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Nicole Whan

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Bio

Going to college is the start of a long professional journey for me. I plan to earn my bachelor's degree in a health and science-related field and continue on to medical school to ultimately specialize in pediatric endocrinology. I have been considering this career as my dream from a young age because I want to be a professional that can understand patients on a deeper level. Through my 14-year experience of living with and managing type 1 diabetes, I aim to be the person in whom juvenile patients can find feelings of reassurance, comfort, and understanding, with a degree and qualifications to help. My fascination with medicine and science has grown exponentially over the course of my entire life. From 9th grade to senior year, I have taken classes that strengthened my passion for science. In college, I want to expand on the things I already have core knowledge in such as neurogenetics, anatomy, and epidemiology, yet have the option to venture into parts of pre-medicine that are unfamiliar to me. I will take action to be exposed to research and opportunities that will enhance my learning experience thereafter. In an educational environment that embraces new ideas and promotes growth in all areas of life, secondary education is the perfect way to continue discovering subjects I love. Outside of school life, I envision myself dedicating time to volunteer work and while interacting with people from my culture in a diverse city. I know that my passions are the future of the world, and I am determined to achieve my aspirations in college.

Education

University of Nevada-Reno

Bachelor's degree program
2023 - 2024
  • Majors:
    • Public Health
  • Minors:
    • Gerontology

West Career & Technical Academy

High School
2019 - 2023

Miscellaneous

  • Desired degree level:

    Bachelor's degree program

  • Graduate schools of interest:

  • Transfer schools of interest:

  • Majors of interest:

    • Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
    • Medicine
    • Health/Medical Preparatory Programs
    • Health and Medical Administrative Services
    • Medical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical Studies
    • Psychology, General
  • Planning to go to medical school
  • Career

    • Dream career field:

      Medicine

    • Dream career goals:

    • Physician Shadowing Experience

      Trails Family Medical; Dr. Bikas Sharma.
      2022 – 2022
    • Endocrinologist Shadowing Experience

      The Docs; Dr. Asheesh Dewan
      2021 – 20221 year
    • Cashier

      Jones Market & Deli
      2020 – 20222 years

    Research

    • Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other

      University of Nevada, Las Vegas — Researched in the field of neurogenetics for 8 weeks and presented a peer-reviewed article to a P.I.
      2022 – 2022
    • Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other

      West Career and Technical Academy — Lead role in developing an experimental proposal, engaging in a lab environment, and recording results of experiment so far.
      2022 – Present
    • Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other

      Dexcom — Part of patient study
      2022 – 2022
    • Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other

      University of Nevada, Las Vegas - Office of Undergraduate Research — Collaborated with research group for 5 weeks to present a poster at the UNLV Research Symposium
      2021 – 2022

    Arts

    • West Career and Technical Academy

      Videography
      Daily school annoucements broadcast
      2019 – Present

    Public services

    • Volunteering

      Own initiative fundraising. — Collected $1200 for Ukrainian refugees. Fundraised through public outreach and donated directly to displaced people of the Donetsk region.
      2022 – 2022
    • Volunteering

      Own initiative small business — Owner of an Etsy shop that fundraised $300+ for JDRF.
      2020 – Present
    • Volunteering

      Own initiative — English language tutor for Ukrainian students.
      2020 – 2021
    • Volunteering

      Health Occupations Students of America — Lead member managing announcements for the club and attending service events.
      2019 – Present
    • Volunteering

      Nevada and California Diabetes Association — Counselor in training at a diabetic camp.
      2020 – Present

    Future Interests

    Volunteering

    Philanthropy

    Entrepreneurship

    Skin Grip Diabetes Scholarship
    Winner