Gender
Female
Ethnicity
Hispanic/Latino
Hobbies and interests
Coding And Computer Science
Exercise And Fitness
Travel And Tourism
Foreign Languages
Biomedical Sciences
Biotechnology
Coffee
Medicine
Mental Health
Public Health
Nutrition and Health
Ultimate Frisbee
Advocacy And Activism
Reading
Cultural
Health
History
Social Issues
Science
I read books multiple times per month
Marisela Neff
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FinalistBio
Fourth-year medical school student at the University of Miami passionate about using innovative approaches to promote positive change especially for latinx and underserved populations in medicine. First-generation college grad, daughter of immigrants, and from a low-income background hoping to continue making space for other students like me who are often underrepresented in medicine.
Former QuestBridge National College Match Recipient to Princeton University 2016-2020. Applying to integrated-IR residency in the 2026-2027 residency application cycle.
Education
University of Miami
Doctoral degree program (PhD, MD, JD, etc.)Princeton University
Bachelor's degree programMajors:
- Chemistry
Minors:
- Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other
Career
Dream career field:
Medicine
Dream career goals:
Interventional radiology
Federal Work Study at the Organic Chemistry Lab, Events Coordinator, and Head Mentor for first-generation, low-income students. I held 2-3 work study jobs throughout my undergraduate studies to pay for my personal expenses.
Princeton University2016 – 20204 years
Research
Medicine
University of Miami Miller School of Medicine — Medical student IR Researcher with 20+ conference presentations2023 – Present
Public services
Volunteering
University of Miami Miller School of Medicine — Peer Teacher2024 – PresentVolunteering
IDEA Needle Exchange and Harm Reduction Student-run Clinic — Lead Senior Advisor2023 – Present