Alex Tang's dream of becoming a physician started in grade school when he read Lisa Sanders' 'Diagnosis' column in The New York Times Magazine. Although he often encountered unfamiliar medical terms, Tang was captivated by the magic of medicine, as Sanders described how physicians turned puzzling sets of symptoms into concrete diagnoses and treatment plans for patients. A decade later, Tang is one step closer to achieving his dream. The MIT senior has challenged himself academically, dual-majoring in chemistry and biology and minoring in biomedical engineering. 'All of the courses have encouraged me to think about problems through different lenses,' he says. Tang has also challenged himself as the editor-in-chief of MIT's student newspaper, The Tech, and as a competitive triathlete. In the fall, he will begin medical school, where he hopes to develop clinical skills and continue honing his scientific abilities. Ultimately, he aspires to pursue a career as a physician-scientist,...
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