My name is Aakash and I am a 1st year medical student at Saint Louis University School of Medicine (SLUSOM) in St. Louis, MO. I also completed my undergraduate education at SLU, where I was a Presidential Scholar, Medical Scholar, and Honors student pursuing a B.S. in biomedical engineering with an emphasis on tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. My professional goal is to work as a specialist within neonatology and eventually transition to teaching in medical schools and/or working in startups.

While not a perfect student at first, I pride myself in my ability to adapt my learning style to the course I am taking. This strength translates to my success as a student across disciplines where teachers and teaching styles differ tremendously. I particularly enjoy mathematics and the natural sciences because of how interconnected each subject is. Through my degree and my research at the SLU School of Medicine and School of Science and Engineering, I have first-hand experience viewing the impact that interdisciplinary education can have on learning, analysis, and critical thinking. As a tutor, I aim to help my students develop habits and skills that support learning throughout their lifetime. This includes learning discipline, problem-solving, and abstract thought processes. After all, the goal is always to build confidence in engaging in the real world!

Outside of school, I am a huge fan of sports and music. I play tennis and basketball with my friends, and I swim and lift throughout the week. I was also heavily involved in a cappella music at my university, where I have served as my team's music director for the last 3 years. Musical composition and creation is a passion and hobby I hope to continue for the rest of my life.