Sophia Alfinito
Chester Springs,PA
Summary
Osteopathic medical student with demonstrated leadership in clinical settings, team coordination, and community engagement. Proven ability to manage complex workflows, support diverse patient populations, and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing personal and professional growth.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
St. Matt's Free Clinic Liaison
St. Matt's Free Clinic
Spartanburg, SC
03.2026 - Current
- Coordinated volunteer workflow by assigning team members to incoming patients, ensuring efficient and timely care delivery.
- Managed patient check-in processes, maintaining accurate records and optimizing front-desk operations.
- Provided real-time interpretation for patients in their preferred language, improving communication and quality of care.
- Oversaw daily clinic operations, proactively resolving issues to maintain smooth and effective service flow.
Student Researcher
Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine
Spartanburg, SC
10.2025 - Current
- Cultured and maintained mammary epithelial cell lines under controlled laboratory conditions to ensure experimental consistency.
- Prepared and administered drug treatments to designated experimental groups under controlled in vitro conditions.
- Recorded cellular morphology at defined time points to evaluate phenotypic changes associated with tumorigenesis.
- Cryopreserved treated cell samples for downstream DNA, RNA, and protein extraction.
Student Volunteer
South Carolina School for the Deaf and Blind
Spartanburg, SC
10.2025 - Current
- Positively impacted the lives of students by supporting staff and engaging directly with students to create a safe, encouraging, and inclusive environment.
- Communicated with students using American Sign Language (ASL), promoting inclusion and meaningful connection.
- Assisted with evening care routines, including helping ensure students ate dinner and followed established schedules.
Patient Care Technician
UPMC Passavant Hospital
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
12.2023 - 05.2025
- Recorded and reported vital signs to assist medical staff in monitoring patient conditions.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients, families, staff members.
- Performed EKGs, phlebotomy, and other laboratory tests as directed by physician or RN.
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing, and exercising.
Research Assistant
UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA
12.2022 - 05.2025
- Conducted qualitative research on implementing a collaborative care model in schools to improve the management of Type 1 Diabetes in children.
- Interviewed school nurses and utilized a structured coding template to identify key themes and insights for a research publication.
- Contributed to a project selected for presentation at the American Diabetes Association (ADA) Conference in June 2024.
Teaching Assistant
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
09.2021 - 04.2024
- Helped students master learning concepts through one-on-one and small group tutoring.
- Prepared lesson materials and visual aids to reinforce lesson concepts.
- Monitored students throughout the duration of the class tests.
UPMC Volunteer
UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
11.2022 - 11.2023
- Followed all safety guidelines while transporting patients in a wheelchair or by hand.
- Greeted patients and assisted them with directions.
- Passed out meals for cancer patients.
- Provided patients with complimentary gifts from a mobile cart, ensuring a positive, and welcoming experience.
Education
D.O. - Osteopathic Medicine
Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine
Spartanburg, SC05-2029
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA04-2024
Skills
- Communication skills
- Critical thinking
- Organization
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Trilingual
Accomplishments
- Co-author of “Barriers and facilitators to implementation of school-partnered collaborative type 1 diabetes interventions: A qualitative comparative analysis with school nurses to guide implementation.,” published in Pediatric Diabetes in 2026.
Certification
Basic Life Support
Languages
Spanish
Professional
American Sign Language
Professional
Timeline
St. Matt's Free Clinic Liaison
St. Matt's Free Clinic
03.2026 - Current
Student Researcher
Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine
10.2025 - Current
Student Volunteer
South Carolina School for the Deaf and Blind
10.2025 - Current
Patient Care Technician
UPMC Passavant Hospital
12.2023 - 05.2025
Research Assistant
UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
12.2022 - 05.2025
UPMC Volunteer
UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
11.2022 - 11.2023
Teaching Assistant
University of Pittsburgh
09.2021 - 04.2024
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
University of Pittsburgh
D.O. - Osteopathic Medicine
Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine