Abhinav will share his experience transitioning from a leader in the classroom to the medical field. Through this Q&A forum we will explore the various paths to becoming an advocate for education and equity in the medical sector. Come ready to ask Abhinav anything - from questions about his experience in the corps, to the challenges and opportunities he’s faced in healthcare. We hope to see you there!

Featured Speaker

Abhinav Mishra, MD

Abhinav Mishra, MD is a physician and 2015 Teach For America alum from the Rio Grande Valley region. After receiving Bachelor’s degrees in Political Science and Biology from Arizona State University, Abhinav joined Teach For America. He taught high school science and eventually started his school’s first computer science elective leading his students to a UIL regionals win in the subject. Soon Abhinav felt called to take his leadership experiences and skills gained in the classroom to the pursuit of equity in the medical sector. He earned his MD from Texas Tech Health Sciences Center El Paso and is now a psychiatry resident at the University of New Mexico.