
Gender
Female
Ethnicity
Asian
Hobbies and interests
Ceramics And Pottery
Crafting
Exercise And Fitness
Reading
Adult Fiction
Cookbooks
Romance
Drama
Academic
Cultural
Young Adult
I read books multiple times per month
US CITIZENSHIP
US Citizen
LOW INCOME STUDENT
Yes
An Truong
1x
Finalist
An Truong
1x
FinalistBio
Growing up, I have always loved two things: people and education. These passions followed me everywhere as I pursued voluntary roles to offer tutoring virtually during the COVID-19 pandemic and then later in college as a peer tutor in general chemistry and biology courses and the human anatomy course. I loved seeing others thrive, just as much as I loved sharing knowledge with them.
However, I had a particular interest in the life sciences that I could not let go of. More specifically, I always gravitated towards learning about the human body and the way everything worked in tandem, and I decided I wanted to contribute to society through offering compassion and education through medicine. Pursuing the career of a physician assistant was the perfect combination I could have ever imagined. Not only would I have the privilege of learning alongside a physician and an amazing team of healthcare workers, but I would also be able to continue sharing medical education with patients, ensuring that they, too, feel just as knowledgeable and confident in their healthcare journey.
I know that I am likely never going to be the smartest person in the room, but I also know that I have the tenacity, drive, and discipline to work harder, learn more, and effectively serve others in the way that they deserve to be helped and cared for. Having the chance of lessening the financial burden of getting an education would not just simply lower the cost of school, but it would allow me to put more energy into the things I often put at the forefront: people and education.
Education
Duke University
Master's degree programMajors:
- Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
Virginia Commonwealth University
Bachelor's degree programMajors:
- Psychology, General
GPA:
3.9
Miscellaneous
Desired degree level:
Master's degree program
Graduate schools of interest:
- Duke University
Transfer schools of interest:
Majors of interest:
- Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
Career
Dream career field:
- Hospital & Health Care
Dream career goals:
Childcare Provider
St. James's Episcopal Church2025 – 20261 yearChildcare Provider
Grace Baptist Church2022 – 20242 yearsAcademic Tutor
Virginia Commonwealth University2023 – 20241 yearCashier
Rite Aid2022 – 2022Patient Care Technician
VCU Health2023 – 20241 yearEmergency Medical Technician
Fast Track Emergency Medical Services2023 – 20252 yearsMedical Assistant
Patient First2024 – 20262 yearsClinical Research Assistant
Virginia Commonwealth University2025 – Present1 year
Sports
Field Hockey
Junior Varsity2017 – 2017
Field Hockey
Varsity2018 – 20202 years
Research
Psychology, Other
Virginia Commonwealth University — Clinical Research Assistant2025 – Present
Public services
Volunteering
VCU Health — Children's Pavilion Meeter/Greeter2022 – 2022Volunteering
VCU Health — Family Care Center Activities Assistant2022 – 2023Volunteering
Feed More — Children's Program Delivery Driver2025 – 2025Volunteering
MEDLIFE — Clinical Service Learning Trip Volunteer2022 – 2022Volunteering
Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore — Personal Shopper2022 – 2023Volunteering
Virginia Commonwealth University — Course Preceptor2022 – 2022Volunteering
Virginia Commonwealth University — Course Preceptor2023 – 2023Volunteering
Crossover Healthcare Ministry — Emergency Medical Technician2024 – 2025