At some point in our lives, we have all faced “failure” or at least what seems to us as a failure. We’ve all been there, trust me. In fact, medical school can present opportunities to face failure in some way, shape, or form. It’s not the failure that defines you; what defines you is how […]
Avni Patel
MS4, University of Mississippi Medical Center School of Medicine
Avni discovered in the past three years of medical school that she is more than just a future physician. She loves traveling, advocating for patients and students, and serving as a leader. She has lived in Mississippi her entire life, and it has taught her true community.
Avni serves on Board of Trustees for Mississippi State Medical Association and Central Medical Society in addition to serving as the 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.
Giving Thanks
Fall is my favorite season out of the whole year. I love the warm colors, perfect weather, cinnamon spice, leaves, and everything else that entails the fall season, including one of my favorite holidays: Thanksgiving. To me, Thanksgiving is a time for giving thanks. It’s the perfect time to reflect and acknowledge all of the […]
Building Confidence
Confidence has been something I have always struggled with—even now. When I had the opportunity to round on the wards this past summer, I found that there was still much to learn. How am I going to be prepared for what’s to come my third year of medical school? I started experiencing self-doubt. But guess […]
