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An Truong

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General information

Gender
Female
US Citizenship
US Citizen
Ethnicity
Asian

Hobbies & Interests

  • Ceramics And Pottery
  • Crafting
  • Exercise And Fitness

Reading

  • Adult Fiction
  • Cookbooks
  • Romance
  • Drama
  • Academic
  • Cultural
  • Young Adult

I read books multiple times a month.

Bio

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 program

2026 – 2026

Majors:
  • Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions

Virginia Commonwealth University

Bachelor's degree program

2021 – 2024

Majors:
  • Psychology, General
GPA3.9 GPA

Miscellaneous

Desired degree level:
Master's degree program
Graduate schools of interest:
Duke University
Majors of interest:
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
Desired degree modality:
In-Person
Medical school interest:
No

Career

  • Childcare Provider

    Individual & Family Services · St. James's Episcopal Church

    Jan 2025 – Jan 2026

  • Childcare Provider

    Individual & Family Services · Grace Baptist Church

    Jan 2022 – Jan 2024

  • Academic Tutor

    Education · Virginia Commonwealth University

    Jan 2023 – Jan 2024

  • Cashier

    Retail · Rite Aid

    Jan 2022 – Jan 2022

  • Patient Care Technician

    Hospital & Health Care · VCU Health

    Jan 2023 – Jan 2024

  • Emergency Medical Technician

    Hospital & Health Care · Fast Track Emergency Medical Services

    Jan 2023 – Jan 2025

  • Medical Assistant

    Hospital & Health Care · Patient First

    Jan 2024 – Jan 2026

  • Clinical Research Assistant

    Research · Virginia Commonwealth University

    Jan 2025 – Present

Miscellaneous

Dream career field:
Hospital & Health Care
Work experience:
4 years
Has nursing license:
No
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