Sophia P. Hernandez Ferrer
Aguadilla
Summary
Motivated medical student seeking continued clinical exposure and training in women’s healthcare, with particular interest in community-based medicine and patient-centered interventions, aiming to develop skills that support future specialization in OB-GYN.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Medical Brigades
Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara (UAG)
01.2025 - Current
- - Collaborated with physicians in underserved communities across Guadalajara.
- - Skills include vital signs measurement, patient intake, intramuscular antibiotic injections, and specimen handling.
- - Performed first pap smear under physician supervision.
- - Developed hands-on clinical proficiency and patient communication skills.
Shadowing — Dermatology
Dr. Abelardo Galindo
- 03.2025
- - Observed dermatological consultations, lesion assessments, biopsies, and treatment planning.
- - Gained specialty exposure and clinical insight into procedural dermatology.
Education
Doctor of Medicine (MD) -
Universidad Autónoma De Guadalajara (UAG)
12-2028
Post-Baccalaureate Program - Molecular Biology
City College of New York (CCNY)
08-2024
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Puerto Rico – Mayagüez (UPRM)
06-2022
Skills
- - Vital signs assessment
- - Pap smears (supervised)
- - Intramuscular antibiotic injections
- - Patient interviewing & triage
- - Sample handling
- - DNA extraction, PCR, sequencing analysis
- - R Statistical Software
- - Microsoft Office Suite
Affiliations
- OB-GYN Interest Group — Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara
- Member: January 2025 – Present | Board Role: Third-Semester Representative (2025–2026)
- - Active participation in specialty workshops, professional development, and academic events.
- - Elected as cohort representative to coordinate activities and expand clinical exposure opportunities.
- MedLife — UPRM Chapter
- - Participated in multiple community-based service activities and health initiatives.
- - Engaged in projects serving underserved populations in Mayagüez and internationally.
- National Biology Honor Society — UPRM
- Biology Students Association — UPRM
Languages
Fluent in English & Spanish
Timeline
Medical Brigades
Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara (UAG)
01.2025 - Current
Shadowing — Dermatology
Dr. Abelardo Galindo
- 03.2025
Doctor of Medicine (MD) -
Universidad Autónoma De Guadalajara (UAG)
Post-Baccalaureate Program - Molecular Biology
City College of New York (CCNY)
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Puerto Rico – Mayagüez (UPRM)
Research Experience
Genetic Diversity of Bird Species in Isolated Forest Communities of the Atlantic Rainforest, City College of New York, 2023–2024, - DNA extraction, PCR, sequencing analysis, and ecological dataset processing., - Abstract: P556 – 3rd Joint Congress on Evolutionary Biology (2024), - Primary Author: Rilquer Mascarenhas | Co-author: Sophia P. Hernandez Ferrer, Organization for Tropical Studies (OTS) — LSAMP REU Program, Summer 2021, - Hybrid field and analytical research experience., - Developed skills in statistical coding (R), scientific writing, and ecological methodology.
Volunteer & Community Service Experience
- Community Medical Clinics, Cusco, Peru, - Assisted physicians during pop-up clinics serving rural communities., - Engaged in patient triage, intake, education, and support in clinical procedures.
- COVID-19 Community Response, Puerto Rico, - Assisted in data collection and testing support during pandemic response efforts.
References
Available upon request.