Melanie Gonzalez
University of Florida
College of Medicine
M.D. Candidate​
Class of 2028
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UF Medical Honors Program
B.S in Biology and Psychology
About Melanie
With a passion for neurobiology and psychology, I have decided to double major in these interdisciplinary fields. My main career aspiration is to become a physician and specialize in the beautiful realm of neurology. As a first generation Hispanic student, I aim to address health disparities in my current community service and future professional practice. I envision an exciting future in medicine, research, and public health.
Education
Undergraduate Experience
2024 - 2028
University of Florida College of Medicine Gainesville, FL
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) Candidate
Class of 2028
Fall 2021 - Spring 2024
University of Florida – Gainesville, FL ; Class of 2025
Bachelor of Science: Biology (Pre - Professional) & Psychology (Behavioral and Cognitive Neuroscience track)
GPA: 4.00
Fall 2020 - Spring 2021
Miami Dade College – Miami, FL ; Class of 2021
Associate of Arts (Dual Enrollment)
Graduated with Highest Honors
GPA: 4.00
Leadership
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UF Medical Honors Program Ambassador
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URSP Student Advisory Board Mentorship Committee Director
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URSP Peer Mentor
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Undergraduate Teaching Assistant
Physician Shadowing
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Johns Hopkins Hospital and Johns Hopkins Bayview Hospital MICU
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University of Maryland Epilepsy Center
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UF Fixel Institute
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Quality Neurology
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UF Medi-Gators Virtual Shadowing Program
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Virtual Pre-Health Shadowing
Internships
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Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Summer Internship Program
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UF Summer Health Professions Education Program (SHPEP)
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MIT Biogen Biotech in Action
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Simply Neuroscience Cerebral Cortex Camp
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FIU Summer Research Internship
2017 - 2021
Terra Environmental Research Institute Miami, FL
Class of 2021 Valedictorian
High School Diploma
GPA: 4.00
Community Service
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UF Mobile Outreach Clinic Care Coordinator
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North Florida Hospital volunteer
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Upchieve tutor
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High School Advisors Program
Skills & Languages
Leadership
Communication
Organization
Team Work
Critical Thinking
Time Management
Professionalism
English
Spanish
Awards & Honors
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UF University Scholars Program (2024-2025)
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​UF Medical Honors Program (2023-2024)
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Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society (2022-2023)
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UF Summer Health Professions Education Program (2022)
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UF President's Honor Roll (Spring 2022, Fall 2022, Spring 2023, Fall 2023, Spring 2024)
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UF Dean's List (Fall 2021, Spring 2022, Fall 2022, Spring 2023, Fall 2023, Spring 2024)
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UF Undergraduate Research Scholars Program (2021)
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UF University Honors Program (2021)
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FIU Summer Research Internship First Place Presentation (2020)
Scholarships
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UF O. Ruth McQuown Scholarship (2024)
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UF Thomas J. Coady Memorial Scholarship (2024)
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​Carolyn Kelly Memorial Education Fund Scholarship (2023 & 2024)
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Pizza Hut Foundation Foundation Scholarship (2023)
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UF Colonel Glenn A. Farris Scholarship (2023)
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UF Student Support Services Scholarship (2023)
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UF Carol B. Currier Scholarship (2022 & 2023)
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UF Presidential Scholarship Recipient (2021)
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Hispanic Scholarship Fund Scholar (2021 & 2022)
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Make Sense Foundation Scholarship Recipient (2021)
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Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Semi-Finalist (2021)