Rithika is a third-year medical student at the University of Missouri-Kansas City looking to specialize in surgery. With a passion for health equity and health disparities, she has extensive experience in community work, research, and national and local advocacy. She is looking to combine her interests in health equity and surgery to explore inequities affecting her patient populations. She has received the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Award from her university, recognizing her for her contributions to her local school and Kansas City community. Rithika is always excited to learn from and meet other students and professionals.