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Science Leader Alex DeShields '12
High School: Matignon High School, Cambridge, Mass.; Jesuit College Preparatory, Dallas, Texas
Connecticut College Major: Biological Sciences
Internships
Summer 2011 - Clinical shadow
- Hallmark Healthcare Systems, Melrose, Mass. Clinical observation with ER physician Dr. Sonia Beauvais
- Shoreline Allergy, Norton Shores, MI. Clinical/private practice observation with allergist, internist Dr. Frederick DeTorres
Summer 2010 - Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC. Six-week internship, Summer Medical and Dental Education Program (SMDEP)
Future Goals
Aspiring to become an allergist/immunologist. Hopes to study immunology and the direct correlation between childhood asthma and the inner-city environment
Extracurricular Activities
NESCAC indoor and outdoor track and field; team captain, men's track and field
Health Club 2009-2011
Dance Club 2009, 2010
SAAC - Student-Athlete Athletic Committee
ALANA Program
Accomplishments
Elected track Rookie of the Year 2009
Set two school records: long jump and 4x100 relay
Qualified for NESCAC, New-England, All-New England and ECAC championships for track in 4x100 and long jump
