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Amya Wallace

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General information

Hobbies & Interests

  • Research
  • Community Service And Volunteering
  • Advocacy And Activism
  • Anatomy
  • Animals
  • Baking
  • Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology
  • Marine Biology
  • Criminology
  • Criminal Justice
  • True Crime
  • Cognitive Science
  • Medicine
  • Epidemiology

Reading

  • Academic
  • Mystery
  • Suspense
  • Thriller
  • Literary Fiction
  • Psychology
  • Romance
  • Contemporary

I read books daily.

Bio

Hello! My name is Amya Wallace. I consider myself a driven and compassionate individual. My passion for science and medicine ignited at a young age. Inspired by a simple gift—a pink doctor's kit—from my mother, I embarked on a journey that has led me to pursue my dream of becoming a doctor. As a featured student on CBS's "Students who Shine" segment, I discussed my research proposal on the role of iron in the selective vulnerability of dopaminergic neurons during the onset of Parkinson's Disease under the guidance of a UCLA professor in neurology. I am the Valedictorian with a 4.0UW/5.58W GPA. Some of my notable awards include the Princeton Service Award, the AP Scholar with Distinction Award, and the Cambridge Scholar with Merit Award. Beyond my academic pursuits, I am deeply invested in serving my community and uplifting others. To name a few, as the President of my school's Key Club chapter, I have spearheaded various monthly community service projects, fostering partnerships with organizations like Joe DiMaggio's Children's Hospital. My leadership extends further as the manager of my school’s BRACE Cadet program, implementing scholarship and secondary learning projects that have positively impacted students district-wide. In college, I plan to pursue a major in Neuroscience with a minor in Microbiology & Immunology. With aspirations of becoming an anesthesiologist, I feel as though I can make significant contributions to the field of medicine, driven by my innate curiosity, empathy, and determination to make a difference in the lives of others.

Education

Plantation High School

High School

2020 – 2024

Miscellaneous

Desired degree level:
Doctoral degree program (PhD, MD, JD, etc.)
Majors of interest:
Neurobiology and Neurosciences, Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other, Biological/Biosystems Engineering, Human Biology, Biology, General, Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences
Medical school interest:
Yes

Career

Miscellaneous

Dream career field:
Medicine
Dream career goals:
Anesthesiologist with a subspecialty in cardiac and neurocritical care
Has nursing license:
No

Future Interests

  • Advocacy
  • Volunteering
  • Philanthropy
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