About Patricia

Born in Brazil, but enjoys dual citizenship Brazil and Uruguay, Patricia is currently finishing her 3rd year of medical school in Montevideo, Uruguay.

Before starting medical school, she had the opportunity to travel extensively and also lived in 7 different countries. She is fluent in 5 languages and uses those skills to do small jobs like translations or teaching private English classes, to help support herself through school.

She has a passion for humanitarian and relief aid, which has led her to work as a medical volunteer 3 times in Chad (Central Africa) and once at a refugee camp in Oinofyta, Greece. She writes about her experiences in med school and travels on her blog: http://livinglifewithoutfear.blogspot.com

Patricia is planning on specializing in Neurosurgery but has recently discovered an interest in Anesthesiology. Her hobbies include traveling, scuba diving, reading, and gardening.