Medical Student, Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University, United States
Sofía Hidalgo Perea is a promising medical researcher currently pursuing her Doctor of Medicine degree at the Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University. With a robust academic background and a passion for pediatric orthopaedics, she has made substantial contributions to research in areas such as pediatric ACL reconstruction, biomechanics, and musculoskeletal recovery. Sofía’s dedication to advancing medical knowledge is evident through her clinical research, numerous honors, and highly impactful publications. 🌟
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Education
Sofía holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Duke University, where she majored in Biology with a concentration in Anatomy, Physiology, and Biomechanics, complemented by minors in Chemistry and Global Health. She is currently a medical student at Stony Brook University, where she has excelled in her academic journey, honored for outstanding performance in clinical clerkships and achieving an impressive STEP 2 score of 267. 🎓
Experience
In addition to her medical training, Sofía has had extensive research experience. She is a Medical Student Researcher at Stony Brook University Hospital’s Department of Orthopaedics, where she leads studies on the impact of mental health on pediatric ACL recovery. She also completed the Navab Medical Student Research Fellowship at the Hospital for Special Surgery, focusing on collaborative studies related to ACL enthesis structures using pediatric cadaver samples. 🔬
Research Interests
Sofía’s research primarily revolves around orthopaedics, with a specific focus on pediatric musculoskeletal conditions, including ACL reconstruction, pediatric femoral fractures, and rehabilitation following surgery. She is particularly interested in the intersection of biomechanics, mental health, and recovery outcomes in pediatric populations. Her studies aim to improve surgical techniques and rehabilitation strategies for young patients. 🏥
Awards
Throughout her acade2928mic and research career, Sofía has been honored with several prestigious awards. She was inducted into the AΩA Honor Medical Society, recognizing her as one of the top 5% of her class. She also won the Best Abstract in the “Medical Student” Category at the Women in Medicine & Science Research Day for her work on pediatric femoral shaft fractures. Other notable awards include the Ruth Jackson Orthopaedic Society Medical Student AAOS IDEA Grant Scholarship and the Carolyn L. Kuckein Student Research Fellowship Grant. 🏆
Publications Top Notes
Sofía has authored several impactful publications in leading medical journals. Some of her notable works include:
Heyworth BE, Hidalgo Perea S, Green DW, et al. “Technique Variation for MPFL Reconstruction in Skeletally Immature Patients: Data from the JUPITER Prospective Multicenter Study Group.” Orth J Sports Med. Accepted.
Hidalgo Perea S, Uppstrom TJ, Lin KM, et al. “An Ultrastructure Analysis of the Developing Human Anterior Cruciate Ligament Tibial Enthesis.” J Orthop Res. 2024. .
Cordasco FA, Hidalgo Perea S, Uppstrom TJ, et al. “Quadriceps Tendon Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction in Skeletally Immature Patients: Three-Year Clinical and Patient-Reported Outcomes.” Am J Sports Med. 2024; 52(9):2230-2236. .