Dorys Chavez
About Dorys Chavez
Dorys Chavez is a PGY-1 Internal Medicine Resident with a Doctor of Medicine degree from Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Honduras. She currently serves as IMG Chair at the National Hispanic Medical Association and has a strong interest in cardiology, particularly in providing care to underserved communities.
Work at The George Washington University
Dorys Chavez currently serves as a PGY-1 Internal Medicine Resident at The George Washington University. This position has been held since 2020, contributing to her clinical training in internal medicine. In addition to her residency, she has previously worked as a Laboratory Instructor at The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences for one month in 2017. Her ongoing involvement with the university reflects her commitment to advancing her medical education and training.
Education and Expertise
Dorys Chavez earned her Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree from Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Honduras, where she studied General Surgery from 2007 to 2016. She furthered her education at The George Washington University, where she completed the Internal Medicine Residency Program and participated as a Research Fellow in Cardiac Electrophysiology. Her educational background provides a solid foundation for her medical practice, particularly in cardiology.
Background
Dorys Chavez has a diverse background in medical education and practice. She worked as a Laboratory Instructor at Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Honduras from 2011 to 2014. Following her move to the United States, she completed an externship at The GW Medical Faculty Associates from 2015 to 2018. Her experiences in both Honduras and the United States have shaped her approach to medicine, particularly in serving underserved populations.
Achievements
Dorys Chavez holds a leadership position as the IMG Chair at the National Hispanic Medical Association since 2020. In this role, she advocates for international medical graduates, focusing on their integration and support within the medical community. Additionally, she participated in a Pacemaker Clinic initiative in Honduras, which aimed to provide cardiac care to underserved communities, highlighting her commitment to improving healthcare access.