Hometown: Voorhees, New Jersey  

About me: 

In 2018, I received a B.S. in Biomedical Sciences from the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia. Aside from completing this degree, I also met my goal of learning different dance styles. I choreographed for and competed on a collegiate level dance team throughout my undergraduate years. That same year, I completed a post-baccalaureate program in Biological Sciences at Temple University. Before beginning the MS program at Touro COM, I took advantage of numerous opportunities to broaden my knowledge and experience in the medical field. I worked as a scribe in the emergency department of Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, as a clinical assistant at Princeton Brain and Spine Center, and as a medical assistant at Virtua Hospital's internal medicine clinic. I firmly believe medicine is partly art and partly science. My clinical experiences and school solidify my scientific knowledge, while dance complements the art of practicing it. Dance has been a big part of my identity as it has taught me to be compassionate, innovative, and resilient. These qualities are now my greatest strengths, and I will carry them with me in my endeavors in medical school and beyond to provide tailored care for my patients. 

Fun Fact:

I had fainted on stage during one of the dance competitions. Because the scene required me to play dead, the timing was in my favor, and the audience perceived it as part of the act. I regained consciousness just in time for the next segment, and I danced until the end because "the show must go on."

Goals in SGA Position: 

Growing up in India, adequate medical care was not easily accessible in my village, so we relied on annual medical camps hosted by city doctors. But convincing the villagers to trust the assistance offered and addressing their concerns was only half the battle. At a young age, I seized this opportunity to assist doctors in convincing my community to get vaccinated, as well as to voice their concerns and assist them in obtaining resources from the doctors. I learned that in order to see a change, you must be willing to work for it. Our Touro COM students have innovative ideas to improve the healthcare experience on campus and in the community, and I want to be a part of it. As SGA President, my goal is to provide resources and a platform for my peers to have their ideas heard and to offer assistance in putting them into action. Furthermore, I want to collaborate closely with the faculty and administration to understand their efforts and investment in us as they guide us to become resilient and compassionate physicians. At the very least, I want to be everyone's friend so they can trust me to represent their wants and needs.

Hometown: Mount Vernon, NY and Ocho Rios, Jamaica⠀

About Me: 

I was born and raised for part of my life on the island of Jamaica. I emigrated from Jamaica to New York to begin high school in 2010. I knew very early on that I wanted to be a doctor, which was one of the reasons my mom and I immigrated to the United States, to expand my opportunities to pursue my dreams.

I graduated from New York University in 2018 with a Bachelor of Science in Global Public Health and a minor in Chemistry. Majoring in public health helped me to find my purpose in medicine, which is to use my training to enter underserved communities and create solutions to reduce the barriers to healthcare and for students, the barriers to pursuing medicine. This is largely the reason why I am a mentor and am currently working on a website directed toward mentoring this population. Before starting OMS-l, I was a clinical research associate at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, where I managed CAR-T immunotherapy clinical trials in various stages of development. I also completed the master's program here at Touro, which allowed me to matriculate into medical school.

In my free time, I like to do brain games and puzzles, practice new languages, and dabble in a bit of photography.

Fun Fact:

I was a Parliamentarian in my high school student government as well.

Goals in SGA position:

My goal as a Parliamentarian is to continue to facilitate and coordinate opportunities for students to remain engaged in our community inside and outside of Touro. I want students to feel proud that they are a student at Touro and inspired to engage with the Middletown community.