If you’ve read my biography, then you know I hold several leadership positions at my medical school. I’ll be the first to tell you that by no means am I a perfect leader. In fact, the only way to really learn leadership is by doing it. So I’m here to share with you ways I’ve […]
Avani Patel
Fourth-Year, University of Mississippi Medical Center School of Medicine
Avani discovered in the past four years of medical school that she is more than just a future physician. She has found passions in other areas of medicine such as policy, advocacy, and healthcare administration. Therefore, she is taking an interim year to pursue these passions which she will share throughout her blog posts before pursuing residency.
She also enjoys traveling, advocating for patients and students, and serving as a leader locally and nationally. She has lived in Mississippi her entire life, and it has taught her true community. Avani serves on Board of Trustees for Mississippi State Medical Association, Executive Council for Central Medical Society, and the Ambassador Steering Committee for American Medical Association in addition to serving as the 2017-18 Southern Chair of the Organization of Student Representatives affiliated with the Association of American Medical Colleges.
Outside of school, she enjoys nurturing friendships, spending time with family, meeting new people, public speaking, organizing events, and writing. A few other noteworthy passions of hers are adventure, cars, beauty, and fashion.
Prescription for Effective Lobbying: Part Two
The lessons for effective lobbying don’t stop here. If you missed part one, then check it out. If you’ve been waiting for part two, then without further ado, let’s get started! Don’t use form letters. This goes hand in hand with stating why an issue is important to you personally, which I wrote about in […]
Prescription for Effective Lobbying: Part One
When I started medical school, I never thought policy and advocacy were topics I would ever be interested in. In fact, I thought it was more about politics than supporting a cause. After getting involved with the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Medical Association, I found my passion supporting or advocating for issues […]
