Fathia Oladipupo is a second year medical student at Sidney Kimmel Medical Student with a passion for mentorship, service and health equity. She earned a BS in Nutritional Sciences from Howard University where she was awarded the Highest Scholastic Achievement Award in the College of Nursing and Allied Health Sciences. Throughout her academic journey, she has been actively working involved in research, leadership, and community service. She currently serves as the MAPS liaison for JeffSNMA and volunteers weekly at a free clinic in Philadelphia. As someone who benefited greatly from mentorship while navigating the path to medicine, Fathia is passionate about paying it forward by helping students navigate academic challenges, explore opportunities and build confidence in their abilities to succeed.

What are you most proud of in your work or life?

How resilient I am and How I keep trying.

What are your passions and hobbies?

Taekwondo, Badminton, Volleyball, Reading, Watching kdramas and anime, Eating

Do you have a personal motto or other words to live by?

It’s better to try and fail than not try at all.

Favorite snack food?

Pocky Almond Crush