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Melissa Wong

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1x

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Bio

I am passionate about travelling to new places and immersing myself into its environment, culture, language, traditions, and community. I am particularly interested in learning and discovering connections between various health-related fields, including human and veterinary medicine, biological and clinical research, epidemiology, global health, and socioeconomic/cultural disparities. My international and domestic experiences have broadened my knowledge on how to provide a holistic and interdisciplinary approach of care for my community.

Education

University of Mary Washington

Doctoral degree program (PhD, MD, JD, etc.)
2016 - Present
  • Majors:
    • MD

University of Mary Washington

Bachelor's degree program
2010 - 2015
  • Majors:
    • Biochemistry
    • Biology

James A Garfield High School

High School
2006 - 2010

Miscellaneous

  • Desired degree level:

  • Graduate schools of interest:

  • Transfer schools of interest:

  • Majors of interest:

  • Not planning to go to medical school

    • Career

    • Dream career field:

      Medicine

    • Dream career goals:

      To become a pediatrician that provides every child a safe environment and tools for them to blossom into their fullest potential.

    • Post-sophomore Fellow

      University of Washington Pathology and Lab Medicine
      2019 – Present5 years

    • Co-President

      Pediatric Interest Group (UW School of Medicine)
      2016 – 20182 years

    • President

      Pathology Interest Group (UW School of Medicine)
      2016 – 20182 years

    • Co-President

      Asian Pacific American Medical Student Association (UW School of Medicine)
      2016 – 20182 years

    • UW School of Medicine Pathology Block Leader

      UW School of Medicine
      2016 – 20182 years

    • Web Designer

      Medical Humanities and Narrative Medicine Interest Group (UW School of Medicine)
      2016 – 20171 year

    • Planetarium Tour Guide

      University of Washington Astronomy Department
      2013 – 20141 year

    • Study Abroad Ambassador

      University of Washington Study Abroad
      2014 – 2014

    • Family Service Coordinator

      Seattle Children's Hospital
      2015 – 20194 years

    • Veternarian Intern

      Esther Honey Foundation
      2015 – 2015

    • Program Intern

      Seattle Children's Hospital
      2010 – 20155 years

    • Chemistry and Biology Tutor

      University of Washington Instructional Center
      2013 – 20141 year

    Research

    • Clinical Research

      Seattle Children's Hospital — Medical Student Researcher
      2017 – Present

    • Clinical Research

      Seattle Children's Hospital — Medical Student Researcher
      2016 – Present

    • Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine

      University of Washington Medical Center — Lab Technician
      2011 – 2016

    • Clinical Research

      University of Washington Medical Center — Medical Student Researcher
      2019 – 2020

    Public services

    • Volunteering

      Seattle Children’s — Volunteer Fitter and Educator
      2011 – Present

    • Volunteering

      International District Emergency Center — Senior Staff
      2000 – Present

    • Advocacy

      Stop the Bleed — Co-Instructor
      2019 – Present

    • Volunteering

      Stanley Stamm Summer Camp — Cabin Counselor
      2016 – 2019

    • Advocacy

      Tar Wars (UW School of Medicine) — Educator
      2016 – 2017

    • Volunteering

      The Alliance for Equal Representation in Medicine (UW School of Medicine) — Mock Interviewer and Mentor
      2016 – 2017

    • Volunteering

      Seattle Children’s Hospital — Child Life Volunteer
      2012 – 2017

    Future Interests

    Advocacy

    Volunteering

    Philanthropy