Shayla’s story is one of COMMUNITY. After facing adversities early on in life, her ambitions showcase an earnest sentiment towards paying it forward and making a positive difference in healthcare.
SUMMARY
Hook: Survived near-death experience at birth
Goal: studying biology and attending medical school
Activities: Medical Scholars Program, HOSA for Future Health Professionals, Dynamic Genome Lab
Scholarship: 2022-23 Dr. Manuela and Dr. Randy Sosa Scholarship Fund Endowment
STRATEGY
Shayla’s dedication to paying forward the gift of healthcare is a meaningful and much-needed commitment to positive change in medicine. Her story is a remarkable example of community at UCR.
NARRATIVE
Paying It Forward: The Miracle of Healthcare
Shayla Nguyen doesn’t remember her near-death experience. But without the miracle of medicine, it’s highly likely that she wouldn’t be here today. During labor, Shayla’s mother was diagnosed with vasa previa, putting both of their lives in danger. With this knowledge, she decided to pursue healthcare to give back and pass on the life-saving miracles of medicine.
Shayla is majoring in biology and plans to attend medical school. She is exploring opportunities in programs such as the Medical Scholars Program and HOSA for Future Health Professionals, which will provide valuable experience for her career. She was also a recipient of the 2022-23 Dr. Manuela and Mr. Randy Sosa Scholarship Fund Endowment Scholarship.
SOUND BITES
Biology student passes on the miracle of healthcare
Surviving a near-death experience at birth, Shayla is determined to give back through a career in medicine
After surviving a near-death experience at birth, Shayla used that knowledge to attend UC Riverside as a biology major. At UCR, Shayla has access to programs and organizations that will offer valuable hands-on experience and set her up for success so she can pass on the miracle of healthcare to other communities.
Through the miracle of healthcare, Shayla’s life was changed from the moment she was born. After she and her mother survived a dangerous labor complication, Shayla became a biology major and decided to pursue a career in medicine. Just as that life-saving experience shaped her future, an education at UC Riverside is helping students shape their paths and succeed in their goals.
QUOTE
“At UCR, the opportunities to succeed as an undergraduate student are nearly limitless.”
“At UCR, I intend to pass on the miracles of medicine as I study biology and make my way to medical school.”
SOCIAL MEDIA
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Shayla Nguyen is a CNAS student majoring in biology. Her goal is to work in healthcare and give back to her community. Shayla is involved with the Medical Scholars Program, HOSA for Future Health Professionals, and Dynamic Genome Lab. These organizations will not only provide valuable hands-on experiences, but also set her up for success in her career.
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After experiencing the life-saving miracle of medicine at birth, Shayla Nguyen is paying it forward by studying biology and pursuing a career in healthcare. Shayla is exploring a variety of opportunities through different organizations on campus, which has provided her with important hands-on experiences that will influence her future and set her up for success.
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