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.

• Medical Scribe

  Medicine · LECOM Health Eye Care Center

  Jan 2025 – Present

• Advocacy
• Volunteering

• Completed focused training in surgical literature analysis, emphasizing landmark studies focused on vascular surgery in women

  Association of Women Surgeons · Medicine

  2024 – 2025

  Research topic:

  Landmark Surgical Research Certificate — Vascular Surgery

• 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.

  Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine · Medicine

  2022 – 2022

  Research topic:

  Translational Glycobiology Institute

• Studied epigenetic changes in brain regions following exposure to addictive substances

  The Hurd Laboratory, Friedman Brain Institute · Medicine

  2013 – 2013

  Research topic:

  Epigenetic Changes

• AMSNY Scholar

  Advocacy · AMSNY

  2023 – Present

  Mission:

  Selected for a competitive academic enrichment program recognizing commitment to medicine and healthcare advocacy. Participated in policy discussions and advocacy efforts focused on improving healthcare access and outcomes. Recognized by the New York State Senate for contributions to healthcare advocacy.

• Mentor

  Volunteering · Mentorship

  2016 – Present

  Mission:

  Provided academic and personal mentorship to students from underserved backgrounds, supporting their transition toward higher education and long-term career goals.

• STEM Education Volunteer/ Teaching Assistant

  Volunteering · STEM/ Youth Organization Programs

  2016 – Present

  Mission:

  Taught middle school students scientific concepts through interactive lessons and experiments, helping promote early exposure to science and medicine in underserved communities

• Community Outreach Volunteer

  Volunteering · Gobble Gobble Give

  2024 – 2024

  Mission:

  Helped prepare and distribute over 3,000 meals to individuals and families in need. Worked in a team-focused environment to support large-scale food distribution efforts for underserved communities

• Volunteer

  Volunteering · Bowery Mission Medical Clinic

  2023 – 2025

  Mission:

  Assisted in delivering care to homeless patients by managing clinic flow, supporting medical staff, and helping ensure patients received necessary treatment, including coordinating meals and insulin administration. Provided translation for Spanish-speaking patients.

• Medical Clinic Volunteer

  Volunteering · CUSM Medical Clinic

  2022 – 2023

  Mission:

  Assisted with patient histories, documentation, and care coordination for Spanish-speaking patients in a clinical setting.