Puja Patel, D.O.

Class of 2023

Hometown:

Buena Park, CA

Medical School:

Touro University Nevada

Why UCI?

I chose UCI because I have always had an interest in working with underserved communities. The education opportunities available are endless and the faculty genuinely cares about your growth through residency. They are always available should you ever need anything and the entire instituition just feels like family.

Medical Interests: 

Community medicine, sports medicine, integrative medicine

Hobbies:

Orangetheory, hiking, cooking, swimming, painting, plants, and new on the list is surfing (thanks to our Chief Vince).

Fun Facts:

I recently started learning how to surf and on my first attempt, got hit in the face with a surfboard and ended up with a golf sized bump on my forehead. I still haven't given up though!

Future Plans:

Ideally I would like to be in a work setting that challenges me and encourages growth and development all while giving back to a community that needs it the most. Teaching is also something I enjoy and hope to do in the future.