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Eshaan Zaveri

Eshaan Zaveri
Campus: Carolinas
Degree: B.S. Biology
Hometown: Charlotte, NC

Working in emergency medicine and seeing doctors gather data and work through the diagnostic process on complex patient cases inspired me to pursue medicine. Working with those DOs drove my interest in osteopathic medicine and ultimately led me to apply to DO schools like VCOM. I loved the critical thinking and problem-solving involved with diagnosing and treating patients.

Who or what has inspired you while at VCOM?
Dr. Matt Cannon has inspired me the most as a leader and as a physician. I have learned so many lessons on leadership and service throughout my time working with him on Student Government that I plan on carrying with me throughout my career. He taught me the importance of making the best of every situation, having a circle made of good people with strong morals, and always doing the right thing even if no one is watching. A few times when I've been out in the community wearing a VCOM shirt, I've had people come up to me asking if I knew Dr. Cannon and telling me how he was the best doctor they ever had before he left practice for education. The impact that Dr. Cannon leaves on people's lives is incredible. He truly embodies the osteopathic principles and represents the type of physician I aspire to become one day.

How has the VCOM mission-inspired you as a medical student?
VCOM's mission of service for underserved communities has inspired me the most as a student. As medical students, we learn a lot about the disparities our most marginalized communities face while seeking healthcare. Differences in race, religion, and gender identity can significantly impact patients' quality of health and life expectancy. VCOM's mission, embodied by our professors daily, has inspired me to advocate for these often underserved communities and empower these patients in their most vulnerable moments.

Who or what inspired you to study medicine?
I worked as an ER scribe throughout undergrad and got to learn about so many different medical emergencies. In particular, I worked with two DOs who taught me a lot about osteopathic medicine. They both had a completely different approach to patient care from what I was used to seeing, especially in the ER. Working in emergency medicine and seeing doctors gather data and work through the diagnostic process on complex patient cases inspired me to pursue medicine. Working with those DOs drove my interest in osteopathic medicine and ultimately led me to apply to DO schools like VCOM. I loved the critical thinking and problem-solving involved with diagnosing and treating patients. I especially loved the idea of being able to apply these skills while helping someone feel better.

Why did you choose VCOM?
VCOM made me feel at home from the day I interviewed here. My interviewers knew so much about me and took an extra interest in me beyond my application. I didn't feel like just a number fighting for a seat in medical school. When I expressed an interest in military medicine, VCOM put me in contact with upperclassmen on the Health Professions Scholarship Program and alumni currently serving in the US Air Force. Some of them I am still in touch with today. This next level of care is what truly set VCOM apart and ultimately led me to choose VCOM.

What do you enjoy most about living in the area around your campus?
Spartanburg honestly has the perfect balance for life as a medical student. It isn't too big or too small, and it still has everything you need. It's only 30-40 mins from Greenville and 1 hour from Charlotte. We often don't have a lot of free time during the week, but if I ever want to unwind with friends on the weekend, there's always something to do such as bowling, Top Golf, exploring various bars and restaurants in Spartanburg and Greenville, and escaping the city to several nearby hiking spots. Plus, the free parking throughout Spartanburg is always a bonus!

What do you like to do in your free time?
In my free time, I enjoy working out, golfing, exploring new restaurants with friends, and unwinding at local favorite spots like FR8yard and RJ Rockers. And more often than not, Netflixing and catching up on shows. In medical school, you have to take time away from studying at least once a week and do something you enjoy. You'll always have plenty of medicine to learn, but you can't do it all unless you take care of your mental, physical, and spiritual health first.

Are you interested in a particular practice or specialty once you graduate? What has inspired your interest in this specialty?
My interests right now are Internal Medicine and General Surgery, two very different fields. Being able to do procedures and help patients with more than just medication has always been important to me. I also love the aspect of longitudinal care that some specialties like IM offer. Specifically, cardiology has always fascinated me, and my time in medicine has furthered that interest. I plan to go into clinical rotations with an open mind, so we'll see what my calling is after my OMS-III year!