My Fundraising Story - Dhara Kinariwala

My name is Dhara Kinariwala, and I am currently a junior at Virginia Commonwealth University, dual-majoring in International Studies: Global Perspective on Healthcare and Biology.  Next fall, I will be attending medical school at the Medical College of Virginia. This AmeriSpan program will train me to become a more knowledgeable, Spanish-speaking physician.

This summer, I have the unique opportunity to study medical Spanish and to shadow physicians in the Dominican Republic.  I will be traveling from June 25-July 10.  This unique program will teach me medical Spanish and educate me about the particular needs of Spanish-speaking and underserved communities.  I want to attend this program so that when I enter the medical field, five years from now, I can be a more well-rounded, knowledgeable physician.   Because of my previous travels to Honduras, Ghana, and India, I have developed a genuine interest in the healthcare needs of our international community.  As a doctor, I want to become a primary care physician serving the needs of the rural, urban, and underserved regions of the US and internationally.  

I am currently fundraising for my study abroad program, and I would like to request financial support from you!  I promise that your financial contribution will one day allow me to give back to my local community and to worldwide healthcare needs.