Spotlight
Shivika, a third-year student at West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine, is passionate about student advocacy, clinical excellence, and mentoring peers while exploring General Surgery, OB/GYN, and Anesthesiology.
Name
Shivika Sekhri Gaind, OMS-III
Medical School & Graduation Year
West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine – Class of 2027
Areas of Interest
General Surgery, OB/GYN, Anesthesiology
Leadership & Service
- President, Student Advisory Board
- Region III Trustee, Student Osteopathic Medical Association (SOMA)
- Student Delegate, West Virginia Osteopathic Medical Association
- Co-founder, Smiles from Miles Away nonprofit
- Member of Omega Beta Iota and Sigma Sigma Phi honor societies
Clinical & Research Experience
- Clinical rotations across WVSOM Sitewide Campus
- Research in exercise prescriptions, limonene-induced asthma, and neurobehavioral responses
- Clinical work as an Emergency Department scribe and cardiology medical assistant
Campus & Community Involvement
- Active member of the Surgery & Anesthesia, Emergency Medicine & Radiology, and OB/GYN Clubs
- Volunteer in hospice care, community tutoring, and nutrition outreach for children
Why I Serve on the Student Advisory Board
“I believe in the power of student-led change. My goal is to strengthen communication, equity, and support for students—especially during clinical years—while amplifying diverse perspectives in medical education.”
