Fourth-year medical student
Ponce Health Sciences University, Puerto Rico
Yanizbeth Yambó Chévere, B.S., Medical Student, Ponce Health Sciences University (PHSU), is an aspiring physician committed to advancing public health education, particularly in internal medicine and community engagement. Currently in her clinical years at PHSU, Yanizbeth combines her academic pursuits with a passion for service and health communication. Her interests center on making medical knowledge more accessible, especially to underserved populations.
Throughout her training, Yanizbeth has been actively involved in outreach initiatives, including pediatric hospital toy drives, radio health education programs, and health promotion events. She has served as an ambassador for heart failure awareness, advocating for improved medication adherence in chronic conditions. Her clinical strengths are bolstered by her bilingual communication skills and strong empathy toward patient-centered care, qualities that make her an effective bridge between medical teams and the communities they serve.
Yanizbeth is also invested in medical research. She has contributed to projects exploring gender disparities in craniofacial trauma among Medicare recipients and is developing new investigations into heart failure non-compliance among Hispanic populations. Her research emphasizes health equity and strives to inform better policy and practice.
Outside the clinic and classroom, she is a dynamic leader in student-led health programs and a strong advocate for mental health awareness, especially among adolescents and elderly patients. Yanizbeth’s long-term goal is to specialize in internal medicine with a focus on preventative care and health literacy in Puerto Rico.