Yiran Wang

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   Student Spotlight: Yiran Wang | School of Medicine | School of Medicine | Case Western Reserve University

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   Education record: degree in chemistry and chemical biology

   Following graduation in 2016 with a degree in chemistry and chemical biology

   Identity: Yiran Wang

   Yiran Wang Second-year medical student Yiran Wang's decision to attend medical school was unexpected. The experience of participating in a summer shadowing program at New York-Presbyterian Hospital as an undergraduate student unearthed Wang's passion for medicine. "It was electrifying to be in that environment—to observe surgeries and procedures in the operating room, witness connections develop between physicians and patients in conversation and learn from all different members of the healthcare team," said Wang. "I felt like there was nothing else I'd rather do than medicine." Using creativity to solve problems is what drew Wang to study science as an undergraduate student at Cornell University, where she was preparing to pursue a career as a synthetic chemist. Following graduation in 2016 with a degree in chemistry and chemical biology, Wang worked as a patient care coordinator in a dermatology clinic, where her desire to become a practicing physician was solidified. Having the time to spend with patients taught her to value the importance of building longitudinal relationships. In preparation to apply to medical school, she joined a structural biology and bioinformatics lab as a research fellow at the Vaccine Research Center at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). She spent the next three years conducting vaccine design research working with researchers to improve vaccine design. "I saw myself growing a lot in this period as a scientist, communicator and leader, but ultimately, I wanted to apply these skills into clinical practice and working with patients," said Wang. The opportunity to have research and clinical training integrated into the medical school experience is what drew Wang to Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. "I wanted to be part of a collaborative and supportive student community," she explains. "I also liked that the curriculum offered flexibility to explore career and personal interests, which for me included research, teaching and art."

   Professional role: Following graduation in 2016 with a degree in chemistry and chemical biology, Wang worked as a patient care coordinator in a dermatology clinic, where her desire to become a practicing physician was solidified. Having the time to spend with patients taught her to value the importance of building longitudinal relationships.

   Yiran Wang Second-year medical student Yiran Wang's decision to attend medical school was unexpected. The experience of participating in a summer shadowing program at New York-Presbyterian Hospital as an undergraduate student unearthed Wang's passion for medicine. "It was electrifying to be in that environment—to observe surgeries and procedures in the operating room, witness connections develop between physicians and patients in conversation and learn from all different members of the healthcare team," said Wang. "I felt like there was nothing else I'd rather do than medicine." Using creativity to solve problems is what drew Wang to study science as an undergraduate student at Cornell University, where she was preparing to pursue a career as a synthetic chemist. Following graduation in 2016 with a degree in chemistry and chemical biology, Wang worked as a patient care coordinator in a dermatology clinic, where her desire to become a practicing physician was solidified. Having the time to spend with patients taught her to value the importance of building longitudinal relationships. In preparation to apply to medical school, she joined a structural biology and bioinformatics lab as a research fellow at the Vaccine Research Center at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). She spent the next three years conducting vaccine design research working with researchers to improve vaccine design. "I saw myself growing a lot in this period as a scientist, communicator and leader, but ultimately, I wanted to apply these skills into clinical practice and working with patients," said Wang. The opportunity to have research and clinical training integrated into the medical school experience is what drew Wang to Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. "I wanted to be part of a collaborative and supportive student community," she explains. "I also liked that the curriculum offered flexibility to explore career and personal interests, which for me included research, teaching and art."

   Professional role: In preparation to apply to medical school, she joined a structural biology and bioinformatics lab as a research fellow at the Vaccine Research Center at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). She spent the next three years conducting vaccine design research working with researchers to improve vaccine design.

   Yiran Wang Second-year medical student Yiran Wang's decision to attend medical school was unexpected. The experience of participating in a summer shadowing program at New York-Presbyterian Hospital as an undergraduate student unearthed Wang's passion for medicine. "It was electrifying to be in that environment—to observe surgeries and procedures in the operating room, witness connections develop between physicians and patients in conversation and learn from all different members of the healthcare team," said Wang. "I felt like there was nothing else I'd rather do than medicine." Using creativity to solve problems is what drew Wang to study science as an undergraduate student at Cornell University, where she was preparing to pursue a career as a synthetic chemist. Following graduation in 2016 with a degree in chemistry and chemical biology, Wang worked as a patient care coordinator in a dermatology clinic, where her desire to become a practicing physician was solidified. Having the time to spend with patients taught her to value the importance of building longitudinal relationships. In preparation to apply to medical school, she joined a structural biology and bioinformatics lab as a research fellow at the Vaccine Research Center at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). She spent the next three years conducting vaccine design research working with researchers to improve vaccine design. "I saw myself growing a lot in this period as a scientist, communicator and leader, but ultimately, I wanted to apply these skills into clinical practice and working with patients," said Wang. The opportunity to have research and clinical training integrated into the medical school experience is what drew Wang to Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. "I wanted to be part of a collaborative and supportive student community," she explains. "I also liked that the curriculum offered flexibility to explore career and personal interests, which for me included research, teaching and art."

   Professional role: patient care coordinator in a dermatology clinic

   Yiran Wang Second-year medical student Yiran Wang's decision to attend medical school was unexpected. The experience of participating in a summer shadowing program at New York-Presbyterian Hospital as an undergraduate student unearthed Wang's passion for medicine. "It was electrifying to be in that environment—to observe surgeries and procedures in the operating room, witness connections develop between physicians and patients in conversation and learn from all different members of the healthcare team," said Wang. "I felt like there was nothing else I'd rather do than medicine." Using creativity to solve problems is what drew Wang to study science as an undergraduate student at Cornell University, where she was preparing to pursue a career as a synthetic chemist. Following graduation in 2016 with a degree in chemistry and chemical biology, Wang worked as a patient care coordinator in a dermatology clinic, where her desire to become a practicing physician was solidified. Having the time to spend with patients taught her to value the importance of building longitudinal relationships. In preparation to apply to medical school, she joined a structural biology and bioinformatics lab as a research fellow at the Vaccine Research Center at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). She spent the next three years conducting vaccine design research working with researchers to improve vaccine design. "I saw myself growing a lot in this period as a scientist, communicator and leader, but ultimately, I wanted to apply these skills into clinical practice and working with patients," said Wang. The opportunity to have research and clinical training integrated into the medical school experience is what drew Wang to Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. "I wanted to be part of a collaborative and supportive student community," she explains. "I also liked that the curriculum offered flexibility to explore career and personal interests, which for me included research, teaching and art."

   Professional role: research fellow at the Vaccine Research Center at the National Institutes of Health (NIH)

   Yiran Wang Second-year medical student Yiran Wang's decision to attend medical school was unexpected. The experience of participating in a summer shadowing program at New York-Presbyterian Hospital as an undergraduate student unearthed Wang's passion for medicine. "It was electrifying to be in that environment—to observe surgeries and procedures in the operating room, witness connections develop between physicians and patients in conversation and learn from all different members of the healthcare team," said Wang. "I felt like there was nothing else I'd rather do than medicine." Using creativity to solve problems is what drew Wang to study science as an undergraduate student at Cornell University, where she was preparing to pursue a career as a synthetic chemist. Following graduation in 2016 with a degree in chemistry and chemical biology, Wang worked as a patient care coordinator in a dermatology clinic, where her desire to become a practicing physician was solidified. Having the time to spend with patients taught her to value the importance of building longitudinal relationships. In preparation to apply to medical school, she joined a structural biology and bioinformatics lab as a research fellow at the Vaccine Research Center at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). She spent the next three years conducting vaccine design research working with researchers to improve vaccine design. "I saw myself growing a lot in this period as a scientist, communicator and leader, but ultimately, I wanted to apply these skills into clinical practice and working with patients," said Wang. The opportunity to have research and clinical training integrated into the medical school experience is what drew Wang to Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. "I wanted to be part of a collaborative and supportive student community," she explains. "I also liked that the curriculum offered flexibility to explore career and personal interests, which for me included research, teaching and art."

   Professional role: Second-year medical student

   Yiran Wang Second-year medical student Yiran Wang's decision to attend medical school was unexpected. The experience of participating in a summer shadowing program at New York-Presbyterian Hospital as an undergraduate student unearthed Wang's passion for medicine. "It was electrifying to be in that environment—to observe surgeries and procedures in the operating room, witness connections develop between physicians and patients in conversation and learn from all different members of the healthcare team," said Wang. "I felt like there was nothing else I'd rather do than medicine." Using creativity to solve problems is what drew Wang to study science as an undergraduate student at Cornell University, where she was preparing to pursue a career as a synthetic chemist. Following graduation in 2016 with a degree in chemistry and chemical biology, Wang worked as a patient care coordinator in a dermatology clinic, where her desire to become a practicing physician was solidified. Having the time to spend with patients taught her to value the importance of building longitudinal relationships. In preparation to apply to medical school, she joined a structural biology and bioinformatics lab as a research fellow at the Vaccine Research Center at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). She spent the next three years conducting vaccine design research working with researchers to improve vaccine design. "I saw myself growing a lot in this period as a scientist, communicator and leader, but ultimately, I wanted to apply these skills into clinical practice and working with patients," said Wang. The opportunity to have research and clinical training integrated into the medical school experience is what drew Wang to Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. "I wanted to be part of a collaborative and supportive student community," she explains. "I also liked that the curriculum offered flexibility to explore career and personal interests, which for me included research, teaching and art."

   Research interests: vaccine design research

   She spent the next three years conducting vaccine design research working with researchers to improve vaccine design.