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Portrait of Karlem Vacacela

Honor Society® member

Karlem Vacacela

  • health sciences
  • Class of 2027
  • White Plains, NY

Member since September 2026

About

My name is Karlem (sounds just like the city of Harlem, NY except the H part) and I am interested in the field of medicine along with other areas related to either healthcare or science. I am an active learner who is always eager to learn new and interesting things. I'm also spontaneous in a way that if there is an opportunity that is presented to me I will do my best to try and enjoy it even it means to fail. I simply find areas in my life that I deem interesting and enthusiastic in hopes to become better not only as a professional but as a person overall.

Education

  • Purchase College

    biology/pre-med

    2018 – 2021

  • Westchester Community College

    biological sciences

    2015 – 2018

Goals and interests

Career goal

medical doctor

Graduate school interests

Currently enrolled in masters of biomedical science at Elms College.

Outside the classroom

Running
Roller skating
Reading
watching movies

Experience

  • patient care technician

    Phelps Hospital- currently employed

    May 2024 – Sep 2026

  • patient care technician

    White Plains Hospital-currently employed

    Jan 2023 – Sep 2026

  • medical assistant

    Citymd Urgent Care

    Aug 2021 – Jan 2023

Volunteering

  • Mentor

    Her Honor Mentor Society

    Oct 2024 – Apr 2025

Languages

  • Spanish Fluent