Abhinav Arora

Abhinav as a medical student

Pronouns: He/Him/His

• A few basic facts about me:

  I’m currently a medical student at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine - Georgia. I will be starting my PGY1 year in Summer 2022.

• What kind of identities do you inhabit?

  Energetic, compassionate, team-oriented, and hardworking

• The path to medicine is not easy. Can you tell us why you decided to pursue it?

  My goal in life is simple: I want to leave the world a better place. Medicine allows me to do this, as well as pursue my fascination of the biological sciences. Medicine also allows me to connect with people during their most vulnerable state and I believe that is the greatest privilege and honor a person can have.

• Can you describe a challenging moment in medicine that made you rethink your career path?

  Me not matching into my speciality of choice (PMR). I struggle with it everyday. However, I understand good things don't come easy and I must work even harder to get to my goal. I won't quit because I simply don't know how. I believe in myself and determined more than ever for next year!

• Why are you interested in this organization? Why equity and PM&R?

  Advocating for your patients is critical in any speciality. In PM&R, you are advocating for a patient population that may have undergone life changing circumstances. They may have to change their entire lifestyle. As a physician, patients will look to you to help them navigate through difficult times.

  As an attending in physiatry, my goal would be to work with and mentor as many students interested in PM&R as possible. I would want them to experience what I am passionate about. I would want physiatry to be more accessible for students!

• Can you tell us a little bit of your aspirations - either for your career or for the field of medicine (if you’re a medical student?)

  My goal is to be a well rounded physiatrist. I'm not sure if or what subspeciality I want to pursue just yet. I have interests in orthobiologics and cancer rehabilitation, but I know there is so much more in PM&R, so I'm keeping an open mind.

  I am very passionate about mentorship. My goal is to help as many students and residents when I become an attending.

• Where can we find you on social media?

  Twitter

Last updated 04/2022