'Dickinson Has Been the Perfect Balance I Was Looking For'
Student Snapshot: Eva Lamichhane ’28
Eva Lamichhane ’28 is combining rigorous science coursework with community engagement and hands-on health care experiences as she prepares for a career in medicine. Through volunteering, leadership, internships and work with local and Nepali communities, she has developed a growing interest in primary care, health equity and preventive medicine.
Hometown:
Mechanicsburg, Pa.
High school:
Cumberland Valley High School.
Major:
Biochemistry & molecular biology with a health studies certificate.
Best thing about my Dickinson experience so far:
The best part of my Dickinson experience has been the relationships I have built by being immersed in the community. Given how close-knit Dickinson is, I have had many opportunities to get to know my peers and give back to the broader community. Whether I am volunteering, conducting research or connecting with the community in the area, I can already see my liberal-arts education reflected in my everyday experiences. These opportunities have helped me better understand why I want to pursue medicine and what kind of physician I hope to become.
Best thing about my major:
Although biochemistry & molecular biology is a very rigorous major, the biology and chemistry faculty are extremely supportive and approachable. I feel more confident in my studies knowing that I can always turn to my professors when I have questions or need additional support.
On choosing Dickinson:
Ultimately, I was drawn to Dickinson for the opportunities to build close relationships with professors, advisors and the broader community. As a pre-med student, I knew I could get rigorous preparation in the sciences, but I also wanted the flexibility of a liberal-arts education to explore areas such as health equity and social determinants of health. At a larger institution, it can be easy to become one of hundreds of pre-med students competing for the same research positions, leadership roles and even professors’ attention. Dickinson has been the perfect balance I was looking for.
About my internships:
Over the past two years, I have had the opportunity to intern at a regional hospital in Nepal and at Sadler Health Center in Carlisle. At the hospital, I rotated through the emergency, pediatrics, pathology and outpatient departments, gaining firsthand exposure to a variety of conditions and seeing how access to care, health literacy and socioeconomic circumstances can affect health outcomes. At Sadler Health Center, I helped identify individuals who were overdue for a Pap smear or HPV testing and documented patterns across the patient population. Together, these experiences have helped me better understand the different factors that shape a patient’s health and have strengthened my interest in primary care, health equity and preventive medicine.
Post-Dickinson plans:
After graduation, I hope to attend medical school and eventually become a family medicine physician.
Most important thing I’ve learned so far:
As a Type A person, I always felt like I needed to have my life mapped out far in advance. However, some of the experiences that have shaped me most came from stepping outside of my comfort zone. I’ve learned that it’s okay not to have everything figured out because some of the things I am most passionate about now came from being willing to try something new.
Clubs and organizations:
Penn State Hampden Medical Center (volunteer), UPMC West Shore (patient care technician), Non-resident Nepali Association (volunteer), Alcohol Peer Educator, Helping Heart Dickinson (president), Minority Association of Pre-Medical Students (parliamentarian), Asian and Asian American Collective (event chair) and Pre-Health Society.
Honors/scholarships/awards:
Waidner-Spahr Library Research Prize for Excellence in First-Year Research, First-Year Chemistry Award, Wheel and Chain Leadership Award, Forney P. George Scholar and Red Cross Outstanding Youth Award.
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Published August 26, 2026