ESP Biography

Brief Biographical Sketch:

Originally from Socal (Cathedral City to be specific)--I grew up in the Coachella Valley, which lies in the Colorado Desert. The desert is awesome--but a bit like an island. Everyone's either itching to get out of there, or never wanting to leave. Guess which category I'm in...

I am from multiple ethic backgrounds--my mother is Russian, Lithuanian and Armenian--my father is African American and Native American (Cherokee). To make things even more complicated, I'm also adopted--my parents are both African American (with my Dad being also Native American).

I've been attracted to the idea of being a medical physician since junior high--it's always personally struck me as the perfect balance of engagement in humanity. A good doctor will accommodate multiple aspects of human needs--diagnosing pathology, teaching patients, guiding other support staff, delving into physiological, psychological, and social concerns, etc.--it's quite a dance. I'd love to do that.

I love music (especially when running) and am continuously amazed at the diverse and powerful effect that music can create. I am a huge fan of science-fiction novels, especially authors that do a fantastic job of creating detailed universes within their stories (Asimov, Herbert, Heinlein, etc.) On that note, I love adventure-based video games--ones with creative stories and dynamic controls. I also was an avid soccer player growing up. I love swimming and being suspended in water, but unfortunately I'm not a fast swimmer.

I am currently a senior at Stanford University majoring in biology. I will be graduating in fall quarter of the 2010-2011 school year. After undergrad at Stanford, I plan to do post-baccalaureate work at a Californian university, then apply to medical school.

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