College of2024
Completed
Bachelor of Science in Medical Biology
De La Salle University, Dasmariñas
College of Science
Modeling · Medicine
BIOCHEMISTRY
Poised for purpose
From runway discipline to the science of medicine.
Future direction
Forensic pathology and meaningful community service.
I am learning to carry every lesson forward
Elijah Paulyn F.De Villa
Biochemistry · MD 1
Prelim Issue 01
Prelim Issue 01
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Profile
Caloocan · Cavite · Manila
A life shaped by movement, expression, and an enduring curiosity for science.
I was born and raised in Caloocan City and moved to Cavite when I was thirteen.
I began working as a fashion model in 2019 and joined multiple runway shows through 2026. I completed my Bachelor of Science in Medical Biology in 2024, then entered medical school in 2026.
These paths may look different, but both have taught me how to prepare with discipline, adapt under pressure, and keep growing beyond what feels familiar.
“A diverse background can become a strength in the making of a physician.”
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Education
Two foundations.
One direction.
2026
Current
Doctor of Medicine
Manila Central University
College of Medicine
2019 to 2026 Fashion model and runway participant
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Experience
Lessons beyond the classroom.
Assistant Model Trainer
MTP Productions
Teaching runway skills strengthened my patience. It taught me to guide others one lesson at a time and never judge anyone by their starting point.
Creatives Committee Member
DLSUD College of Science, CSCS-SG
For one year, I helped develop creative materials that supported student activities and communication.
Online Food Service
Six months
The experience developed my consistency, customer awareness, and ability to work responsibly in a fast-moving environment.
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Learning journey
Biochemistry, Prelim Chapters
Six lessons. One growing view of medicine.
Biochemistry & Medicine
Medicine begins at the molecular level.
I began by discovering the essential relationship between normal biochemical processes and the molecular basis of disease. This chapter helped me understand that medicine depends on knowing how life functions at the cellular level, because even the smallest molecular change can shape a person's health.
cells · health · diseaseWater & pH
Balance depends on what appears simple.
I learned that water is far more than a basic necessity. As the body's universal biological solvent, it supports countless reactions, while hydrogen bonding, buffer systems, and precise pH regulation protect cells from physiological disruption and help preserve a stable internal environment.
H₂O · buffers · homeostasisAmino Acids & Peptides
Small structures create extraordinary variety.
Studying the standard amino acids introduced me to their structural diversity and physicochemical properties. I began to appreciate how these versatile building blocks combine into peptides and proteins, allowing cells to create the wide range of structures and functions needed for life.
R groups · peptides · possibilityProteins: Determination of Primary Structure
Sequence becomes the first map of function.
I explored how the exact order of amino acids forms a polypeptide's primary structure. Learning about the laboratory methods used to sequence and map protein backbones showed me how carefully gathered molecular evidence can reveal the identity and possible behavior of a protein.
sequence · mapping · evidenceProteins: Higher Orders of Structure
How a protein folds shapes what it can do.
This lesson brought me from sequence to form. I studied the forces that stabilize secondary, tertiary, and quaternary structures, and I learned why a protein's three-dimensional conformation is inseparable from its biological function. Structure is not merely appearance; it is part of the mechanism.
folding · conformation · functionMechanism of Action & Kinetics
Catalysts turn chemical possibility into life.
I connected catalytic principles with the way enzymes lower activation energy and accelerate metabolic reactions. Michaelis-Menten kinetics and allosteric regulation helped me see how the body controls reaction rates with remarkable precision to maintain metabolic balance.
activation energy · kinetics · regulationSmall Group Discussion
From careful questions to compassionate care.
The Small Group Discussions showed me that every patient conversation begins with careful attention. Before reaching a conclusion, I must first listen to what the patient feels, thinks, and chooses to share.
Each discussion carries a learning curve. Biochemistry helps me connect a patient's experience with the processes occurring inside the body, turning separate details into a clearer clinical picture.
Regardless of what a patient feels or believes, our purpose remains the same: to understand their needs and help them move toward better health with respect and compassion.
Academic recognition
Dean’s
List
2021
2022
2023
De La Salle University, Dasmariñas
College of Science
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Closing reflection
Still here.
Still trying.
Still becoming.
I may not have everything figured out yet, but I am proud of myself for continuing to show up and try. I have faced many challenges, and I am learning that failure does not define me.
I will keep moving forward one step at a time, trusting that every experience will eventually find its place in the physician I am becoming.
Future direction
Forensic Pathology
Working toward the MD and a future dedicated to giving back to the community.
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