Meet the author:

Swathi Raman

Swathi has always had a passion for science. She grew up as the prototypical nerdy child, reading several books about the human body, space, and dinosaurs. In second grade, she had already decided to become a “children’s doctor” when she grew up. In addition to her academics, Swathi developed a great love for music, and began her vocal music training in 1994. Swathi completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Maryland, College Park, where she was an officer for the premedical society, and a founder of the Oxfam America chapter. She was an active member and eventually, music director of Anokha, UMD’s South Asian a cappella group. Her interest in pediatrics inspired her to minor in special education, and gain further perspective into the needs of children with special conditions, and the interactions between their families, educators, and healthcare professionals. Currently she is a third year student at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, completing her clinical rotations. She is deeply interested in pediatrics, primary care medicine, and has a special interest in developmental pediatrics and the needs of children with special needs. She is ever interested in the pursuit of music and happiness, despite the demanding schedule of a doctor in training! Outside of medicine, Swathi loves cooking, reading, meditating, and is a self-admitted shopaholic. Go Terps!