Honor Society® member
Priyanka B. Altman
Research Intern at Biodel
- Dartmouth College
- Chemistry, Medicine
- Class of 2018
- Danbury, CT
Member since June 2015
About
Rising sophomore at Dartmouth College planning to major in Chemistry and eventually go to medical or veterinary school. Eager to use love of science to help others. Also a classical violinist and have been playing for eleven years. Currently an intern at Biodel, a pharmaceutical company making diabetes drugs.
Education
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Dartmouth College
Chemistry/Math
2014 – 2018
Honors and awards
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Danbury High School Valedictorian Class of 2014
First in class of 660+
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National Merit Scholar 2014
For high performance on PSAT and competitive application process
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Lieberman Scholar 2014
Award given by former Senator Joseph Lieberman
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National Honor Society Regional Winner 2014
1 of 9 winners in country
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T.J. Watson Scholar 2014
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Connecticut Governor's Scholar 2013
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National AP Scholar
13 APs taken with scores of 4 or 5
Goals and interests
- Career goal
I would like to be a physician. I have not decided what specific field of medicine most interests me, but I am particularly drawn to pediatrics and neurology.
- Graduate school interests
I plan to go to medical school, and get either an M.D. or an M.D./PhD.
- Outside the classroom
- Classical Violinist for 11 years
- Classical Pianist for 13 years
Experience
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Research Intern
Biodel
Jun 2015 – Sep 2015
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Research Assistant
Dartmouth College, Mathematics Department with Dr. Dorothy Wallace
Jan 2015 – Jun 2015
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Assistant Teacher
Dartmouth College French Department
Sep 2014 – Nov 2014
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Tutor in Math and Reading
Kumon Learning Center
Aug 2013 – Jul 2014
Volunteering
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Volunteer at Animal Shelter
Animal Care Enthusiasts at Dartmouth College
Apr 2015 – Jun 2015
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Solo Pianist and Violinist
Nursing Homes and Hospices
Sep 2014 – Jun 2018
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Orchestral Musician
Danbury Music Centre
Jun 2006 – Jun 2015
Languages
- English (US) Fluent
- French (France) Fluent
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