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Alicia Lin

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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

Harvard College

Bachelor's degree program
2025 - 2029
  • Majors:
    • Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
    • Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other

Miscellaneous

  • Desired degree level:

    Doctoral degree program (PhD, MD, JD, etc.)

  • Graduate schools of interest:

  • Transfer schools of interest:

  • Majors of interest:

    • Behavioral Sciences
    • Biochemical Engineering
    • Biological/Biosystems Engineering
    • Biological and Physical Sciences
    • Biopsychology
    • Cognitive Science
    • Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
  • Not planning to go to medical school
  • Career

    • 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.

    • Pharmacy Assistant

      ACP Pharmacy
      2023 – Present3 years

    Sports

    Rowing

    Club
    2023 – Present3 years

    Awards

    • No

    Research

    • Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other

      Mass General Brigham Hospital (Harvard University) — Undergraduate Research Assistant
      2025 – Present
    • Microbiological Sciences and Immunology

      Mineola High School - Lab (Science Research Program) — Student Researcher
      2023 – 2025

    Arts

    • Harvard College

      Music
      No
      2025 – Present

    Public services

    • Volunteering

      Northwell Health - Long Island Jewish Medical Center — Volunteer/ Physician Shadow
      2024 – Present
    • Advocacy

      Zhong Mei Cultural Exchange Program — Founder and President
      2023 – Present
    • Volunteering

      Pediatric Hope Project — Tutor and Mentor
      2025 – Present
    • Advocacy

      Fuzhou Medical Center — Manager of Rural Operations
      2023 – Present

    Future Interests

    Advocacy

    Volunteering

    Philanthropy