Yiping Yu

Facilitated AMSA ISN events (online and in person) and organized suitable platforms/locations for events including North American events. Invited & liaised with speakers for events, including making alternative plans should sudden changes in their schedules arise. Coordinated with the president and vice president, as well as general team members regularly, developing new events to represent and advocate for international medical students.

Conducted investigation on COVID-19 variants transmissibility, studied the changes between mutations on the RBD region for WT virus and the established variants of concern, developed critical thinking and problem sovling skills by the analysis and interpretation of scientific data Improved written and oral scientific communication skills by the preparation of a detailed written scientific report and a 15 minutes presentation seminar based on the research project Collaborated with PhD students from diverse disciplines and various lab researchers, expanded interpersonal skills by working as part of a team

Provided professional patient services and clerical functions as directed by the nurse manager. Promoted and maintained outstanding customer relations with patients, visitors and other hospital staff. Acquired exceptional interpersonal and customer relation skills to communicate with the members of the public and a variety of health professionals. Developed the ability to be organised, efficient and proactive in a busy ward environment, as well as proven experience with telephones, reception, clerical and good computer skills.

Facilitated careers and employability workshops to students, displayed well-developed communication skills and leadership skills through 1.5-2 hours long zoom meetings per workshop, strong Microsoft Word, Excel, video conference software (Zoom) skills and social media familiarity. Delivered events and activities tailored to the student community, worked in a team of 2 peer leaders to share experiences and employability skills with the university community. Able to work under pressure Planned and conducted 1 hour-long peer-run small group sessions in a team with 2-3 other peer leaders, demonstrated high levels of organisational skills, time management skills and ability to work in a team Distributed feel meals and fruit and veggies boxes to the university community. Established sound Excel knowledge and skills, able to handle large data sets and good attention to details

Hosted zoom meetings with first-year students as a mentor, displayed high levels of leadership skills and communication skills through facilitating activities and discussing students' issues and concerns Planned 1 hour-long games and activities help new students fit into university environment, established sound lesson planning skills and time management skills. Introduced various university services and facilities to new students, gained rich understandings of various services university supply students. Received positive feedback from all 10 mentees in the peer mentor group.

Investigated how disease-specific cellular or biochemical changes can be experimentally detected and used to diagnose disease. Communicated effectively with peers and professionals through written reports, oral presentations and online discussions. Performed experimental or diagnostic laboratory technique, such as H&E staining, Western Blot and PCR analysis Related experimental observations with scientific literature and social perspective, as well as collaborated with peers and other professionals to investigate disease.

Planned both online and in-person events, such as Games Night, Orientation Clubs Day stall and Amazing Race, received several positive feedbacks and applications to join the program. Improved the event planning skills Organised and hosted breakout room activities during events, communicated and publicised about the ISA program through highly-developed speaking skills, presentation skills, leadership skills and team-working abilities Managed and administrated activities through online platforms such as Discord and Facebook Messenger chats, consolidated technical skills and computer skills Hosted faculty tours in the Orientation week, filmed the faculty tour videos for the University of Melbourne website. Familiar with the student support services the university offers and regularly promoted to students

Chaired the 2020 AusWHO as Assistant Chair, facilitated productive and effective deliberations with the co-chair. Acquired rich debating and public speaking skills Ensured rules of procedures are followed throughout committee sessions, displayed well-developed leadership skills running regional bloc meetings with 150 participants in total Led delegates in writing resolutions and other documents as required, established professional written and verbal communication skills Coordinated with committee assistants in ensuring smooth committee operations, gained high levels of management and organisational skills.

International Student Ambassador (ISA) - University of Melbourne Student Union International Department Student Peer Leaders Network Student Representative - Experimental Design and Data Analytics Student Representative - Molecular and Cellular Biomedicine Student Representative - Mechanisms for Human Disease Student Representative - Frontiers in Human Disease Peer Mentor - University of Melbourne, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences Host Tour Guide - University of Melbourne Student Union Summerfest

Student Senior Council 2019 Emily Service Captain 2019 Chair of the Safe Schools Committee 2019 Safe Schools Committee 2018-2019 Gabriel Singers 2017-2019 Chorale 2016-2019 Strike! Handbells 2018-2019 Williams Guitar Ensemble 2016-2019