more specialized courses of treatment
• Performed live rescue measures as CPR and advance air way management procedures.
• Skillfully performed sutures and suture removal for pa ents of all ages.
• Evaluated pa ents with COPD, heart failure, decompensated diabetes mellitus, acute myocardial
infarc on and other decompensated pathologies.

AUGUST 2011 – MARCH 2014 | BOGOTA, COLOMBIA

EMERGENCY ROOM PHYSICIAN, SALUDCOOP EPS
• Assessed and evaluated pa ents care needs with varying medical condi ons and complaints, and
priori zed treatment.
• E ciently managed and maintained pa ent ow from pa ent check-in to pa ent check-out.
• Evaluated pa ents with COPD, heart failure, and decompensated diabetes mellitus.
• Skillfully performed sutures and suture removal for pa ents of all ages.

JANUARY 2011 – AUGUST 2011 | BOGOTA, COLOMBIA

AMBULANCE SERVICE, SU ALIADA INTEGRAL CTA
• Performed medical emergency treatment to provide the most extensive pre hospital care
• Provide life support service during medical emergencies on scene and route to the hospital
• Collect per nent informa on from pa ent family and friends’ medical records and prescrip ons
• Rapidly assess life threatening criteria was present and took immediate ac ons
• Ini ate plan of care based on pa ent assessment

JUNE 2009 – DECEMBER 2009 | FLORENCIA, CAQUETA, COLOMBIA

SOCIAL SERVICE PHYSICIAN, ESE FABIO JARAMILLO LONDOÑO
• Epidemiological surveillance for the popula on in charge
• Perform medical ac vi es to improve health from ins tu onal programs
• Promo on, protec on, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilita on of popula on

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EDUCATION

DECEMBER 2008 | BOGOTA, COLOMBIA

PHYSICIAN AND GENERAL SURGEON, FUNDACIÓN UNIVERSITARIA JUAN N CORPAS

LICENSURE & CERTIFICATION

UNITED STATES MEDICAL LICENSING EXAMINATION (USMLE)

Step 1 – Pass, Score 230, May 2019
Step 2 – Pass, Score 237, August 2020
Oet – All bands B score, December 2021
ECFMG cer ed, June 27 2022

OCTOBER 2019
BASIC LIFE SUPPORT AND ADVANCE CARDIAC LIFE SUPPORT.
CENTRO DE CAPACITACION DE URGENCIAS Y EMERGENCIAS SOS

FEBRUARY 2012
47TH ANNUAL PEDIATRIC POSTGRADUATE COURSE.
MIAMI CHILDREN´S HOSPITAL. GLOBAL HEALTH

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