Vivian Okonta, D.O.

Class of 2024

Hometown:

Hawthorne, California

Medical School:

Western University of Health Sciences

Why UCI?
I chose UCI Family Medicine because of the commitment to community engagement and to training residents to serve the most underserved. I was also thrilled about the opportunity to engage in advocacy for social justice as a physician in training. 

Medical Interests:
underserved medicine, adolescent medicine, maternal & child health, global medicine, street medicine.

Hobbies:
drawing, hiking, HIIT workouts, DIY craft projects, and music of course!

Fun Facts:
I have a terrible sweet tooth for fruit-flavored and sour candies :)

Future Plans:
Still figuring this out one day at a time and enjoying the process!