Kellie Lim

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Kellie Lim, a triple amputee due to bacterial meningitis at age 8,[1] graduated near the top of her class at UCLA medical school in 2007 after having been given only a 15% chance of survival.[2] Lim was born in Michigan and raised by her blind mother, Sandy Lim, in Detroit.[3] She cites her experience as an ill child as the reason she has chosen to become a pediatrician.[1] She does not use a prosthetic arm, and performs most medical procedures with just one arm. She uses prosthetic legs to walk.[4]

The story of Lim's graduation was covered by news outlets throughout the United States and she was honored by ABC as Person of the Week in June 2007.[5] Prior to attending UCLA, she attended Chicago's Northwestern University where she was an advocate for students with disabilities.[6]

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b Larry Gordon (2007-05-27). Dream Defies Loss of Limbs. Los Angeles Times. Retrieved on 2008-03-07.
  2. ^ Student to Become Pediatrician With 1 Arm, 2 Fingers. WMAQ Chicago (2007-05-29). Retrieved on 2008-03-07.
  3. ^ Jane Der (2007-06-10). Meningitis Survivor Fulfills Dream. Daily Bruin. Retrieved on 2008-03-07.
  4. ^ Triple Amputee to Graduate from Medical School. CNN (2007-05-29). Retrieved on 2008-03-07.
  5. ^ Charles Gibson (2007-06-01). Person of the Week: Kellie Lim. ABC World News. Retrieved on 2008-03-07.
  6. ^ Meredith Buse (2002-02-08). Campaign for Campus Accessibility Raises Awareness. The Daily Northwestern. Retrieved on 2008-03-07.
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