Richard Phan is a reliable, energetic, resourceful, perseverant, tenacious, and motivated individual. They are a first-generation low-income senior student at Stanford University majoring in Cellular, Molecular, and Developmental Biology. Richard's future aspirations include attending medical school to become a physician who can enhance healthcare in underdeveloped countries lacking in wealth and resources. They are currently working as an Ophthalmology Research Assistant at Stanford University School of Medicine, where they are researching the molecular genetics of ocular diseases. Richard is also experienced as a Course Development Assistant at Stanford University and as a DoorDash Driver, where they gained exceptional customer relations skills and a Top Dasher rating. In addition, they have worked as a San Antonio Regional Hospital Assistant, providing patient care and facilitating communication between patients, visitors, and staff. Richard's academic background includes a Bachelor's degree in Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology from Stanford University, where they have also been involved in lecturing and peer tutoring.