I Chose Series
Orthotics & Prosthetics
Why did you choose Orthotics & Prosthetics?
I chose Orthotics & Prosthetics (O&P) because of its intersection between being hands-on and being able to help patients navigate their everyday lives. Growing up, I enjoyed doing art/putting things together, and being able to see my own creations come alive. At the same time, I was fascinated in learning more about how the human body works, being inspired by my own experiences with the medical field.
Then one day during a health occupations class in high school, we watched a video about the O&P field and from that moment, I was instantly captivated. The ability to turn a plaster model into an assistive device felt like the perfect culmination of my passions.
Community service has also been an important pillar of my life, and this field gives me the ability to leave an individualized impact on those in my community and likewise abroad on service trips to developing countries.
Upon visiting Drexel, I felt right at home with the warm, welcoming faculty and environment. I knew that this was where I wanted to grow and learn the skills to become a clinician. In the future, I hope to specialize in pediatric O&P, giving children the ability to run, do art, play sports, and most importantly experience joy and kindness.
