Gabriel is currently a medical student in the highly selective BS/MD program at the Sophie Davis School of Biomedical Education. This accelerated 7-year program combines three years of undergraduate study at City College, where he is majoring in Biomedical Sciences, followed by automatic matriculation into four years at the CUNY School of Medicine—all without the requirement of taking the MCAT.
Gabriel is a proud graduate of Forest Hills High School, where he was selected to be part of the prestigious Carl Sagan STEM Honors Academy. He completed his high school career with an exceptional cumulative GPA of 103.54% and earned an impressive SAT score of 1500. His academic excellence extended to the Advanced Placement level, where he scored a 4 on the AP Chemistry exam and achieved perfect scores of 5 on AP World History, AP Psychology, AP English Literature and Composition, and AP Government.
Throughout high school, Gabriel was an engaged and dedicated leader. He served as Vice President of both the Teens for Cybersecurity Club and the Current Events in World History Club. He was also a committed member of the Science Olympiad team, earning regional medals in two events: a 3rd place finish in It’s About Time and an 8th place finish in Remote Sensing. In addition, he was a proud member of the National Honor Society. Gabriel concluded his high school career adorned with an impressive array of honors, including the Advanced Regents Diploma, Mastery in Math, Mastery in Science, the AP Scholar with Honor Award, the AP Scholar with Distinction Award, the National Honor Society Award, and the Seal of Biliteracy in French and English.
Gabriel’s commitment to service and his community runs deep. He shadowed a complex-care pediatrician at the renowned Cohen Children’s Medical Center, gaining valuable insight into the medical field. He also volunteered his time at the Central Queens Food Pantry and served as a volunteer coordinator for Common Point Queens, a Boy Scouts-sponsored initiative, where he helped lead the construction of lifeguard chairs.
In his free time, Gabriel enjoys a variety of hobbies, including weightlifting, martial arts, reading, and exploring the city.