Hobbies and interests
Tennis
Volleyball
Research
Volunteering
Reading
Academic
Literary Fiction
Adventure
Science
I read books multiple times per month
Sofia Alzugaray Orellana
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WinnerSofia Alzugaray Orellana
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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 programMajors:
- Biology, General
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
Minors:
- Chemistry
- Psychology, General
Corvallis High School
High SchoolMiscellaneous
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
Career
Dream career field:
Medicine
Dream career goals:
Physician/ Researcher
Organic Chemistry Workshop Leader
University of Portland2024 – Present10 monthsGeneral Chemistry Lab Teaching Assistant
University of Portland2024 – Present10 months
Sports
Volleyball
Varsity2018 – 20224 years
Awards
- Honorable mention as DS
Swimming
Junior Varsity2018 – 20191 year
Tennis
Club2019 – Present5 years
Awards
- 4th place at districts/ state Qualifiers
Research
Molecular Medicine
University of Portland — Cancer Treatment Drugs Researcher2024 – PresentHealth Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
Oregon Health & Science University — Qualitative Research Study on Health Disparities2024 – PresentBiochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology
Oregon State University — Research Intern2021 – 2021
Public services
Advocacy
Oregon Health & Sciences University — Crumpler Internship Intern2023 – 2024Volunteering
OHSU Visitors & Volunteers - General Medicine Good Night Program — 14C Medical Unit Volunteer2023 – PresentVolunteering
OHSU Visitors & Volunteers — 14C General Medicine New Volunteers Trainer2024 – PresentVolunteering
Oregon Food Bank — Food Bank Volunteer2022 – Present