Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
LANGUAGES
Awards
Hobbies and Interests
Timeline
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Daniel E. Alvarado

Sunnyvale,CA

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Undergraduate Researcher

UCSF Department of Orthopedic Surgery
01.2025 - Current
  • I am currently studying professional soccer players (european football) from the top five leagues in Europe who have suffered at least one ACL tear in their careers within the last five years.
  • Skills used: data collection, communication, analyzing results.

PHYSICIAN SHADOW

San Mateo Orthopedic Group
04.2024 - 05.2024
  • Researched unfamiliar medical terminology, conditions, and procedures independently to deepen knowledge.
  • Gained understanding of importance of patient history, empathy, and bedside manner in healthcare.
  • Witnessed physician communication skills in delivering diagnoses and treatment plans with sensitivity.
  • Observed physician-patient interactions in order to gain insight into how a doctor interacts with his and her patients.
  • Actively asked questions and participated in discussions to enhance understanding of medical concepts.
  • Delivered initial summary of patients' medical history and current illnesses to surgeon.
  • Witnessed diverse medical conditions, diagnostic approaches, and treatment plans for broad patient population.

CLINICAL SHADOWER

Valley Specialty Center
01.2024 - 05.2024
  • Maintained patient confidentiality while managing sensitive information.
  • Demonstrated comprehensive knowledge of medical terminology and clinical procedures.
  • Provided compassionate care to patients in a clinical setting, ensuring patient safety and comfort.
  • Actively sought feedback from physicians on best practices for shadowing.
  • Developed strong communication skills with both healthcare professionals and patients.
  • Observed physician-patient interactions to gain insight into the practice of medicine.

PATIENT ESCORT

Santa Clara Valley Medical Center
12.2023 - 01.2024
  • Ensured that all safety protocols were followed during escorting duties.
  • Transported patients to and from medical appointments and procedures safely and efficiently.
  • Provided physical support to patients in daily living activities.
  • Demonstrated excellent communication skills when interacting with both staff members and patients.
  • Provided compassionate care to patients during times of distress or pain.
  • Bridged gap between English and Spanish speaking patients and visitors.

Physics Tutor

San Jose City College
08.2023 - 01.2024
  • I assisted undergraduate students in the first semester of college-level physics.

SPORTS MEDICINE INTERN

Homestead HS
08.2018 - 12.2019
  • Applied basic first aid, taped injured joints, and operated electrical stimulation equipment.
  • Taught athletes proper stretching and strength-training techniques, focusing on various muscle groups.
  • Learned how to communicate with and relate to others within the scope of a team community.

Education

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Nutritional Sciences - Physiology and Metabolism

University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, CA
06.2026

Some College (No Degree) - Public Health

West Valley College
Saratoga, CA

Some College (No Degree) - Public Health

Evergreen Valley College
Evergreen, CA

Public Health

San Jose City College
San Jose, CA

Some College (No Degree) - Health and Human Sciences

Loyola Marymount University
Los Angeles, CA

Some College (No Degree) - Public Health

Foothill College
Los Altos, CA

Skills

  • Cross-cultural competency
  • Reliability
  • Problem-Solving
  • Healthcare Systems Knowledge
  • Ethics and Professionalism
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Excellent Communication
  • Analytical Skills
  • Self-motivation and discipline

Certification

  • Basic Life Support - CPR

LANGUAGES

English Native
Spanish Native
German Conversational

Awards

  • Scholar Athlete Award - Soccer 2017, 2018
  • Scholar Athlete Award - Track and Field 2018, 2019
  • Athletic Award - Lettering in Varsity Soccer as Freshman 2017
  • Green and White Award - Academic Award of Outstanding Work Ethic 2021
  • Green and White Award Frida Kahlo - Exceptional Talent in Spanish Language 2017
  • Arrupe Scholarship - 2021

Hobbies and Interests

  • I thoroughly enjoy playing and watching soccer, discovering interesting movies, and learning about new cultures.

Timeline

Undergraduate Researcher

UCSF Department of Orthopedic Surgery
01.2025 - Current

PHYSICIAN SHADOW

San Mateo Orthopedic Group
04.2024 - 05.2024

CLINICAL SHADOWER

Valley Specialty Center
01.2024 - 05.2024

PATIENT ESCORT

Santa Clara Valley Medical Center
12.2023 - 01.2024

Physics Tutor

San Jose City College
08.2023 - 01.2024

SPORTS MEDICINE INTERN

Homestead HS
08.2018 - 12.2019

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Nutritional Sciences - Physiology and Metabolism

University of California, Berkeley

Some College (No Degree) - Public Health

West Valley College

Some College (No Degree) - Public Health

Evergreen Valley College

Public Health

San Jose City College

Some College (No Degree) - Health and Human Sciences

Loyola Marymount University

Some College (No Degree) - Public Health

Foothill College
Daniel E. Alvarado