About Us
Clínicas Padre Venard
A Student-Run Free Clinic Serving the Homeless Community of Old San Juan
Founded in collaboration with local healthcare professionals and student volunteers, Clínicas Padre Venard is a student-run free clinic operating under the culture of service, dignity, and respect. We focus on the homeless population of Old San Juan, offering primary care, specialty services, and free meals to foster health and well-being in our community.
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Our Mission
To provide accessible, compassionate healthcare to the homeless community through student and physician collaboration.
Our Vision
To empower underserved populations by addressing health disparities with innovative, sustainable, and patient-centered care.
Our Thoughts
Frequently Asked Questions
How to become a member?
  1. Attend the 2025 orientation session for new volunteers.
  1. Sign up through the class chat—forms are sent out about two weeks before each clinic.
How can I submit ideas or suggest events for Clínicas Padre Venard?
Email us at [email protected] or message us on Instagram.
How can I become a member of the board?
The board is an integral part of the organization, they become the leaders within the teams to allow the clinics to be successful. A new member of the board is selected by the previous members, the criteria are based on their work ethic, dedication to the clinics and the community as a whole.
Upcoming Events
Gastroenterology Clinic
Date: May 3, 2025 8 AM-11 AM
Location: Hogar Padre Venard, 305 C. de San Francisco, San Juan, 00901
Cardiology Clinic
Date: May 10, 2025 9 AM-12 PM
Location: Hogar Padre Venard, 305 C. de San Francisco, San Juan, 00901
Past Events
Our Leadership Team
Dr. Eric González
Faculty Mentor
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Carolina Ganan Mejia
President
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Antonio Morales
Vice-President
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Andrea N. Fábregas Román
Vice-President and Research Director
Gonzalo F. Del Rio Montesinos
Priamo Pichardo Gonzalez
Clinic Advisor
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Alondra Soto Gonzalez
Student Advisor
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Naishaliz N. Lorenzo
Secretary
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Eduardo Pérez Delgado
Treasurer and Research Director
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Laura Santiago Rodríguez
Treasurer
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Arianna C. López Pérez
Research Director
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Eduardo Quinones
Activity and Fundraiser Director
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Rebecca Lebron de la Rosa
Activity and Fundraiser Director
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Marcel Grau Rodríguez
Clinic Coordinator
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Sebastian Hernandez
Clinic Coordinator
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Diego López Soto
Clinic Coordinator
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Gabriela Moreno
Clinic Coordinator
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Iranis Hernandez
Social Media Director
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Christian Román Acevedo
Clinic Stock Director
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Andrès Asencion
Community Outreach Director
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Maria Alejandra Cruz
Community Outreach Director
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Andrea Ortiz Echevarría
Community Outreach Director
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Fabian Mercardo Nieves
Medical Records Director
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Arantxa Martinez
Medical Records Director
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Ana Paula Torres Cumba
MS4 Representative
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Ian Olmeda
MS3 Representative
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Alejandra M. González Piñeiro
MS2 Representative
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Alejandro Escalante
Stock Director and MS1 Representative
Camila Delgado
Community Outreach and Social Media Director
Our Affiliates
Partnering with leading organizations to advance community-based medicine and education.
Contact Us
Universidad Central del Caribe Ave. Laurel, Santa Juanita, Bayamon, Puerto Rico, 00956
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