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Judelca Rodriguez

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Bio

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 program
2025 - 2025
  • Majors:
    • Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other

Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine

Doctoral degree program (PhD, MD, JD, etc.)
2025 - 2030
  • Majors:
    • Medicine
  • Planning to go to medical school
  • Career

    • Dream career field:

      • Medicine
    • Dream career goals:

    • Medical Scribe

      LECOM Health Eye Care Center
      2025 – Present1 year

    Research

    • Medicine

      Association of Women Surgeons — Completed focused training in surgical literature analysis, emphasizing landmark studies focused on vascular surgery in women
      2024 – 2025
    • Medicine

      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 – 2022
    • Medicine

      The Hurd Laboratory, Friedman Brain Institute — Studied epigenetic changes in brain regions following exposure to addictive substances
      2013 – 2013

    Public services

    • Advocacy

      AMSNY — AMSNY Scholar
      2023 – Present
    • Volunteering

      Mentorship — Mentor
      2016 – Present
    • Volunteering

      STEM/ Youth Organization Programs — STEM Education Volunteer/ Teaching Assistant
      2016 – Present
    • Volunteering

      Gobble Gobble Give — Community Outreach Volunteer
      2024 – 2024
    • Volunteering

      Bowery Mission Medical Clinic — Volunteer
      2023 – 2025
    • Volunteering

      CUSM Medical Clinic — Medical Clinic Volunteer
      2022 – 2023

    Future Interests

    Advocacy

    Volunteering