Mira Modi

Mira as a medical student

Pronouns: She/Her

• A few basic facts about me:

  I’m currently a medical student at Kansas City University.

• What kind of identities do you inhabit?

  Medical professional, Indian, Daughter, Friend

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

  My family has a prevalent history of cancer. Seeing that at an early age really drew me into the field. The need for care post-treatment opened my eyes to field of PM&R.

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

  Medical school is a hard time. The world is moving on without you; you see friends take trips, get promotions, get married, and start families. Moments like those are rough because you find yourself stuck still in school. It is definitely hard to miss out on those moments for your friends and not be able to have them for yourself, but remembering each person's path is different can help ease the way.

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

  I hope to understand the disparity in the medical field and find solutions to help fix it. To serve our patients, we must first understand them.

• 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?)

  I am interested in many parts of PM&R. I especially am interested in Oncology Rehab, Neuro Rehab, and Pain Management. I hope to further the oncology space within PM&R. I also hope to increase PM&R research and help this field grow to its true potential.

• Where can we find you on social media?

  Twitter

Last updated 04/2022