Shawn Lim is currently a fourth year medical student at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) in Galveston, Texas. He was born and raised in Sugar Land, Texas and graduated from the University of Texas at Dallas with a B.S. in Biochemistry. After college, he worked as a neurology medical assistant and as a dermatology medical assistant before pursing his love for coffee as a barista. He has spent three years involved in APAMSA, serving as the president of UTMB’s APAMSA chapter and as a Region IX Director before taking on his current role as a South Region Director. He is passionate about mentorship and is a strong proponent of paying it forward. Shawn aims to pursue a career as a dermatologist with a special interest in global health. Outside of medicine, he enjoys playing flag football, cooking, exploring local restaurants and cafes, and travel hacking.