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Isita Tripathi

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Bio

As an incoming student at Harvard Medical School, my vision is to improve health systems for people with disabilities from underserved communities, particularly in terms of access to surgical and psychological care. I wish to serve as a voice for the community, using my background in clinical and community-based research to advocate for more inclusive health policy. To accomplish these goals, I strive to continuously bridge together my experiences into innovative initiatives. In college, I started a new student-organization connecting uninsured families to surgical care, in addition to fighting for disability rights through grassroots efforts. I am proud to have used my education to support and uplift communities facing systemic barriers to education and healthcare. It is my goal to continue to do so throughout my life. As I approach a career in medicine, I hope to harness the shared capacity between patients and providers to overcome new challenges while promoting greater equity in health.

Education

Harvard College

Doctoral degree program (PhD, MD, JD, etc.)
2021 - 2025
  • Majors:
    • Medicine

University of California-Los Angeles

Bachelor's degree program
2017 - 2020
  • Majors:
    • Neurobiology and Neurosciences
  • Minors:
    • Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies

Miscellaneous

  • Desired degree level:

    Doctoral degree program (PhD, MD, JD, etc.)

  • Graduate schools of interest:

  • Transfer schools of interest:

  • Majors of interest:

    • Medicine
  • Planning to go to medical school

    • Career

    • Dream career field:

      Medicine

    • Dream career goals:

      Physician-Advocate for equitable health policies

    • Socio-Behavioral Coach for Youth with Autism

      UCLA PEERS Clinic
      2018 – 20202 years

    • Pre-Healthcare Program Volunteer

      Cedars Sinai Medical Center
      2019 – 2019

    • Medical-Legal Evaluation Assistant

      Premier Physicians Management Company
      2019 – 20201 year

    Sports

    Volleyball

    Intramural
    2017 – 20192 years

    Volleyball

    Junior Varsity
    2013 – 20152 years

    Awards

    • Team Captain

    Research

    • Research and Experimental Psychology

      International Society for Autism Research and Treatment — Oral and poster presentation winning student award at annual conference
      2020 – 2020

    • Research and Experimental Psychology

      American Psychological Association — Poster Presentation receiving student award at annual conference
      2020 – 2020

    • Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology

      Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders — First Author Publication (in press)
      2020 – Present

    • Neurobiology and Neurosciences

      De la Torre-Ubieta Laboratory at UCLA — Research Assistant
      2018 – 2018

    • Neurobiology and Neurosciences

      Kennedy Laboratory at UCLA — Research Assistant
      2018 – 2019

    • Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences

      UCLA PEERS Clinic — Volunteer Study Coordinator and Research Assistant
      2018 – Present

    Arts

    • Symphony Orchestra and Wind Ensemble at Lynbrook High School

      Music
      2013 – 2017

    • Symphony Orchestra at Golden State Youth Symphony

      Music
      2015 – 2017

    Public services

    • Advocacy

      Disability Voices United — Program Fellow - developing new initiatives to improve accommodations and cultural humility towards people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, alongside other mental health challenges, based on community needs
      2020 – 2021

    • Advocacy

      UCLA University Committee on Disability — Student Representative - advocating for over 5,000 students with disabilities on campus
      2019 – 2020

    • Volunteering

      Speak Out for Surgery — Founder and Present - establishing a student-run organization to connect uninsured individuals with free surgical care and supportive services, including psychological care, legal and housing services
      2018 – 2020

    • Volunteering

      Hunger Project at UCLA — Site Director - managing and organizing food service for houseless individuals in Skid Row, alongside educational training to combat stigma
      2017 – 2020

    • Volunteering

      Operation Medical — Volunteer - Writing patient-based based blogs and supporting clerical duties on international surgical mission
      2018 – 2018

    • Volunteering

      UCLA PEERS Clinic — Behavioral and Career Coach supporting development of social and career skills among youth with autism, ADHD, and other social challenges
      2018 – 2020

    Future Interests

    Advocacy

    Politics

    Volunteering

    Philanthropy

    Entrepreneurship