Overview

Pratik Pohuja joined the Tricoastal team as a gap year fellow in June 2024. His interest in patient care and research led him to Tricoastal, where he continues to develop skills in both. He hopes to learn more about the ins and outs of the medical system in addition to clinical skills. His goals include attending medical school, as he currently is interested in diagnostic and interventional radiology.

Education

Pratik completed his undergraduate education with high honors from the University of Texas at Austin in May 2024 with a bachelor of science and arts in biochemistry. While on campus, he was heavily involved in the Volunteer Healthcare Clinic in Austin, where he got his first clinical experiences. During his senior year, he was a part-time student and got a chance to work as a community health outreach specialist with AmeriCorps, where he helped provide important health education and resources to the disadvantaged communities of Houston.

Employment

• Gap Year Fellow, Tricoastal Narcolepsy and Sleep Disorder Center (June 2024- Present)

• Community Health Outreach Specialist, Sewa AmeriCorps (September 2023-June 2024)

   

Last updated: July 2024