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Samantha Viera

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General information

Hobbies & Interests

  • Cheerleading

Reading

  • Drama
  • Adult Fiction
  • Adventure
  • Young Adult
  • Tragedy
  • Suspense
  • Science Fiction
  • Romance
  • Mystery

I read books multiple times a month.

Bio

I am a first-generation low-income student who hopes to become part of the 2.4% of hispanic women who are doctors. I want to tackle the health inequities and disparities among our community and nation.

Education

Anaheim High

High School

2018 – 2022

Miscellaneous

Desired degree level:
Doctoral degree program (PhD, MD, JD, etc.)
Majors of interest:
Public Health
Medical school interest:
Yes

Career

  • Brand Representative: Assisting customers, stocking shelves, ringing up sales, and recovering stores by folding and organizing clothing

    Apparel & Fashion · Abercrombie & Fitch

    Jan 2021 – Present

  • Provide academic and personal support to students through conference calls and creating presentations on different topics.

    Education · AIME Virtual Mentor

    Jan 2020 – Jan 2021

  • CPR/Basic Life Support Certification: Learned & performed high quality CPR, Chain of Survival, use of AED, effective ventilations, relief of airway obstruction, and team resuscitation.

    American Heart Association

    Jan 2022 – Present

  • Virtually shadowed renowned surgeons and engaged in a variety of webinars hosted by physicians, nurses, ACPs, etc.

    Hospital & Health Care · Lenox Hill Neurosurgery Summer Program

    Jan 2021 – Jan 2021

  • Updated patient charts with clinical measures, preventive screenings, and scanned documents. Shadowed various doctors in the exam room and helped the medical assistants as well as the front office with various tasks like taking vitals.

    Hospital & Health Care · Dao Medical Group Internship

    Jan 2021 – Jan 2021

  • Coordinate and plan the American Heart Challenge at my school site to raise awareness, promote health, educate students, and fundraise for research.

    Hospital & Health Care · American Heart Association Internship

    Jan 2021 – Jan 2021

Miscellaneous

Dream career field:
Public Health
Dream career goals:
Become a doctor
Has nursing license:
No

Future Interests

  • Advocacy
  • Volunteering
  • Philanthropy
  • Entrepreneurship
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