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Lydia Pastore

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General information

Age
22
Gender
Female

Hobbies & Interests

  • French
  • Guitar
  • Walking
  • Zumba
  • Crocheting
  • Medicine

Reading

  • Academic
  • Self-Help

I read books multiple times a month.

Bio

My utmost goal is to be a lifelong learner. As the very first in my family to pursue a career in medicine, I hope to serve my community as a physician whose goal is to reduce the stigma surrrounding chronic illness and myalgic encephalomyelitis, and inspire other young women in STEM to pursue their dreams and bring equality to the field. Having suffered greatly from a chronic illness myself, I am the founder/CEO of Chronic Connections, a global initiative and teen support group which seeks to bring awareness to post-viral syndrome and validate adolescents suffering from this condition. I hope to pursue an education in public policy and global health that runs parallel to my STEM education to bring the patient to the center of healthcare and provide the fundamental human right of access to healthcare to all. As a French-American dual-citizen, my culture is fundemental to my essence and I seek to uphold my francophone values in my studies and in my future. The chance to recieve scholarship funding would assist me in achieving my biggest dream: serving my community for the rest of my life. My family cannot afford to support me financially for the duration of my undergraduate or medical school education, and I am so incredibly grateful in advance for the scholarship donor who will recognize my need and ambition, and will support me in pursuing these endeavors in bringing equality to the field of STEM and advocating for chronic illness disability. www.chronicconnections.org/

Education

Red Mountain High School

High School

2018 – 2022

Miscellaneous

Desired degree level:
Doctoral degree program (PhD, MD, JD, etc.)
Majors of interest:
Neurobiology and Neurosciences, Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences, Psychology, General
Medical school interest:
Yes

Career

  • President

    Biotechnology Club

    Jan 2018 – Jan 2020

  • Vice President of Arizona HOSA

    Health Occupations Students of America

    Jan 2020 – Jan 2021

  • Vice President

    Red Mountain Biomedical Club

    Jan 2020 – Present

  • President

    competition · Red Mountain Biomedical Sciences HOSA Chapter

    Jan 2020 – Present

  • Student Shadow

    Medical Practice · Crazy About Kids Pulmonology Clinic

    Jan 2018 – Present

  • Student Shadow

    Medical Practice · AZ Pain Solutions Clinic

    Jan 2018 – Present

  • Student Shadow

    Medical Practice · Arizona Maxillofacial Surgeons

    Jan 2021 – Present

  • Youth Advisor

    Public Policy · Arizona Community Engagement Alliance Against COVID-19 Disparities - Youth Advisor

    Jan 2021 – Present

  • HOSA Arizona State Champion - Biomedical Laboratory Sciences

    Health Occupations Students of America · Health Occupations Students of America

    Jan 2021 – Jan 2021

  • HOSA International Champion - Biomedical Laboratory Sciences

    Health Occupations Students of America · Health Occupations Students of America

    Jan 2021 – Jan 2021

  • Forum Expert/Mentor

    E-Learning · Science Buddies: Ask an Expert

    Jan 2018 – Present

  • Community Ambassador

    Visitor Center · Eastmark: DMB Community Life

    Jan 2021 – Jan 2021

Miscellaneous

Dream career field:
Medicine
Dream career goals:
Physician
Has nursing license:
No

Future Interests

  • Advocacy
  • Volunteering
  • Philanthropy
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