Throughout a quick, eventful, and memorable semester, my understanding of teaching changed by acknowledging the importance of a transformative, rather than a transactional approach. By engaging in rich discussions with students on their experiences working in the healthcare field, Dr. Salter’s experiences as a former journalist in Central America, and Dr. Fapohunda’s academic and experiential…
Author: Aparna Ramani
From Fellow Peer to Peer Leader
As I reflect upon the last two months of serving as a Teaching Fellow, I have been able to not only grow as a peer, but a peer mentor and leader to the students within Dr. Salter and Dr. Fapohunda’s Introduction to Global Health class. As a Teaching Fellow, I not only have the opportunity…
From Pitt Classroom to Global Outreach, Going Global Together
Hello everyone, I am Aparna Ramani (she/her), and I am one of the Fall 2021 Chancellor’s Undergraduate Teaching Fellows this semester! I am currently a 4+1 student finishing my undergraduate degrees in Natural Sciences and Sociology, with a certificate in Global Health and my Master’s degree in Health Policy and Management at Pitt Public Health….
Healthcare Is A Human Right: Expanding Past the Clinic to Community
Hello Everyone! I am Aparna Ramani (she/her/hers), an Accelerated Bachelor’s/Master’s student studying Health Policy and Management at the University of Pittsburgh’s Graduate School of Public Health, and am honored to be part of the 2021 Community Research Fellowship (CRF) cohort this summer! My interests in health policy are specifically rooted in women’s advocacy, reproductive health,…
Navigating a Global Pandemic as a Health Innovator
Hey Panthers! I am Aparna Ramani, a rising junior studying Neuroscience, Chemistry, and pursuing certificates in Conceptual Foundations of Medicine and Global Health. This past year, I was a lucky recipient of the David C. Frederick Public Service Internship Award, and have had the opportunity to serve as a Health Policy Intern for the Young…