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An Truong

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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
  • 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
  • Not planning to go to medical school
  • Career

    • Dream career field:

      • Hospital & Health Care
    • Dream career goals:

    • Childcare Provider

      St. James's Episcopal Church
      2025 – 20261 year
    • Childcare Provider

      Grace Baptist Church
      2022 – 20242 years
    • Academic Tutor

      Virginia Commonwealth University
      2023 – 20241 year
    • Cashier

      Rite Aid
      2022 – 2022
    • Patient Care Technician

      VCU Health
      2023 – 20241 year
    • Emergency Medical Technician

      Fast Track Emergency Medical Services
      2023 – 20252 years
    • Medical Assistant

      Patient First
      2024 – 20262 years
    • Clinical Research Assistant

      Virginia Commonwealth University
      2025 – Present1 year

    Sports

    Field Hockey

    Junior Varsity
    2017 – 2017

    Field Hockey

    Varsity
    2018 – 20202 years

    Research

    • Psychology, Other

      Virginia Commonwealth University — Clinical Research Assistant
      2025 – Present

    Public services

    • Volunteering

      VCU Health — Children's Pavilion Meeter/Greeter
      2022 – 2022
    • Volunteering

      VCU Health — Family Care Center Activities Assistant
      2022 – 2023
    • Volunteering

      Feed More — Children's Program Delivery Driver
      2025 – 2025
    • Volunteering

      MEDLIFE — Clinical Service Learning Trip Volunteer
      2022 – 2022
    • Volunteering

      Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore — Personal Shopper
      2022 – 2023
    • Volunteering

      Virginia Commonwealth University — Course Preceptor
      2022 – 2022
    • Volunteering

      Virginia Commonwealth University — Course Preceptor
      2023 – 2023
    • Volunteering

      Crossover Healthcare Ministry — Emergency Medical Technician
      2024 – 2025