Nithin Paul, born in India and an immigrant to the United States at the age of eleven, studied Biology and Political Science at the University of Delaware. His interest in international development led him to working in the rural sector of India, focusing on clean energy access for communities without access to electricity. However, a desire for a more intimate connection with people and a desire to embed in communities in order to gain in-depth perspective on the root causes of inequities eventually brought him back to healthcare. Learning medicine in Philadelphia showed him the value of primary care and grew his love for cities with culture, grit, and strong grassroots movements.
He sincerely feels that ever since discovering this incredible combined Family Medicine and Preventive Medicine program at MedStar Franklin Square and Johns Hopkins in Baltimore, it could not have felt like a better fit to continue his education. He is now a Baltimore City homeowner and focused his MPH studies in community organizing/development and global health. He interests lie in leveraging his role as a primary care physician to build partnerships with the community and advocate for systemic changes for social justice and health equity.
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Paul N. In Jordan, care amid the chaos of a medical system under strain. Philly.com Health blog. August 23, 2016. http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/healthcare/In-Jordan-care-amid-the-chaos-of-a-medical-system-under-strain.html