Physician · Social Service Medical Intern at INC · Aspiring Cardiologist · Researcher
Sofia Santillán
MD, UNAM · AHA Paul Dudley White International Scholar · ESC Professional Member
A recently graduated physician with an exceptional academic trajectory, combining active clinical research at Mexico's premier cardiology institute with international congress presentations across three continents — and a steadfast commitment to advancing cardiovascular medicine.
Distinctions
Awards & Recognition
Prestigious international scholarship awarded to early-career physicians with exceptional academic and research potential in cardiovascular medicine.
First place at the PAEA undergraduate research congress (awarded in 2022 and 2024).
Selective academic excellence program for top-performing medical students (2020–2024).
Academic Path
Education & Training
A trajectory built on academic excellence, continuous growth, and a commitment to medical leadership.
Doctor of Medicine (MD)
Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM) — Mexico City, Mexico
Six-year medical degree with comprehensive clinical rotations. Member of the High-Performance Academic Program (PAEA). Two-time 1st place winner at the PAEA Congress (2022, 2024). Thesis focused on cardiovascular medicine.
Social Service Medical Intern
National Institute of Cardiology Ignacio Chávez — Mexico City, Mexico
Mandatory social service placement at Mexico's foremost cardiology institute. Serving as research assistant on two active clinical protocols alongside clinical duties.
Undergraduate Medical Internship
Hospital Médica Sur — Mayo Clinic Care Network — Mexico City, Mexico
Year-long rotating internship at a Mayo Clinic Care Network affiliate hospital. Appointed Chief Medical Intern. Rotations across internal medicine, surgery, obstetrics, paediatrics, and emergency medicine.
Exchange Program — Vascular Surgery
Pitié-Salpêtrière Hospital, Sorbonne University — Paris, France
International clinical exchange in the Vascular Surgery department at one of Europe's leading academic hospitals.
Scholarly Work
Research & Publications
Research Projects
Evaluation of Therapeutic Adherence with Fixed-Dose Combination Therapy (Amlodipine/Losartan/Rosuvastatin) vs. Single-Drug Pharmacotherapy in Systemic Arterial Hypertension and Dyslipidemia
Research Assistant — National Institute of Cardiology Ignacio Chávez, Mexico City
Clinical research protocol comparing fixed-dose combination pharmacotherapy against conventional single-drug regimens in a Mexican population with co-existing systemic arterial hypertension and dyslipidemia. Evaluating adherence patterns, metabolic outcomes, and patient-reported measures.
Focus: Clinical protocol, pharmacotherapy adherence, cardiovascular risk factors
Effect of Vericiguat on Ventricular Mechanics Assessed by Advanced Echocardiography in Patients with Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction (VOICE HF)
Research Assistant — National Institute of Cardiology Ignacio Chávez, Mexico City
Clinical protocol evaluating the impact of vericiguat (soluble guanylate cyclase stimulator) on left ventricular mechanics using advanced echocardiographic parameters in patients with HFrEF. Outcomes include strain imaging and functional indices.
Focus: Advanced echocardiography, strain imaging, HFrEF, vericiguat
Congress Presentations
Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction and Pulmonary Hypertension: A Survival Analysis in a Hispanic Population
European Society of Cardiology Congress (ESC 2025)
Madrid, Spain
August 2025
Impact of Revascularization Strategy on Advanced Left Ventricular Mechanics in STEMI: Primary PCI versus Pharmaco-Invasive Approach
European Society of Cardiology Congress (ESC 2025)
Madrid, Spain
August 2025
Cardiac Architecture and Vulnerability: Subvalvular Pulmonary Endocarditis in a Patient with Situs Inversus, Dextrocardia and Complex Congenital Heart Disease
Mexican Society of Cardiology Congress 2025
Guadalajara, Mexico
October 2025
Professional Journey
Experience & Impact
Chief Medical Intern
Hospital Médica Sur — Mayo Clinic Care NetworkAppointed chief among the medical intern cohort
Research Assistant
National Institute of Cardiology Ignacio ChávezCo-investigator on two active cardiology clinical protocols
Active research participation on the VOICE HF protocol (vericiguat and ventricular mechanics by advanced echocardiography) and a fixed-dose combination pharmacotherapy adherence protocol in hypertension and dyslipidemia.
Research Assistant
Mission Brain – UNAMTwo research projects on neurology and brain tumors
Contributed to two projects: (1) Effect of subthalamic nucleus stimulation on psychosocial functioning (SCOPA-PS scale), and (2) Infratentorial and supratentorial tumors and their relationship with sleep disturbances.
Research Assistant
Endocrinology Dept, National Medical Center "Siglo XXI"Study on visceral fat, NAFLD, and adiponectin in T2DM
American Heart Association Scholar Graduate
American Heart AssociationPaul Dudley White International Scholarship recipient (2025–2026)
Professional Member
European Society of CardiologyProfessional Member
American Heart AssociationVolunteer Paramedic Cadet Trainee
SUUMA — University Emergency Medical System, UNAMPrehospital emergency medical care training and active field deployments
Basic Life Support (BLS)
American Heart AssociationCertified October 2025
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
American Heart AssociationCertified October 2025
Teacher Training and Updating in Health Sciences Workshop (TaFADoCS)
UNAMSocial Determinants of Health
TUFH / iSTEPBioethics Training Program (PUB)
UNAMScientific Publishing and Presentation Course
Mexican Society of CardiologyEpidemiology, Statistics, and Research Methodology
National Institute of Neurology and Neurosurgery (INNN)Foundations of Electrocardiography
Mexican Society of CardiologyBases of Nutrition Biochemistry
Mexican Association for Training and Professional SpecializationJournal Club Chair
Internal Medicine Interest Group (IMIG)Member
Mission: Brain Chapter UNAMAssistant Professor, Department of Public Health
Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM)Taught undergraduate public health to medical students
Assistant Professor, Department of Biomedical Informatics
Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM)Taught biomedical informatics and data tools to medical students
Coordinator, Bioethics Department
SDG HUB UNAM ProgramLed bioethics department within the UN Sustainable Development Goals hub at UNAM
Health Content Adviser (AstraZeneca Account)
Cu4tro Marketing CompanyMedical accuracy review and health content strategy for AstraZeneca marketing
Professional Brief
Get in Touch
Open to Collaboration & Opportunities
Whether you are interested in research collaboration, academic partnership, or professional networking — feel free to reach out.
I look forward to hearing from you.
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