Priti N. Desai
San Bernardino, CA USA
"Live, love, and laugh for the ultimate happiness of life."
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Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Here's the path I took:
High School
Doctorate
Medicine
Baroda Medical College
Life & Career Milestones
My path in life has been direct
1.
Inspired by my parents, I pursued a career in medicine, completing my medical school in India.
2.
At 21, I left India for the United States, where I fell in love, got married, and decided to settle.
3.
I faced the challenge of retaking exams to practice medicine in the U.S., passing the USMLE steps 1 and 2 on my first attempt.
4.
A volunteer position at UCLA led to a significant opportunity in clinical research, helping me secure a residency in pediatrics.
5.
I completed my pediatric residency at Martin Luther King Hospital, part of the Harbor-UCLA program.
6.
During residency, I had both my children, balancing motherhood and the rigorous demands of medical training.
7.
I transitioned to private practice in Covina, California, eventually taking over the practice after my mentor's passing.
8.
To better serve my community, I opened a second office in Chino Hills, where I continue to practice and support the growing needs of the area.