The Journey Begins: Preparing for my Medical Rotation in Rural Angola
About ME! Welcome to The Rural Rounds ! I'm Shivangi Patel, a 4th year medical student from Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine (OUHCOM) in Athens, OH with a passion for global health and serving underserved communities. Throughout my medical journey, I've sought out experiences that challenge me, broaden my perspective, and reinforce my commitment to providing compassionate and effective care where it's needed most. Now, I'm about to embark on one of the most exciting and transformative experiences yet: a medical school rotation in rural Angola. My month-long journey begins on March 25th. As I prepare for my upcoming medical rotation in rural Angola, I can't help but reflect on the journey that led me here. Having been passionate about working in underserved regions, my past medical mission trips have played a huge role in shaping my perspective and strengthening my commitment to global health. I have traveled to India...