Monica A. Pernia Marin
About Monica A. Pernia Marin
Monica A. Pernia Marin is a Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine Fellow at The George Washington University, where she has worked since 2020. She has a diverse medical background, including experience in pulmonology, internal medicine, and academia in both Venezuela and the United States.
Work at The George Washington University
Monica A. Pernia Marin has been serving as a Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine Fellow at The George Washington University since 2020. This role involves advanced training in geriatrics and palliative care, focusing on improving the quality of life for patients with serious illnesses. Her work contributes to the university's commitment to education and research in the field of medicine.
Education and Expertise
Monica A. Pernia Marin completed her medical education at Universidad de Carabobo, earning her Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) degree from 2002 to 2008. She furthered her training in Internal Medicine at Hospital 'Dr. Miguel Pérez Carreño' in Caracas, Venezuela, where she completed her residency from 2010 to 2012. Additionally, she studied Geriatrics, Hospice Care, and Palliative Medicine at The George Washington University, achieving the title of Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine Physician from 2020 to 2022.
Previous Work Experience
Prior to her current fellowship, Monica A. Pernia Marin gained diverse clinical experience. She worked as a Pulmonology intern at Respiratory Diseases Hospital Dr. 'Rafael Gonzalez Plaza' in Valencia, Venezuela, from 2008 to 2009. She also served as a Research Volunteer at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital in Washington D.C. from 2016 to 2017. Additionally, she held a position as a part-time professor in the Pathophysiology Department at Universidad de Carabobo in 2009.
Training in Internal Medicine
Monica A. Pernia Marin completed her Internal Medicine residency at Universidad Central de Venezuela, specifically at Hospital 'Dr. Miguel Pérez Carreño,' from 2010 to 2012. This residency provided her with comprehensive training in various aspects of internal medicine, preparing her for her subsequent roles in geriatrics and palliative care.