Jeffrey Lee

http://jeffrey-lee.wix.com/portfolio

Summary of Qualifications
Upcoming first year medical student. Extensive volunteer and leadership experience with
community organizations, including Seattle Childrens Hospital, Pasados Animal Sanctuary, Seattle
Music Partners, and Special Olympics. Particular interest in providing resources to underserved
populations. Maintained a 3.91 GPA at the University of Washington as a double major in
Neurobiology and Philosophy (with college honors).
Education and Professional Experience
Thomas Jefferson Medical College (MD), 2016 Anticipated 2020
University of Washington (UW), 2012 Anticipated 2016:
o Double Major: Neurobiology & Philosophy (College Honors)
o Minor: Music
Professional Experience

Tutor at Tutor.com. 2012 Present:

o Tutoring 5-7 hours a week in English and Chemistry.
Riverbend Golf Course. 2010 2012

Caddy at Chambers Bay Golf Course. Summer 2010

Volunteer and Shadowing Experience
Volunteer, Seattle Childrens Hospital February 2013 Present
o Interacting and playing with children at Seattle Childrens Hospital.

Research Assistant, de La Iglesia Lab September 2014 Present

o Investigate neural mechanisms behind circadian rhythms.

Vice President, Special Olympics Club November 2014 Present

o Coach a flag football team for regional tournament and plan events that give children with
special needs the ability to experience the college life.
o Organized a state-wide soccer event and created a UW Special Olympics team to compete.

Volunteer, Pasados Animal Sanctuary January 2015 Present

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Volunteer as a farm hand and event photographer.

Mission is to provide a safe home for rescued and abused animals from all across
Washington.

Music Tutor, Seattle Music Partners October 2015 Present

o Teaching viola to fourth graders in low-income school districts in Seattle.

Mentor, Mentor/Mentee Program January 2015 Present

o Assist fellow undergraduates at the University of Washington in planning their academic and
professional futures.
HCASB Application Committee Member November 2014 March 2015
o Evaluated essays written by applicants seeking to gain admission to the Health Care Spring
Break Alternative program.
Health Care Spring Break Alternative, Walla Walla and Sequim Clinic March 2013 and 2014
o Shadowed physicians of varying specialties in rural Walla Walla and Sequim.
o Observed physician life both inside and outside of the hospital.

Shadowing, Seattle Childrens Hospital October December 2013

o Observed surgical procedures in pediatric care. Expanded my awareness of skills required
for different aspects of medicine.

Research Assistant (Psychology Research Lab), Seattle Childrens Hospital December 2012
October 2013
o Investigated chronic pain among children; connected the causal relations between pain and
social, psychological, and familial factors.

Camp Counselor, Waskowitz (Summer Camp for children aged 8-12) August 2012
o Led a cabin of ten kids; directed various activities provided by the camp, including exploring
the wilderness, going on hikes, and making ceramics.
Awards and Accomplishments

Mary Gates Scholarship. 2015.

Washington Research Foundation Fellowship. 2015.
Seattle Childrens Volunteer Scholarship. 2015.
Kenneth Parker Philosophy Scholarship. 2015.
UW Presidential Medalist. 2014:
o UW freshman presidential medalist, bestowed on the top student in each class.
Phi Beta Kappa Inductee. 2015.

Valedictorian, Kentwood High School. 2012.