Harvard College
Bachelor's degree program
2025 – 2029
Majors:
- Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
General information
Hobbies & Interests
- Advocacy And Activism
- Anatomy
- Badminton
- Biochemistry
- Biology
- Biomedical Sciences
- Chemistry
- Chinese
- Choir
- Community Service And Volunteering
- Culinary Arts
- Global Health
- Health Sciences
- Mandarin
- Medicine
- Neuroscience
- Public Policy
- Volunteering
- STEM
- Tutoring
- Science
- Rowing
- Public Health
Reading
- Adventure
I read books daily.
Alicia Lin
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FinalistGeneral information
Hobbies & Interests
- Advocacy And Activism
- Anatomy
- Badminton
- Biochemistry
- Biology
- Biomedical Sciences
- Chemistry
- Chinese
- Choir
- Community Service And Volunteering
- Culinary Arts
- Global Health
- Health Sciences
- Mandarin
- Medicine
- Neuroscience
- Public Policy
- Volunteering
- STEM
- Tutoring
- Science
- Rowing
- Public Health
Reading
- Adventure
I read books daily.
Bio
My name is Alicia Lin, and I am an incoming sophomore at Harvard University pursuing a pre-medical track. I am passionate about healthcare, scientific discovery, and serving others through meaningful community impact. My long-term goal is to become a physician who combines compassionate patient care with research and innovation to improve health outcomes and expand access to quality healthcare. I believe that medicine is not only a career but also an opportunity to make a lasting difference in people's lives. I am a strong candidate for this scholarship because of my dedication, resilience, and commitment to excellence. I continuously challenge myself academically and personally, and I am determined to use my education, leadership, and future career in medicine to create positive change in my community and beyond.
Education
Miscellaneous
Desired degree level:
Doctoral degree program (PhD, MD, JD, etc.)
Graduate schools of interest:
Columbia University in the City of New York, Harvard Extension School, New York University
Majors of interest:
Behavioral Sciences, Biochemical Engineering, Biological/Biosystems Engineering, Biological and Physical Sciences, Biopsychology, Cognitive Science, Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
Desired degree modality:
In-Person
Medical school interest:
Yes
Career
Pharmacy Assistant
Pharmaceuticals · ACP Pharmacy
Jan 2023 – Present
Miscellaneous
Dream career field:
Medicine
Dream career goals:
My long-term career goal is to become a physician-scientist who combines patient care with biomedical research. I hope to contribute to advances in cancer research and develop innovative treatments that improve patient outcomes while providing compassionate, evidence-based care. Through both medicine and research, I aspire to address complex healthcare challenges, expand access to quality care, and make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients and communities.
Work experience:
2 years
Has nursing license:
No
Future Interests
- Advocacy
- Volunteering
- Philanthropy
Sports
Rowing
Club · 1 award
2023 – Present
Awards:No
Research
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Mass General Brigham Hospital (Harvard University) · Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
2025 – Present
Research topic:ROS Signaling, Cellular Metabolism, and Cancer Drug DiscoveryStudent Researcher
Mineola High School - Lab (Science Research Program) · Microbiological Sciences and Immunology
2023 – 2025
Research topic:Research on Efflux Pump Mechanisms and Resistance Relief in Gram-negative Pathogens
Arts
Acapella Singer
Harvard College · Music
2025 – Present
Productions:No
Public services
Volunteer/ Physician Shadow
Volunteering · Northwell Health - Long Island Jewish Medical Center
2024 – Present
Mission:To support patients and healthcare professionals while contributing to the delivery of high-quality, compassionate patient care.Founder and President
Advocacy · Zhong Mei Cultural Exchange Program
2023 – Present
Mission:To promote cross-cultural understanding and expand educational opportunities for students through cultural exchange, mentorship, and academic support.Tutor and Mentor
Volunteering · Pediatric Hope Project
2025 – Present
Mission:To provide academic support, mentorship, and encouragement to pediatric cancer patients whose education has been disrupted by treatment.Manager of Rural Operations
Advocacy · Fuzhou Medical Center
2023 – Present
Mission:To improve preventive healthcare access and health literacy in underserved rural communities through education, outreach, and vaccination initiatives.