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Mark Flores

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Hobbies & Interests

  • Cooking
  • Hiking And Backpacking
  • Running
  • Piano
  • Fishing
  • Travel And Tourism
  • Spanish
  • English
  • Rock Climbing
  • Public Health
  • STEM
  • Exercise And Fitness
  • Health Sciences
  • Medicine
  • Wrestling

Reading

  • Politics
  • Adventure
  • Action
  • Biography
  • Business

I read books daily.

Bio

I am a first generation college graduate from the University of California San Diego and received my Bachelors of Science degree in Psychology/Pre-Medicine. This Fall 2021, I will be starting graduate school at the Brown University School of Public Health and working towards a Masters of Public Health in Health Services. My long-term goal is to work in healthcare administration alongside healthcare professionals and community members towards eliminating health disparities among the medically underserved populations.

Education

Brown University

Master's degree program

2021 – 2023

Majors:
  • Public Health

University of California-San Diego

Bachelor's degree program

2007 – 2013

Majors:
  • Psychology, General

Miscellaneous

Desired degree level:
Master's degree program
Graduate schools of interest:
Brown University
Majors of interest:
Public Health

Career

  • UniversityLink Medical Science Program Participant at UC San Diego School of Medicine

    Hospital & Health Care · UC San Diego School of Medicine - This program is an initiative designed to assist and support individuals from economically and educationally disadvantaged, underrepresented backgrounds through the educational pipeline.

    Jan 2011 – Jan 2011

  • UniversityLink Medical Science Program Peer Counselor at UC San Diego School of Medicine

    Hospital & Health Care · UC San Diego School of Medicine - Promoted the participation of students in behavioral and health disparities research, disease prevention, and intervention of culturally appropriate information on health issues that affect underserved populations.

    Jan 2012 – Jan 2012

  • Family Medicine & Pediatric Medical Scribe

    Hospital & Health Care · Neighborhood Healthcare Community Clinic - Specialize in medical data entry into EMR systems and in instituting efficient workflow process, thus increasing the medical provider's capacity to provide direct patient care.

    Jan 2016 – Jan 2017

  • Pediatric Otolaryngology & Gastroenterology Medical Scribe

    Hospital & Health Care · Rady Children's Hospital - Specialize in medical data entry into EMR systems and in instituting efficient workflow process, thus increasing the medical provider's capacity to provide direct patient care.

    Jan 2018 – Present

  • San Diego State University Summer Bridge Program Participant

    Hospital & Health Care · San Diego State University Summer Bridge Program - This program is designed to recruit, mentor, and support community college students who are from economically and educationally disadvantaged backgrounds.

    Jan 2010 – Jan 2010

Miscellaneous

Dream career field:
Hospital & Health Care
Dream career goals:
Healthcare Administration
Has nursing license:
No

Future Interests

  • Advocacy
  • Volunteering
  • Philanthropy
Bervell Health Equity Scholarship
Growing up in a lower socioeconomic neighborhood, my family and I experienced first-hand many of the conditions that contribute to health disparities and social determinants of health such as poverty, place, and education. For example, I attended educationally disadvantaged schools that lacked the necessary resources needed to ensure a positive educational trajectory and there was a high accessibility to drugs and gang violence in my community. Thus, it is not surprising that we have endured a disproportionate amount of physical and mental health illnesses. For example, in 2008, my grandfather, a non-smoking migrant farm worker, died of a cancerous lung tumor. Furthermore, many of my family members and I have experienced significant barriers to accessing health care such as insurance and language barriers. As such, seeking medical health attention as a child was not a viable option. However, being raised in a low-socioeconomic community provided me the opportunity to not only better understand the importance of receiving medical attention for the medically underserved, but how crucial it is to have a comprehensive understanding of community medicine and an efficient healthcare operation in order to address these disparities properly. My volunteer work through Healing Hearts Across Borders and Scripps Mercy Hospital provided me the opportunity to not only apply my skills as a Spanish medical interpreter, but through gaining an early introduction of the healthcare community among medically underserved patients. The patients I worked with had severe chronic health care issues such as diabetes, high blood pressure, and other health complications because there was no emphasis on primary health care and prevention in their community. Furthermore, these disparities are a consequence of the contextual and social barriers that prevent many medically underserved patients from accessing health care. Moreover, my volunteer experience gave me the opportunity to further understand the importance of having the proper and adequate health care goals and initiatives in place to combat these chronic health issues. In conclusion, my disadvantaged upbringing will be used as a strength, particularly as it relates to pursuing my long-term goal of eliminating health disparities amongst the most medically disadvantaged and vulnerable communities through Brown University. My upbringing and hardships will enable me to apply the proper cultural methodologies in providing high quality patient-centered care to the underserved communities and minority populations. Thus, my unique upbringing and personal experiences significantly relate to the person I am, my educational goals, and have culminated to an avid interest in my pursuit to work towards eliminating health disparities among the medically underserved communities. In summary, it would be an honor to be awarded the Bevell Health Equity Scholarship this application cycle. Given my short and long-term professional goals, background, and life experiences, I am highly dedicated to and passionate about providing a high-quality health care approach to the medically underserved populations and healthcare organizations of our nation.
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