Brief Profile:
Research Scholar, Multidisciplinary International Research Training Program (June 2009) (-anticipated)
Research Scholar, Department of Health Education and Behavior, Gainesville, FL (April 18, 2008-present) -Assessed risk behavior tendencies among acculturated Asian college students under the mentorship of Dr. Virginia Dodd of the College of Health and Human Performances -Designed and submitted an IRB protocol for a research questionnaire to assess relationship between acculturation and risk behaviors
Study Abroad Scholar, Mahidol University International College, Thailand (Spring ,2007)
EXPERIENCES Research presenter, University of North Texas Research Conference, University of North Texas, Denton, TX (February 19-22, 2009) (-anticipated)
Research presenter, Southwest Rocky Mountain Ronald E. McNair Research Conference University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM (October 1-4, 2008) -Presented behavioral health research ?Assessing the relationship between acculturation and risk behaviors among Asian college students? in an academic setting -Acquired public speaking experience with more 200 audience members -Gained feedback on research from peers and faculty members -Engaged in dialogue with faculty in pertinent fields of research -Learned about current trends in field of research
Intern, Recurso, Gainesville, FL (Summer 2008) -Helped to create a National Chapter for the local University of Florida chapter -Provide resources for students interested in international volunteer services
Scholar, Summer Medical and Dental Education Programs Columbia University, New York City, NY (Summer 2007) -Gained clinical exposure to various medical specialties including emergency medicine, internal medicine, dentistry, and pediatrics -Developed learning, research, and career development skills -Learned to utilize scholarly search engines such as PubMed
Intern, ChoRay Hospital, Saigon, VN (Summer 2007) -Interned in Emergency Medicine department -Learned about various region-specific illnesses, such as malaria and tuberculosis, and other health disparities -Acquired medical skills such as evaluating patients using the Glasgow Coma Scale, suturing, interpreting x-rays and EKG, and measuring blood pressure
Aesthetician, Nails N Joy, Jacksonville, FL (October 2004- present) -Established valuable interpersonal skills through interactions with various clients -Recognized the importance of maintaining a rapport with customers -Acquired various business skills such as inventory control and basic accounting
ACTIVITIES Florida Alternative Break? International Poverty and Development, Guatemala (Spring 2009) (-anticipated)
Volunteer, Camp Boggy Creek, Cassia, FL (January 9-11, 2009) -Activity Pal -Engaged in woodshop activities with campers -Promote positive environment with campers
Volunteer, Medical Mission Trip Las Delicias, El Salvador (December 27, 2008- January 4, 2009) -Educated locals on the importance of clean water- usage - Distributed water filters to local community -
Volunteer, TopSoccer! Gainesville, FL (September 2008 ? present) -Participate in soccer with physically handicapped children -Provide positive mentoring for handicapped youths -Helped handicapped children acquire better motor skills
Volunteer, Nemours Children?s Clinic, Jacksonville, FL (May 2006- present) -Helped provide annual free sports physicals for students -Helped distribute gifts and holiday cheers to the needy through Project Joy
Member, Vietnamese Student Organization (VSO), Gainesville, FL (August 2005-present) -Participated in cultural dances for the Asian American Student Union Assembly at the University of Florida -Cooked pho for fundraiser charity for Vietnamese victims of landmines and other war remnants
Member, Health Educated Asian Leaders (HEAL), Gainesville, FL (August 2005-April 2008) -Participated in charity events such as Light the Night Cancer Walk to raise funds for Leukemia and Lymphoma Society -Baked meals for the local Ronald McDonald House -Promoted awareness of careers in medicine among minority students with annual Pre- health Panel -Mentored underclassmen interested in health-care
Director of Internal Affairs, Health Educated Asian Leaders, (HEAL), Gainesville, FL (May 2008 ?present) -Provide networks with other organizations to promote club -Cooperate with other clubs to organize social and volunteering opportunities -Coordinated annual Pre-health Panel which provides insights on professional schools for undergraduates - Initiated the first Fall Pre-health Panel with current professional students as guest speakers - Prepared an educational presentation on healthcare in different languages for the Asian American Student Union Language Workshop
Coordinator, Medical Mission Trip, Las Delicias, El Salvador -Initiated Medical Mission Trip by making contacts with the Foundation for International Medical Relief of Children -Provided a venue for interested students to recognize healthcare disparities in developing countries -Responsible for the financial aspect of the trip including fundraising, purchasing of airfare, transportation, etc -Created contacts with local businesses to acquire donations - Organize fundraisers, such as carwash, movie night, ushering, to support mission trip
PUBLICATIONS (-anticipated)
Ronald E. McNair Scholars Program Research Award (April 18, 2008) Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship recipient (November 22, 2006) Freeman-Asia International Scholarship recipient (December 11, 2006) Florida Alternative Break (selected participant) (October 27, 2008)
// Applications //
Application Cycle One: 2009
Undergraduate college: University of Florida
Undergraduate Area of study: Agriculture/Earth Sciences
Total MCAT SCORE: 472
MCAT Section Scores:
B/B 118,
C/P 118,
CARS 118
Overall GPA: 0.00
Science GPA: 0.00
Summary of Application Experience
just documenting what i have so far. I don t know my bcpm gpa yet( I know it will be ridiculously low, sub-3.0) but will find out soon.
