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Samielle Taylor

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Bio

My family came to America seeking asylum from a war that stripped from them a life they'd worked tirelessly to build. Nevertheless in all things, it is better to hope than to despair. My grandfather bought me a medical play-set for my fourth birthday. Before long, my imagination swirled with visions of medical miracles. Although I didn't realize it then, the fascination of that small girl would endure for years to come. My dream of becoming a doctor has become my guiding compass through setbacks and victories. At twenty, I was pregnant. My grief from the loss of my father who had battled lymphoma was still fresh. After giving birth to my son in January 2018, I returned to college within two weeks. Terrified and overwhelmed, I was sure that I was going to succeed. I had to. It was that simple.    Although I did succeed, I know what it's like to fail; after my freshman year of college, I was academically dismissed.  I struggled to balance caring for my father, working and attending college full-time. Since then, there have been moments when I've questioned whether my financial limitations and academic missteps would prevent me from reaching my goals. However, I've learned that my losses and failures have given me an invaluable gift: a deeper understanding and compassion for others overcoming similar struggles. My empathy-based approach toward servant-leadership has proven to be my strength. The physician I dream of becoming will prioritize compassionate care and advocacy for those whose voices too often go unheard.

Education

The College of New Jersey

Bachelor's degree program
2020 - 2020
  • Majors:
    • Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences
    • Chemistry, Other
  • Minors:
    • Public Health
    • Marketing
    • Spanish Language and Literature
  • GPA:
    3.9

Mercer County Community College

Associate's degree program
2017 - 2019
  • Majors:
    • Chemistry, General
    • Biology/Biological Sciences, General
  • GPA:
    3.6

Rutgers University-Newark

Bachelor's degree program
2014 - Present
  • Majors:
    • Neuroscience
  • GPA:
    0.7

Stuart Country Day Sc Sac Hrt

High School
2010 - 2014
  • GPA:
    3

Miscellaneous

  • Desired degree level:

  • Graduate schools of interest:

  • Transfer schools of interest:

  • Majors of interest:

    • Biochemistry
  • Not planning to go to medical school
  • Test scores:

    • 1890
      SAT

    Career

    • Dream career field:

      Medical Practice

    • Dream career goals:

      MD/PhD - Physician & Research Scientist. I hope to open my own clinic in or near underserved populations where patients can receive high-quality care from passionate, diverse and culturally-competent staff. My goal is to expand to include multiple campuses, all accessible by public transportation. I hope to also found a mentorship program for socioeconomically disadvantaged and minority students interested in pursuing medicine and to provide scholarships to fund their aspirations. I have already taken a small step towards realizing this dream by founding Mercer Medical Club which provides a $1,000 annual scholarship to one student pursing a career in healthcare. The club also provides resources and guidance to all pre-healthcare professionals at my former community college.

    • Cashier and Pharmacy Tech

      Shoprite of Lawrenceville
      2019 – Present5 years
    • Tutor and Facilitator

      West Windsor Learning Center
      2019 – Present5 years
    • Intern - Research Assistant

      Institute for Biomarker Research
      2019 – 2019
    • Receptionist

      Rutgers University Learning Center
      2014 – 20151 year
    • Baby-Sitter/Nanny

      Private (Princeton Area)
      2013 – 20185 years

    Sports

    Soccer

    Varsity
    2010 – 20144 years

    Awards

    • Most Improved Player 2011

    Track & Field

    Varsity
    2010 – 20144 years

    Awards

    • Most Valuable Player 2013
    • Team Co-Captain 2014

    Research

    • Molecular Genetics and Biochemistry

      Institute For Biomarker Research - a branch of Genesis Biotechnology Group — Research Intern
      2019 – 2019

    Arts

    • Independent

      Painting
      Congressional Art Competition, First Place in Mixed Media , Triangle Arts Annual Competiton, First Place
      2006 – Present

    Public services

    • Volunteering

      Bethel World Outreach Center — Meal Prep
      2020 – Present
    • Volunteering

      Mercer Medical Club (formerly Mercer Minorities in Medicine) — President and Founder
      2019 – Present
    • Volunteering

      Rutgers First-Year Leadership Council — Head of Trip Committee
      2014 – 2015
    • Volunteering

      Organic Chemistry Club — Member and STEM Education Volunteer
      2018 – 2019
    • Volunteering

      Teta's Tots — Teaching Assistant
      2018 – Present
    • Advocacy

      Student Parent Association — Founder and Advocate
      2018 – Present
    • Volunteering

      Student Outreach Council — Vice President
      2014 – 2015
    • Volunteering

      Phi Theta Kappa | Alpha Theta Gamma Chapter ΦΘΚ — Vice President of Service
      2020 – Present

    Future Interests

    Advocacy

    Volunteering

    Philanthropy

    Entrepreneurship