Gabriella T. Gonzales is a medical student at The Ohio State University College of Medicine pursuing a Doctor of Medicine degree. She anticipates graduating in May 2019. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Science Pre-Professional from the University of Notre Dame, graduating magna cum laude in 2015. During medical school, she has engaged in clinical experiences, research, and extracurricular activities focused on community service and leadership.

1. Gabriella T. Gonzales
1489 Michigan Ave, Columbus, OH 43201  (574) 367-1953  gabriella.gonzales@osumc.edu
EDUCATION
The Ohio State University College ofMedicine Columbus, Ohio
Doctor of Medicine; Degree anticipated May 2019
University ofNotre Dame Notre Dame,IN
Bachelorsof Science, Science Pre-Professional, Magna CumLaude
Theology minor; graduated May 2015
HONORS
The Ohio State College of Medicine Speck Family Scholarship and Schmidlapp Scholarship (Fall 2015) Phi Beta Kappa
(Spring 2015), Notre Dame Student Athlete 4.0 Club (Spring 2012-2015), Dean’s List (Spring 2012-2015), University of
Notre Dame Provost Scholar (2011-2015), Notre Dame Club of Cincinnati Scholarship (Fall 2011-2015), Hispanic
College Fund Scholarship (Fall 2011-2015), Delta Scholarship Fund Jerry Grinstein Leadership Scholarship (Fall 2011-
2015), University of Notre Dame Center for Health Sciences Lawrence H. Baldinger Award (Spring 2015)
NCAA ATHLETICS 2011-2015
Leadership
 Four Year Member of the Varsity Notre Dame Cross Country and Track Team
 2011, 2012, 2013 NCAA Cross Country Academic All-Conference Honors, 2011 All Region Honors, 2011, 2012,
2013 National Cross Country Meet Participant
 University of Notre Dame Monogram Club Member
 2012 NCAA Regional Track Qualifier
 Selected to promote Notre Dame for potential student athletes in terms of recruiting
Character
 Successfully managed three hours of daily practice with academics and service throughout the year
 Established positive work ethic and team camaraderie in order to reach ultimate team goals
 Along with my teammates,generated the most community service hours and obtained the highest team GPA of all
Notre Dame sports teams
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Centers for Disease Control/National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Cincinnati, OH Summer 2016
 Conducted research in the Division of Surveillance under the direction of Dr. Sara Luckhaupt
 Investigated the prevalence and work-relatedness of low back pain in the US working population
 Collaborated with various physicians and scientists to draft a manuscript to be submitted to the Journal of the
American Medical Association
 Explored various other divisions in CDC/NIOSH including the Education and Information Division Risk
Evaluation Branch and Division of Surveillance, Hazard Evaluation and Technical Assistance Branch
Case Western Reserve Heart, Lung, and Blood Research Program, Cleveland, OH Summer 2014
 Conducted Research in the Oncology/Hematology Department at Case Western Reserve MedicalSchool under
Principle Investigator Dr. Stan Gerson
 Experimented with the DNA Mismatch Repair Proteins MLH1 and MSH2
 Learned various techniques such as aliquoting, cell culturing, and performing colony forming unit assays
 Contributed to weekly lab meeting discussions as well as presented my work at one meeting
 Presented a poster at the end of the eight week internship documenting my findings
University ofNotre Dame Memory Lab, Notre Dame,IN Spring 2013-2015
 Conducted research in the memory lab of the psychology department at Notre Dame
 Recruited participants to take a series of tests, leading my colleagues and me to make associations between
exercise and memory
 Contributed to weekly lab meetings where my study as well as other studies conducted through the memory lab
were discussed
WORK EXPERIENCE
Nanny Summer 2015
 Cared for two young children, one with Asperger’s Syndrome, during the summer months

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 Prepared meals,engaged in organized play, and monitored their activity during the day while their parents worked
University ofNotre Dame Building Manager, Notre Dame,IN Fall 2012-2015
 Monitored the Colemon Morse Student Center on Saturday and Sunday nights
 Executed security protocol before locking the building
University ofNotre Dame Academic Services for Student Athletes Tutor, Notre Dame,IN Fall 2012-2015
 Tutored in Organic Chemistry, Physics, Spanish, Biology, and General Chemistry
 Expected to respect my students and provide them with the necessary help they need to be successful
 Entrusted with the responsibility of maintaining the confidentiality of our tutor-student relationship
Auntie Anne’s Pretzels Sales Associate, Florence,KY Summer 2012, Winter 2013
 Greeted customers as they arrived and took food orders
 Prepared food in a timely manner and guaranteed that all needs were met regarding food orders
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
Physician’s Free Clinic August 2015-present
 Assisted physicians and nurses when necessary as well as accompanied physicians during patient consultations
Riverside Community Medicine,Columbus, OH August 2015-present
 Assisted physicians during clinical visits in the various specialties included in the clinic
 Took the patients’ vital signs, history of present illness, past medical history, family history, and psychosocial
history
Volunteers in Medicine ofHilton Head Summer Intern, Hilton Head,SC Summer 2013
 Translated for Spanish speaking patients, assisted nurses with triaging patients, and filed medical records
 Shadowed physicians in various specialties and assisted during a lypoma removal
River Downs Free Clinic,Cincinnati, OH Summer 2012
 Translated for Spanish speaking race track workers during clinical visits
 Shadowed physicians on a weekly basis and gained an understanding of common medical terms/procedures
Santamaria Free Health Clinic ofPrice Hill,Cincinnati, OH Summer 2012
 Translated for impoverished Spanish speaking patients during clinical visits
 Shadowed physicians on a weekly basis and gained an understanding of common medical terms/procedures
St. Elizabeth Family Practice Center,Edgewood, KY Summer 2012
 Accompanied physicians to clinics and patient consultations
 Witnessed procedures such as acupuncture, skin growth removals, and abscess drainage
Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Shadowing, Cincinnati, OH Summer 2011, 2012
 Shadowed Neurologist Dr. Donald Gilbert in his research of Tourette’s Syndrome and ADHD through the use of
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
 Shadowed Hematologist/Oncologist Dr. Lars Wagner during daily rounds in the hospital ward, clinical visits, and
weekly review conferences
 Shadowed Plastic Surgeon Dr. Christopher Gordon during repair of a misaligned jaw as well as the reconstruction
of a hand
 Shadowed Nephrologist Dr. John Bissler during clinical visit
 Shadowed Interventional Radiologist Dr. John Racadio’s performance of minimally invasive surgeries including
tumor embolizations
 Shadowed Dr. Richard Ruddy during clinical visits in the emergency department
 Shadowed Pathologist Dr. PaulSteele and conducted research on cells infected with malaria through the use of
PCR,gel electrophoresis, and microscopic observations
Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Summer Internship in Neurosurgery, Cincinnati, OH Summer 2011
 Shadowed Neurosurgeon Dr. Todd Maugans for eight weeks
 Observed weekly surgeries including Craniotomies, Shunt Installations, and Chiari II Decompressions
 Interacted with patients during clinical visits
 Collaborated with Dr. Maugans in producing a manuscript draft documenting a Chiari I Malformation case
EXTRACURICULAR ACTIVITIES

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American Medical Association Fall 2015-present
I currently serve on The Ohio State College of Medicine’s American Medical Association Chapter’s Executive board.
I am the Blood Drive coordinator. I contribute to monthly board meetings and collaborate with my fellow board
members on ways to bring policy and the ideals of the AMA to The Ohio State College of Medicine student body. I
also attended the 2016 American Medical Association National Conference in Chicago, Ill.
Beginner Ultrasound Training Fall 2015-Spring 2016
This program is provided to all Ohio State College of Medicine medical students in any stage in their medical
training. These monthly classes were run by students as well as physicians certified in the practice of ultrasound. At
the end of the program I completed a certification exam and was officially ultrasound certified.
Wexner Medical Center Catholic Ministry Fall 2015-present
I deliver Holy Communion on a bimonthly basis to patients at the Wexner Medical Center.
Women in Medicine Mentoring Program Columbus, OH Fall 2015-present
As a member of Women in Medicine, I am participating in the college student mentoring program. I have been
assigned three young women who are interested in pursuing a career in medicine. I serve as a resource for them,
providing them with advice as well as guidance along their journey to pursue their interests in medicine.
Humanism in Medicine Spring 2016-present
The Humanism in Medicine Program at Ohio State focuses on ways to continue to create a more humanistic
environment in which to care for patients. One effort undertaken by the program is to also care for medical students. I
was on the mentorship committee. I was responsible for pairing first and second year medical students and fostering a
relationship between the classes to continue throughout the remainder of our medical training.
Community Health Project-St. Stephen’s Community House Columbus, OH Summer 2016
During the summer prior to my second year of medical school, four classmates and I partnered with St. Stephen’s
Community House in the Linden area. We recognized the high infant mortality rate in the Linden area in particular
and decided to offer five classes at St. Stephen’s, teaching young mothers in importance of proper child care. We
offered five classes throughout the summer taught by physicians and experts in the field of child care.
Boys and Girls Club of America South Bend, IN Fall 2011-2015
The Boys and Girls Club is an after-school mentoring program which offers children a safe place to learn, grow, and
have fun. On a weekly basis, I visit La Salle Elementary and work with children who come from less fortunate homes
and culturally diverse backgrounds.
Notre Dame Christian Athletes Notre Dame,IN Fall 2011-2015
Weekly meetings consist of discussions about our faith as well as our experiences as athletes. We service the
community through the Irish Experience League where we invite children from disadvantaged areas in the South
Bend Community to Notre Dame for fun sports and other activities.
Interfaith Hospitality Network Gift Wrapping Florence, KY Winter 2009-present
Through the Interfaith Hospitality Network, volunteers from various faith backgrounds unite to raise money for the
homeless by doing community service. The week before Christmas each year,I wrap presents at the Florence Mall in
order to raise money for the network.
University ofNotre Dame Urban Plunge Experience,Cincinnati, OH Winter 2013
For 48 hours I was immersed in an urban setting during the University of Notre Dame Center for Social Concerns
Urban Plunge Experience. I volunteered at soup kitchens and homeless shelters, played with and tutored children, and
interacted with people with mental or emotional problems or who were formerly incarcerated.
McGlinn Hall Freshman Orientation Leader, Notre Dame,IN Fall 2012

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I was responsible for conducting and carrying out activities for the Freshman students. I initiated introductory
activities for freshman students, oversaw activities, and ensured the safety and participation of all students.
University ofNotre Dame Circle K Club, Notre Dame,IN Fall 2012, Spring 2013
The Notre Dame Circle K Club is the largest community service club on campus. In the club, I served as a Dorm
Representative/Liaison for my dorm.
I also served as a commissioner for one of Circle K's affiliated programs, Hannah and Friends. Hannah and Friends is
an assisted living village for children and adults with special needs. I organized trips to the Hannah and Friends
Village for activities taking place throughout the year.
University ofNotre Dame Liturgical Minister,Notre Dame,IN Fall 2011- Spring 2013
I served as a Eucharistic Minister and Lector at weekly masses in my dorm as well as at Spanish masses in my
neighboring dorm.
St. Timothy’s Vacation Bible School Union, KY Summer 2010, 2011, 2012
This week long event is open to children ages 4-10. In June 2010 and June 2012 I was responsible for organizing
games that reflected the Bible message of the day.
In June 2011, my sister and I were asked to care for a young boy with cerebralpalsy. We escorted him to each activity
and helped him to participate to the best of his ability.
PUBLICATIONS
June 2011
Maugans T, Hochwalt C, Gonzales G, Geller J. 2011. Progressive Development of Chiari I Malformation in a Child with
Trilateral Retinoblastoma and Acquired Growth Hormone Deficiency. Pediatric Neurosurgery. 47(6):464-465.
SKILLS
Programming: Matlab, LABView, Languages: Proficient in Spanish, fluent in English Music: Distinguished in Piano,
Certifications: CITI (Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative), CPR,AED,VIRTUS, Microsoft Office (Word,
Excel, PowerPoint, Access). Laboratory Skills:yeast two hybrid assay,cell culture, western blot analysis, liquid X-gal
assay,PCR,DNA Electrophoresis, DNA sequencing, bioinformatics, PCR cloning, Colony Forming Unit assay, and DNA
sequence analysis.