Medically Underserved Community

Have you lived (for three years or more) in communities which are medically underserved, or where the majority of the population is economically and/or educationally disadvantaged? My family immigrated to the United States when I was five years old. We are originally from a rural town in India where people do not have access to adequate healthcare services. Poverty continues to prevail in these communities, and children often do not have the financial resources to pursue higher education. Consequently, there has been a significant shortage of healthcare providers in rural Indian communities. I lived in India for approximately five years, but my family immigrated to America because my parents wanted their children to have more educational opportunities.

After residency, do you plan to practice medicine in an underserved or disadvantaged community? …show more content…
As a child, I was very attached to my grandmother. One night, she complained of chest pain and shortness of breath. Although my grandmother was rushed to a nearly hospital, the facility was poorly equipped to provide her with appropriate medical care, and she immediately passed away. Like her, there are many others living in medically underserved communities who do not have access to a state-of-the-art medical facility. To the best of my ability, I want to prevent such tragic losses from happening, and I have become passionate about promoting healthcare equity for underserved populations. In the future, I hope to serve disadvantaged communities to help these patients achieve optimal