Darwin Argueta

I am a genetic counseling intern looking for a full-time genetic counseling position. My initiative, willingness to learn, and open-mindedness will help me fulfill the responsibilities outlined in your job description. My experiences in prenatal, cancer, pediatrics, and ophthalmology clinics prepared me to explain complex genetic concepts to patients while at the same time having compassion and empathy towards them.

CLINICAL EXPERIENCES

1. University of Maryland Hospital Pediatrics Upcoming

• Johns Hopkins Hospital Ophthalmology Genetics Upcoming

Genetic Counselors: Christy Smith MS, CGC and Kelsey Guthrie MS, CGC

• MedStar Franklin Square Hospital Cancer August 2022 - November 2022

Genetic Counselor: Emily Kuchinsky MS, CGC

• Encountered at least 50 patients with a variety of indications including family histories of cancer, personal histories of cancer, familial pathogenic variants, positive somatic tumor testing, etc.
• Discussed genetic testing options and management guidelines or lack thereof for breast, ovarian, endometrial colorectal, stomach, pancreatic, prostrate, lung, brain, and skin cancers 

Genetic Counselors: Chrissy Hertenstein MS, CGC and team

• Encountered at least 60 patients with a variety of indications including age-related risks, existing genetic conditions, ultrasound findings, preconception genetic counseling, carrier screening, positive NIPT results, positive second trimester results, positive microarray for UPD and mosaicism, etc.
• Presented cases at a multidisciplinary weekly conference

Variant Interpretation December 2022 - Present

Genetic Counselor: Kristin Maloney MS, CGC

• Identified and discussed key supporting/refuting evidence from 

• Assessed biomedical literature relevant to variants

Genetic Counselors' Interest in Non-English Language Training

UMB Chair: Pam Herrada MS, CGC, Amy Malinowski MS, CGC, Fall 2021 - Present and Gila Fridkis MS, CGC

• Assessed genetic counselors’ (GCs’) interest in non-English language education as a continuing education opportunity
• Described GCs’ motivations for participation in non-English language training
• Categorized facilitators and barriers to implementing non-English language training in genetic counseling education

1. Laboratory Assistant October 2021 – Present

• Performed general lab maintenance including reagent preparation, completing equipment/reagent inventory, etc. 
• Completed administrative duties including filing, sample accessioning, etc.

IVY International Schools Harmony Partner School, Cairo, Egypt

• Led orientations and gave tours to families, job applicants, etc. 
• Proctored and reviewed student assessments and facilitated virtual reality activities

City Schools, Sohag, Egypt

• Initiated the Darwin Academy, a group of 30 7th - 12th grade students, which facilitated engaging and interactive activities in biology, English, technology, etc.
• Conducted seminars and workshops designed to inspire students to become global citizens 
• Coordinated the Science Club designed for faculty mentors and students to perform new and relevant experiments tied to the school curriculum 

University of Maryland Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland Expected Graduation May 2023

Master of Science in Genetic Counseling 

University of Houston-Downtown, Houston, Texas 2016 - 2020

Bachelor of Science in Biology, summa cum laude

Minor: Chemistry and Microbiology