Cred CAS/BS, Biochemistry, ‘11

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Livelihood Aspiring orthopedic surgeon for sports medicine

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Interests Biochemical and molecular biology research, sports medicine, sports psychology, clinical research, social psychology, competitive athletics

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Focus AU volleyball team member for four years, captain junior and senior years, led her team to three Patriot League Championships, and three NCAA Division I Tournament First Round appearances

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Recent Awards Shanker Premedical Achievement Award 2011; Chemical Society of Washington's College Chemistry Achievement Award 2011; named the 2010 Patriot League Scholar Athlete of the Year; Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society Inductee; Stafford H. Cassell Award; and the President's Award 2011

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Last Book You Read The Soul of a Doctor, edited by Susan Pories, Sachin H. Jain and Gordon Harper

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What Keeps You Up At Night? “Mental planning of the tasks I need to accomplish the next day.”

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Hobbies Playing the piano, volleyball, photography, speaking “Spanglish” with her roommates, volunteering in the DC community, meeting new people around this exciting city

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Are You a Wonk? “Two weeks ago I planned a volleyball tournament fundraiser for Multiple Sclerosis. I organized a fun day in the sun for AU WONKS out on the quad, and all funds made were recently donated to the MS Society. So, in short. Yes.”

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Additional Links
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AU Premedical Program
American Chemical Society, College Achievement Award
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