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Hometown: Charlotte, NC
Undergraduate Institution: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Specialty Interest: Neurosurgery
Hi there! My name is Ritu, and I’m an MS1 at Duke. I was born in India and moved to North Carolina in 2016. I graduated from UNC Chapel Hill in 2024 with a degree in Neuroscience, then spent a gap year in Boston conducting Alzheimer’s disease research and engaging in community health education. I’m passionate about healthcare access and building sustainable infrastructure to combat health inequities. I care deeply about advocating for patients, amplifying their voices, and empowering individuals to take charge of their own health through early lifestyle changes.
Outside academics, I’m an avid tennis player and fan (favorite player: Jannik Sinner) and Formula 1 enthusiast (favorite driver: Max Verstappen). I love exploring entrepreneurial ideas, reading self-development books, listening to podcasts, being outdoors (whether that’s hiking, playing sports, or wandering through a city), and consistently doing things that push me beyond my comfort zone. I’m also a proud Potterhead and a Slytherin through and through.
I believe in lifting as I climb, and I’m always eager to share what I’ve learned along the way. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have questions or just want to connect!