Overview
Work History
Education
Shadowing Experience
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Interests
Timeline
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ELIAS RIVERA

Pre-Medical Student
Lorton

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages

Work History

Volunteer Year of Service

Capuchin Franciscan Volunteer Corps
08.2025 - 07.2026
  • Interpreted for Spanish-speaking patients in a volunteer medical clinic, helping reduce language barriers and improve healthcare access.
  • Led employment support initiatives, including job orientations, resume development, and workforce referrals for underserved community members.
  • Assumed leadership responsibilities as acting Employment Specialist, overseeing client services and program operations during supervisor absences.
  • Connected community members to healthcare, employment, food assistance, and social service resources, supporting holistic community well-being.

Medical Assistant

Dr. Christina Michael
06.2023 - 08.2023
  • Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs, and current complaints using Athenahealth
  • Completed EKGs, Urinalyses, and Strep Tests as necessary
  • Answered telephone calls to offer office information, scheduled appointments, and registered patients.

Shadowing Student

UTHealth
07.2022 - 07.2022
  • Followed Dr. Victor Machicao to observe his daily duties, such as interacting with patients and performing endoscopies.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Neuroscience, Minor in Biochemistry

College of William And Mary
Williamsburg, VA
05-2025

High School Diploma - undefined

South County High School
Lorton, VA
05-2021

Shadowing Experience

UTHealth - Houston, TX | 07/11/2022 - 07/22/2022

Followed Dr. Victor Machicao to observe his daily duties, such as interacting with patients and performing endoscopies.

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

Research Assistant for Dr.Cheryl Dickter Lab | 09/2023 - 05/2025

  • Helped with conducting EEG Studies
  • Poster Presentation in Denver on 02/21/2025

Interests

Reading, Longboarding, Bodybuilding, Rock Climbing

Timeline

Volunteer Year of Service

Capuchin Franciscan Volunteer Corps
08.2025 - 07.2026

Medical Assistant

Dr. Christina Michael
06.2023 - 08.2023

Shadowing Student

UTHealth
07.2022 - 07.2022

High School Diploma - undefined

South County High School

Bachelor of Science - Neuroscience, Minor in Biochemistry

College of William And Mary
ELIAS RIVERAPre-Medical Student