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Sofia Alzugaray Orellana

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Bio

Hi! My name is Sofia, and I'm a Junior at the University of Portland interested in research and on the Pre-Med track, majoring in Biology and minoring in chemistry and psychology.

Education

University of Portland

Bachelor's degree program
2022 - 2026
  • Majors:
    • Biology, General
    • Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
  • Minors:
    • Chemistry
    • Psychology, General

Corvallis High School

High School
2018 - 2022

Miscellaneous

  • Desired degree level:

    Doctoral degree program (PhD, MD, JD, etc.)

  • Graduate schools of interest:

  • Transfer schools of interest:

  • Majors of interest:

    • Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
    • Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology
    • Chemistry
    • Psychology, General
  • Planning to go to medical school

    • Career

    • Dream career field:

      Medicine

    • Dream career goals:

      Physician/ Researcher

    • Organic Chemistry Workshop Leader

      University of Portland
      2024 – Present1 year

    • General Chemistry Lab Teaching Assistant

      University of Portland
      2024 – Present1 year

    Sports

    Volleyball

    Varsity
    2018 – 20224 years

    Awards

    • Honorable mention as DS

    Swimming

    Junior Varsity
    2018 – 20191 year

    Tennis

    Club
    2019 – Present6 years

    Awards

    • 4th place at districts/ state Qualifiers

    Research

    • Molecular Medicine

      University of Portland — Researcher
      2024 – Present

    • Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other

      Oregon Health & Science University — Qualitative Research Study on Health Disparities
      2024 – Present

    • Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology

      Oregon State University — Research Intern
      2021 – 2021

    Public services

    • Advocacy

      Oregon Health & Sciences University — Crumpler Internship Intern
      2023 – 2024

    • Volunteering

      OHSU Visitors & Volunteers - General Medicine Good Night Program — 14C Medical Unit Volunteer
      2023 – Present

    • Volunteering

      OHSU Visitors & Volunteers — 14C General Medicine New Volunteers Trainer
      2024 – Present

    • Volunteering

      Oregon Food Bank — Food Bank Volunteer
      2022 – Present

    Future Interests

    Advocacy

    Volunteering

    Philanthropy