Priti N. Desai
Chino Hills, CA USA
"Live, love, and laugh for the ultimate happiness of life."
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Priti N.'s work combines: Medicine, Science, and Helping People
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Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Advice for getting started
You can either get a pre-med degree in something like biology, or if you major in something else, make sure you take the necessary prerequisite science classes. Then you can take the medical school entrance exam. From there, you'll apply to medical schools depending on what your score is.
Here's the path I took:
High School
Doctorate
Medicine
Baroda Medical College
Life & Career Milestones
My path in life has been direct
1.
Inspired by my parents, I pursued a career in medicine, completing my medical school in India.
2.
At 21, I left India for the United States, where I fell in love, got married, and decided to settle.
3.
I faced the challenge of retaking exams to practice medicine in the U.S., passing the USMLE steps 1 and 2 on my first attempt.
4.
A volunteer position at UCLA led to a significant opportunity in clinical research, helping me secure a residency in pediatrics.
5.
I completed my pediatric residency at Martin Luther King Hospital, part of the Harbor-UCLA program.
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During residency, I had both my children, balancing motherhood and the rigorous demands of medical training.
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I transitioned to private practice in Covina, California, eventually taking over the practice after my mentor's passing.
8.
To better serve my community, I opened a second office in Chino Hills, where I continue to practice and support the growing needs of the area.