Braden graduated from Cornell University, triple majoring in chemistry, biology, and Spanish literature. He also completed minors in European studies and Latin American studies and worked in a chemical engineering lab designing lipid nanoparticles for intracellular drug delivery. He uses his education in the humanities to complement his extensive knowledge in the natural sciences and is passionate about sharing his understanding of these subjects with others.
Braden has held various TA positions throughout his time in college, including serving as the senior/head TA in general chemistry and genetics. Currently, he is taking a gap year to work as a medical assistant at a local pediatric clinic and is excited to further apply his scientific knowledge in medical school.
Undergraduate: Cornell University
MCAT Total: 526 (100th percentile)
Braden loves to play chess and is using his gap year to play in several chess tournaments in hopes of earning the title of chess master.
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