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Klarisa Norton

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General information

Hobbies & Interests

  • Reading
  • Running

Reading

  • Academic
  • Book Club
  • Historical
  • Horror
  • Science Fiction
  • Science‎

I read books multiple times a week.

Bio

I am a second year medical student interested in pursuing Oncology, inspired by a late family friend who battled breast cancer during my childhood and early adulthood. I have a strong passion for medical and STEM education, specifically working with students who are underserved and underrepresented in medicine/STEM.

Education

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

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

2025 – 2029

Majors:
  • Medicine

California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo

Bachelor's degree program

2018 – 2022

Majors:
  • Biomedical/Medical Engineering

Miscellaneous

Desired degree level:
Doctoral degree program (PhD, MD, JD, etc.)
Majors of interest:
Medicine, Biochemical Engineering
Desired degree modality:
In-Person
Medical school interest:
Yes
English as first language:
Yes
Homeschooled:
No

Career

  • Wellness Program Coordinator

    Education · Carle Illinois College of Medicine

    Jan 2026 – Present

  • Peer Educator

    Education · Carle Illinois College of Medicine

    Jan 2026 – Present

  • Workshop Facilitator and Senior Leader

    Education · California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

    Jan 2019 – Jan 2022

  • Research Assistant II

    Research · Harvard Medical School

    Jan 2022 – Jan 2025

Miscellaneous

Dream career field:
Medicine, Education
Work experience:
3 years
Has nursing license:
No
Leadership experience:
Yes

Military

ROTC:
No

Future Interests

  • Advocacy
  • Volunteering
  • Philanthropy
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