Details

Screen Name

Riya

First Name

Riya

Last Name

Savla

Profile Type

Pre-Medical Undergrad

About Me

About Me

I’m applying to medical school next cycle, just finished the MCAT, and am currently trying to get some more clinical experience. As a future physician, I want to work towards a community with equal access to healthcare. In my free time, I love to dance and love to be outdoors!

Favorite Quote

Whoever is trying to bring you down is already below you

Special Interests and Hobbies

I’m on a competitive dance team (bhangra) at Rutgers University and I have always loved dancing. I also really like hiking and being outdoors.

My Goals

My Goals for This Year

Apply to scribing opportunities and start scribing (or other clinical experience)

Start volunteering as a tutor for underserved communities

Start working on my personal statement

Start short-listing which medical schools I want to apply to

Prioritize self-care more often

My 5 Year Goals

I would be almost done with medical school and applying to residencies (maybe surgery, but not too sure yet!)

My 10 Year Goals

If I do choose a surgical residency, I would still be working towards completing that. If not, I might be done with residency, and I might start working as a physician!

Undergrad

Undergraduate School

Rutgers University New Brunswick

Major 1

Cell Biology and Neuroscience

Minor 1

Business Administration

Leadership and Club Activities

President of Nehriyan Bhangra (competitive Indian folk dance team)

Vice President of American Medical Student Association

Peer Instructor for Aresty Research Center

Member of Phi Delta Epsilon (medical fraternity)