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Main Address
UCSF OB/GYN&RS Residency Program
490 10th Street
10th Floor, Box 0132
San Francisco, CA 94143
Location | Office Phone | Fax |
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Mission Bay | (415) 476 - 5192 | (415) 476 - 1811 |
Mount Zion | (415) 353 - 9240 | (415) 353 - 9509 |
San Francisco General Hospital | (628) 206 - 3061 | (628) 206 - 3112 |
Research/Clinical Interests: LGBTQ+ Health, Latinx Health, Gender Affirming Care, social and reproductive justice
Education/Training
Year |
Institution | Degree | Field of Study |
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current | University of California, San Francisco | Residency | Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences |
2023 | Keck School of Medicine / USC | MD | Medicine |
2018 | University of California, Berkeley | BA | Molecular and Cell Biology -Emphasis in Developmental Genetics |
Research & Professional Experience
Year | |
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2020 - 2023 | Research Leader- Keck School of Medicine of USC Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Conceptualized and executed an independent research project with the main objective of investigating the pathogenesis and potential contributors of Idiopathic Granulomatous Mastitis (IGM) among Latinx women. |
2020 - 2023 | Keck School of Medicine Academic Tutor and Instructor |
2020 - 2023 | Keck School of Medicine Admissions Committee |
2019 - 2023 | Keck Prep Mentorship Program |
2019 - 2023 | Primary Care Program- Keck School of Medicine of USC |
2019 - 2021 | Bravo Mentorship President |
2020 - 2021 | El Monte Comprehensive Health Center Clinical Intern |
2019 - 2020 | AIDS Project LA Clinical Intern |
2020 | National Medical Fellowship Research Fellow at AltaMed Health Services. Conducted research related to telehealth delivery in rural areas |
2015 - 2019 | Research Apprentice- UC Berkeley Department of Environmental Science, Policy & Management. Gathered information on behavioral and ecological relationships of California native bees |
2019 | Leadership Public Schools Special Education and English as a Second Language Instructor -Richmond, CA |
2016 - 2018 | Volunteers in Medicine Intern and Data Analyst |
2017 - 2018 | Research Apprentice- UC Berkeley Department of Environmental Science, Policy & Management. Conducted PCR, gel electrophoresis, genome annotation, phylogenetic analysis, genome analysis, and matrix analysis on salt tolerant diptera |
2015 - 2018 | Health Advocates of Alameda Intern and Shift Leader |
2015 - 2018 | Democratic Education at Cal: Pre-Med 101 Course Instructor |
2016 - 2018 | Medical Reserve Corps Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) |
2017 - 2018 | Democratic Education at Cal: Sage Mentorship Course Instructor |
2015 - 2018 | Sage Mentorship Vice-President |
2016 - 2017 | Research Apprentice- UC Berkeley Department of Environmental Science, Policy & Management. Utilized alpha taxonomy, morphology, biogeography, molecular population genetics, and genomics to analyze craneflies and their ecosystems. |
2017 | Undergraduate Student Instructor- Biology 1B at UC Berkeley |
2017 | Summer Undergraduate Research Fellow |
Achievements & Recognition
Year | Major Honors |
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2022 | Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society, Keck School of Medicine |
2022 | Gold Humanism Honor Society, Keck School of Medicine |
2019 - 2023 | Keck Medical Student Scholarship Recipient |
2022 | Kaiser Permanente Diversity Scholarship |
2022 | Distinction in Community Service |
2022 | Women in Medicine-Kimberly Clermont, MD Social Justice Scholarship Recipient |
2022 | California Community Foundation -Robert Fraser Scholarship Recipient |
2021 | Best Obstetrics and Gynecology Poster – University of Texas Medical Branch Medical Student Conference |
2020, 2021, 2022 | Walker Foundation Scholarship Recipient – 3 time recipient |
2021 | Althea and Fredric Student Support Fund Scholarship Recipient |
2020 | Hispanic Scholarship Fund Recipient |
2014 - 2018 | Regent’s and Chancellor’s Scholar |
2015 | Regent’s and Chancellor’s Scholar |
Poster Presentations
VERDUZCO I, Chavez Z, Nguyen B, Arias R. Idiopathic Granulomatous Mastitis (IGM): Present Understanding and Future Directions. Poster selected to be presented at: The American College of Obstetricians District VIII & IX Annual District Meeting, 2021 October; Maui, Hawaii.
VERDUZCO I, Chavez Z, Nguyen B, Arias R. Idiopathic Granulomatous Mastitis (IGM): Present Understanding and Future Directions. Poster presented virtually at: University of Texas Medical Branch National Medical Student Conference, 2021 May; Galveston, Texas.
VERDUZCO I, Chavez Z, Nguyen B, Arias R. Breastfeeding history among women in Los Angeles, CA with Idiopathic Granulomatous Mastitis (IGM). Poster presented at: Keck School of Medicine Medical Student Symposium, 2021 February; Los Angeles, California.
VERDUZCO I, Rosas L. Health Equity Through Telehealth Communications at a Federally Qualified Health Center. Poster presented remotely at: National Medical Fellowships Medical Student Symposium, 2020 August; Los Angeles, California.
VERDUZCO I, Rosas L. Health Equity Through Telehealth Communications at a Federally Qualified Health Center. Abstract presented remotely at: AltaMed Primary Care Leadership Program Medical Student Conference, 2021 July; Los Angeles, California.
Oral Presentations
“Activism and Social Justice as a Queer Medical Student,” Women in Medicine 38th Annual Conference, June, 2022.
VERDUZCO I, Chavez Z, Nguyen B, Arias R. Idiopathic Granulomatous Mastitis (IGM): Present Understanding and Future Directions. Poster selected for oral presentation at: The Western Medical Conference, 2022 January; Carmel, California.
Advocacy
Women In Medicine Board Member (LGBTQ+ Medical Organization)- 2022 - present
Center for Gender Equity in Medicine and Science Advisory Board Member - 2021 - 2023
MedLambda President & Fourth-Year Liaison (LGBTQ+ Medical Organization) - 2019 - 2023
Violence Intervention Program- The Alexis Project Mentor - 2020 - 2023
Minority Health Conference President - 2019 - 2021
Latino Medical Student Association- Educacion Primero Director - 2019 - 2021
Health Advocates of Alameda Intern and Shift Leader - 2015 - 2018
Special Needs Aquatic Program Swim Instructor - 2016 - 2018
Global Medical Training Clinical Workshop Coordinator - 2016 - 2018