Professional interests
I will be applying into Orthopaedic Surgery in the 2025 residency match cycle!
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Anthropologists claim that the first sign of civilization is not housing, mead, or organized government, but rather a healed fracture, signifying that the patient had someone to care for them throughout their recovery. Prior to this display of altruism, a femoral fracture was near equivalent to a death sentence signifying the inability to hunt, forage, or defend oneself effectively. I have lived this reality myself– having my own fair share of broken bones as a life long athlete playing football and rugby– and having seen how helpless a broken bone can make us feel (even now when food can be delivered to our door). Of course everything has a silver lining and all of these injuries have served to provide me with a profound appreciation for our amazing skeletal support system, it's healing capacities, and just how much even a fractured big toe can ruin our day to day. Moreover, the surgical manipulation of the musculoskeletal system allows a great deal of creative freedom when deciding on a surgical approach.
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My fascination with the anatomy and surgical procedures, as well as the generally positive surgical outcomes associated with orthopaedic surgery were the initial sparks that ignited my interest in the field. It was the culture of the specialty– the close-knit feel at the conferences and grand rounds– that really showed me that orthopaedics is for me. Thus, orthopaedics, more specifically orthopaedic trauma, reigns at the top of my interests.
Working in the Emergency Department during my undergraduate years has also shown me that I want to work in a setting where I can make the most drastic and immediate benefit. I thrive in an acute care setting– where a physician can allow their mind to race in a focused sprint. The thought of going to work everyday unaware of what will walk through those doors, but taking comfort in the trust that my future patients place in me is something I strive for as I work to ensure that their trust is well-placed. As a part of this passion, I co-founded the Disaster Medicine Interest Group (DMIG) at UCR SOM where I invite local trauma surgeons and emergency medicine physicians to give case-based lectures and host interactive workshops. Read more about DMIG's very first Stop the Bleed workshop by clicking on the button below!
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Practicing construct building at the 2023 AAOS Medical Student Program!
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