Alexander Y. Lim
***** ** ******* ****, *********, OR 97007, USA 971-***-**** **************@*****.*** OBJECTIVE
Interested in gaining experience in human-centered medicine, caretaking, and service that may be aligned or adjacent to biomedical sciences or pre-med careers. Currently pursuing an education in biomedical engineering with a pre-med emphasis in pediatrics and dermatology. LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE & EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES A self-driven and diligent student interested in medical science, particularly the intersection between service and medicine. Engaged with service-based occupations by being an in-home caretaker, Mathnasium instructor, and sports and sciences director who delivers quality care through individualized connections. Exploring the intersection of science and medicine through current and past research projects spanning a multitude of fields, including but not limited to dialysis, angiogenesis in breast cancer, and CRISPR protein knockouts. Strengthened passion for medicine, service, and soft skills through extracurricular activities in clubs, job shadowing a general practitioner, dermatologist, and pulmonologist, certifications, and workshops. Developing practical skills in data collection, analysis, medical records, and insights extraction.
● Brown University, Rhode Island
B.S. in Biomedical Engineering (Pre-Medicine), Class of 2027 Relevant Courses: Organic Chemistry I, Human Physiology, Circuits and Signals, Genetics, Statistical Inference I, Biomaterials, Ordinary Differential Equations, Equilibrium and Structures, Dynamics and Vibrations, Introduction to Engineering: Design, Multivariable Calculus, and Introduction to Chemistry
Pre-College Programs: Experimental Pathology Research, 2022; Neurobiology of Senses Course, 2018
● International School of Beaverton, Oregon
International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Program, 2021-2023; GPA: 3.98, WGPA: 4.56; SAT: 1530
● Student Volunteer at the Rhode Island Hospital
Tasked with greeting visitors and directing them to different places around the hospital. Work in the food pantry to distribute resources to members of the hospital community.
●Student Research in Dr. Schultz’s Lab
Employed as a student researcher in Dr. Schultz’s lab. Currently attending lab meetings and building an academic background surrounding the research topics of lipidomics, CRISPR in ZIKA virus, and pseudo-islet synthesis.
●Mathnasium Instructor
Worked with kids 5-18 years old in developing their mathematical skills through individualized tutoring. Required skills in interpersonal communication, caretaking, interacting with children, and multi-model collaboration.
Address: 4735 SW 77th Ave, Portland, OR 97225
●Skyhawks Sports Instructor and Director
Worked with kids ages 7-14, teaching pickleball, tennis, and science research to develop sports, life, and academic skills. Managed communications between the other coaches, curated lesson plans, bridged communication between the company and parents, and organized equipment logistics.
●Comfort Keepers Caregiver and Horizons In-Home Caregiving Partnered with a range of clients to assist them with completing daily tasks and ensuring a healthy, safe, and fulfilled life. Assisted with companionship and working with the client to live independently. Address: 3623 NE John Olsen Avenue, Hillsboro, OR 97124 (Comfort Keepers) 12655 SW Center St #480, Beaverton, OR 97005 (New Horizons)
●Oxford Royale Academy, United Kingdom
Summer Residential Program – Introduction to Medicine Course, 2019 LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE & EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES An engaged citizen who strives to grow holistically through community involvement and scientific practice. Contributing to the Brown community through governmental service, planning performances and collaborations, and affinity-based leadership. Served as the Chapter President and Regional Lt. Long-term pursuit in the arts through different academic and extracurricular projects.
●Brown University Student Council (2023-present)
Elected Community Outreach Officer
●Business Manager of Harmonic Motion (2024-present) Bridges communication between the University, outside organizations, student clubs, and Harmonic Motion. Registers and handles logistics for all performance and community bonding events.
●Junior State of America (JSA)
Elected Lieutenant Governor of Pacific Northwest Region (2022-23); Chapter President (2021-22)
●Beaverton City Mayoral Campaign (2020)
Served in Mayor Beaty’s Election Campaign as Core Team Member, 2020
●Music, Composition, and Songwriting (2019-present) Composing, recording, and singing on the piano and GarageBand.
●Other Activities: Family head in the Chinese Student Association (2024-present), Lion Dance performer
(2024-present), Science National Honor Society President (2022-23); School Yearbook Club Head Writer
& Designer (2018-22); Student Council (2019-22); Varsity Tennis (School & District) (2019-2023) AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS
Competitive team player who participated in school & regional science fairs focusing on biomedical applications that align with a career interest in medicine. These projects stretched my comfort zone with self-directed learning and gained experience in collaboration, problem-solving, and perseverance.
● Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF), 2022 Finalist in Behavioral and Social Science Category
● Northwest Science Expo (NWSE Regional), 2022
1st Place in Behavioral and Social Science Category
● Beaverton-Hillsboro Science and Engineering Fair (BHSE District), 2022 1st Place in Life Science Category; Outstanding Research in Psychology
● Oregon Music Teacher’s Association (OMTA), 2021
OMTA-Piano Level 9 Completion
SKILLS
Technical Skills: ImageJ, Edupack, LTspice, Google Spreadsheets, Fusion360, Snapgene, circuits, Arduino Lab Experience. Projects range from exploring combinational therapeutic drug treatments in mouse triple-negative breast cancer cells to investigating gene expression in Drosophila, as well as numerous organic chemistry and clinical physiology experiments. Soft Skills: Interpersonal and multimodal communication, advocacy, organization, quick problem-solving, mindful leadership, customer service, adaptability, creativity, critical thinking, empathy REFERENCES
Carsten Shultz (Lab Principal Investigator) - ********@****.***, 971-***-**** Marisa Fortney (Student Government Advisor) - **************@*****.***, 973-***-**** Peer References
Ava Stamatakis (Class Coordinating Board President) - ****************@*****.***, 443-***-**** Morgan Anderson (Classmate) - ***************@*****.***, 229-***-****