
Hobbies and interests
Hiking And Backpacking
Painting and Studio Art
Reading
Science Fiction
I read books multiple times per week
US CITIZENSHIP
US Citizen
LOW INCOME STUDENT
Yes
FIRST GENERATION STUDENT
Yes
Judelca Rodriguez
1x
Finalist
Judelca Rodriguez
1x
FinalistBio
I am a first-generation student pursuing a career in medicine while balancing academic achievement, clinical work, and community service. Throughout my journey, I have consistently taken on multiple responsibilities to support both my professional goals and my family.
I have worked as a medical scribe in high-volume clinical settings, including during the COVID-19 pandemic, where I served as the primary Spanish-speaking bridge between physicians and patients. This role required me to manage fast-paced patient care while ensuring effective communication for underserved populations.
In addition to my work experience, I have remained deeply committed to service. I have volunteered in medical clinics, worked with underserved communities, mentored students, and participated in outreach programs providing care and education to disadvantaged populations.
Outside of my academic and professional responsibilities, I have taken on significant personal responsibilities within my family, often serving as the primary advocate in healthcare settings due to language barriers. These experiences have strengthened my resilience, time management, and commitment to pursuing a career dedicated to patient advocacy and equitable care.
As I continue my medical training, I remain committed to balancing these responsibilities while working toward becoming a physician who serves and uplifts underserved communities.
Education
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
Master's degree programMajors:
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
Doctoral degree program (PhD, MD, JD, etc.)Majors:
- Medicine
Career
Dream career field:
- Medicine
Dream career goals:
Medical Scribe
LECOM Health Eye Care Center2025 – Present1 year
Research
Medicine
Association of Women Surgeons — Completed focused training in surgical literature analysis, emphasizing landmark studies focused on vascular surgery in women2024 – 2025Medicine
Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine — Studied the clinical role of glycobiology on ovarian cancer progression to develop a novel method to target glycoprotein receptors with cancer-specific glycans for degradation to analyze changes in signaling outcomes.2022 – 2022Medicine
The Hurd Laboratory, Friedman Brain Institute — Studied epigenetic changes in brain regions following exposure to addictive substances2013 – 2013
Public services
Advocacy
AMSNY — AMSNY Scholar2023 – PresentVolunteering
Mentorship — Mentor2016 – PresentVolunteering
STEM/ Youth Organization Programs — STEM Education Volunteer/ Teaching Assistant2016 – PresentVolunteering
Gobble Gobble Give — Community Outreach Volunteer2024 – 2024Volunteering
Bowery Mission Medical Clinic — Volunteer2023 – 2025Volunteering
CUSM Medical Clinic — Medical Clinic Volunteer2022 – 2023