Sophie Ilionsky

Pre-Medicine Student. Musician. Advocate for Women's Health.

About

I am a student driven by two parallel passions: medicine and music. From Oxford lecture halls to NYU research labs, I seek out experiences that challenge me — and prepare me to make a real contribution to healthcare.

Beyond academics, I believe in service. As an organizer and future president of Bloom-Aid, a nonprofit supporting women's hygiene through the Plover International Project, I have learned that leadership means showing up consistently, not just holding a title.

Experience & Leadership

NYU — Laboratory Research & Clinical Shadowing Summer Program

  • Conducted laboratory work involving cell culture and microscopy

  • Completed clinical shadowing at a tumor clinic — observing patient care and diagnostic processes firsthand

Oxford Summer Courses — Medicine Program Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge

  • Completed an intensive medicine course; received certificate of completion

EF Study Abroad Program — Málaga, Spain

  • Studied Spanish language and culture abroad; received certificate of completion

Nursing Home Volunteer 150–200 Hours

  • Provided consistent support and companionship to elderly residents

Leadership & Activities

Bloom-Aid · Nonprofit Organization Events Organizer (Current) · President-Elect (Upcoming)

  • Organize fundraisers and donation drives in support of women's hygiene initiatives

  • Part of the Plover International Project with global reach and impact

Red Cross Medical Club President

  • Lead club operations, events, and community health initiatives

HOSA — Health Occupations Students of America Board Member

  • Participate in medical competition preparation and health advocacy programming

National Honor Society (NHS) Junior Board Member

  • Endorsed for junior board leadership role; contribute to school-wide service and academic initiatives

Varsity Volleyball Manager

A close-up, sharp photograph of a classic violin resting on a dark wood stand inside a dimly lit concert hall. The lighting is focused, highlighting the wood grain. Accents of slate blue and dark navy in the background shadows.
A close-up, sharp photograph of a classic violin resting on a dark wood stand inside a dimly lit concert hall. The lighting is focused, highlighting the wood grain. Accents of slate blue and dark navy in the background shadows.

Music

New York Philharmonic
  • Selected to perform with one of America's oldest and most prestigious symphony orchestras

  • Performance scheduled for February — will receive formal recognition upon completion

School Orchestra
  • 4 years of participation in school orchestra program

Violin · Formal adjudicated performance

NYSMA — New York State School Music Association

Skills & Interests

Areas of Focus

  • Medicine

  • Biomedical Research

  • Women's Health Advocacy

  • Nonprofit Leadership

Languages

  • English

  • Spanish (coursework abroad)

Instruments Violin