Itzel Gonzalez

Santa Cruz, CA

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I am pursuing a medical degree because my passion lies in saving as many children and adults as I can. I would love to become a neonatal surgeon and conduct research on Alzheimer's disease someday. I want to also produce a method for chemotherapy that is less painful and give better results, and make it affordable for everyone to use. I would like to travel and shadow doctors at different rural areas to learn more about what I can do to better improve the medical industry to allow everyone, especially rural communities, to get the same medical care as everyone else. I want to volunteer my time to help treat patients and give them an equal opportunity to get the help they need. My passion is helping people and being a catalyst for social change.

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Organization: VAW Global Health Alliances
Chapter: VAW at UC Santa Cruz, Medical Outreach
VAW Global Health Alliances
About Us

VAW Global Health Alliances (VAW Global) is a global health and development organization committed to cultivating sustainable and equitable partnerships with local communities and professionals through support and capacity-building for essential and accessible health services. Our focus is to work hand-in-hand with local initiatives and leaders to provide communities with improved access to medical, dental, and veterinary treatment, medication, nutritional security, clean water, and health education.

VAW Global Health Alliances develops community health systems while providing interns the opportunity to work alongside experienced local healthcare professionals. VAW Global Outreach trips provide interns with an opportunity to work first hand with experienced local professionals in the fields of medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine and sustainable development.