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Sofia Sarmiento

Sofia Sarmiento

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Researcher at Emory University Hospital Department of Surgery | Certified Medical Interpreter (Spanish)

  • Education

    • International Baccalaureate

      2015 - 2019
      Bilingual diploma with STEM endorsement

    • Emory University

      2019 - 2023
      Bachelor of Science - BS, French Studies - BA Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies

      Activities and Societies: Delta Delta Delta, Phi Delta Epsilon, EduEmory, The Women's Network, Women in STEM, Emory Volunteer Medical Interpreters Dean's List - Fall 2022, Spring 2023

    • Atlanta International School

      2015 - 2019
      High School Diploma 4.2/4.0 GPA

      Activities and Societies: Co-Leader of AIS against Human Trafficking, Captain of Varsity Basketball, Chorus

  • Experience

    • Emory Johns Creek Hospital

      May 2019 - Aug 2019
      Operating Room Shadow

      Observed Bariatric, Orthopaedic, Neuro, and Plastic Surgery, as well as patient interaction.

    • Luna Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and Medical Spa

      Apr 2020 - Aug 2020
      Patient Coordinator

      Greeted and checked-in patients, and collected personal, medical, and health insurance. Scheduled patient appointments, and coordinated physician, esthetician, and masseuse schedules.Used EMR software to manage patient records and files.

    • Emory University Hospital

      May 2021 - now
      Research Technician

      Participated in animal research, focusing on mice as a sepsis model.Performed CLP surgery on live animals and developed technical lab skills.Conducted experiments and collected data through various experimental assays.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certified Medical Interpreter - Spanish (CMI)

      ALTA Language Services, Inc.
      Nov 2019

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Sofia Sarmiento
      Diversity Supplement Recipient National Institutes of Health, National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities Jul 2023 Supplement awarded to undergraduate students with a demonstrated interest in or desire to pursue research training in health-related sciences, to increase diversity in the research workforce by providing training, mentorship, and career development opportunities to individuals who are underrepresented in biomedical, behavioral, clinical, social, and basic sciences research.
    • Awarded to Sofia Sarmiento
      Diversity Supplement Recipient National Institutes of Health, National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities Aug 2020 Supplement awarded to undergraduate students with a demonstrated interest in or desire to pursue research training in health-related sciences, to increase diversity in the research workforce by providing training, mentorship, and career development opportunities to individuals who are underrepresented in biomedical, behavioral, clinical, social, and basic sciences research.
    • Awarded to Sofia Sarmiento
      National Hispanic Scholar College Board 2018 The College Board National Recognition Programs create pathways to college for underrepresented students by awarding them academic honors and connecting them with universities across the country. Students must take the PSAT/NMSQT in the fall of their junior year and score in the top 10% by state, have a 3.5 GPA or higher, and identify as Hispanic American or Latinx.

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Medical Interpreter, Director of Operations

      Issued by Emory Volunteer Medical Interpreters on Sept 2019
      Emory Volunteer Medical InterpretersAssociated with Sofia Sarmiento

    • Member of Philanthropy Committee

      Issued by Delta Delta Delta Sorority on Feb 2020
      Delta Delta Delta SororityAssociated with Sofia Sarmiento

    • Spanish Interpreter for Christmas Kindness Event

      Issued by Peachtree Road United Methodist Church (PRUMC) on Jan 2015
      Peachtree Road United Methodist Church (PRUMC)Associated with Sofia Sarmiento

    • Student of the Year candidate

      Issued by The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society on Jan 2017
      The Leukemia & Lymphoma SocietyAssociated with Sofia Sarmiento