Arnav’s story is one of TRANSFORMATION. Taking a difficult personal experience and redirecting it into a positive driving force illustrates determination and ambition.
HOOK + SUMMARY
Hook: witnessing medical error that affected his family became catalyst for career
Goal: preventive health physician
Activities: UCR Health Promotions department, UCR Health Multispecialty Center
Scholarship: 2023-24 Brithinee Alumni Endowed Scholarship
STRATEGY
After witnessing a medical error in his family, Arnav was motivated to begin his journey towards a career in healthcare at UC Riverside. With his resilience and dedication, Arnav’s story is an inspiring example of transformation.
NARRATIVE
From Medical Crisis to Career Catalyst
Arnav Kacker never could have imagined that a medical crisis would change the trajectory of his life forever. When his mother experienced serious complications from a medication mistake and needed surgery, Arnav realized that prevention was just as important as treatment. This deeply personal experience motivated Arnav to focus on his studies, with goals to attend medical school and become a preventive health physician.
In his time at UC Riverside, Arnav worked towards these goals by pursuing a degree in biology. His involvement in the UCR Health Promotions department and UCR Health Multispecialty Center has given him valuable hands-on experience. Outside of academics, Arnav is involved in several organizations on campus, including The Well, ASUCR Judicial Council, UCR Health CAP, Wushu at UCR, and the Let It Be club.
SOUND BITES
After a family member’s medication error resulted in serious complications, Arnav decided to pursue a healthcare career
Biology student strives to provide high-quality preventive treatment for future patients
When an incorrectly prescribed medication resulted in Arnav’s mother experiencing health complications and surgery, Arnav realized how important preventative care is. By pursuing a career as a preventive health physician, Arnav is preparing to help others avoid more serious health issues later.
After experiencing a health crisis in the family, Arnav is determined to ensure that others don’t have to face the same hardship. At UC Riverside, Arnav has gained valuable experiences through professional opportunities that will advance his career.
QUOTE
“UCR has provided me with amazing opportunities, such as working at UCR's health promotions department and interning at the UCR Health Multispecialty Center, as well as supporting me academically.”
SOCIAL MEDIA
LinkedIn and Facebook:
Arnav Kacker is currently pursuing a degree in biology with the goal of attending medical school to specialize as a preventive health physician. After one of his parents developed a serious health condition from an incorrectly prescribed medication, he was motivated to focus on his studies, leading to his acceptance to UC Riverside. Arnav has worked at the UCR Health Promotions department and interned at the UCR Health Multispecialty Center, giving him valuable firsthand experience in the medical field. He is also one of the recipients of the 2023-24 Brithinee Alumni Endowed Scholarship.
Instagram:
Experiencing a health ordeal in the family gave biology student Arnav Kacker the motivation to excel in his studies, which led to his acceptance at UC Riverside. His plans are to attend medical school and become a preventive health physician. Outside of academics, Arnav is involved in several organizations on campus, including The Well, ASUCR Judicial Council, UCR Health CAP, Wushu at UCR, and the Let It Be club.
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