By Chidimma Okpara, Dartmouth Class of 2022, Eichler Fellow 21-22
Hunger’s face is weary, heavy with uncertainty. It growls unrelenting, tapping our windows. We often choose to ignore. Open our hearts! One supply at a time, delivering relief and joy, now and onward, for everyone to share.
Throughout the year, the Eichler Fellows learn to write poetry. For their capstone project, the fellows write a poem that encapsulates their fellowship experience, a moment that has special meaning, or a concept that was learned.
Hello! My name is Chidimma Okpara, and I am from Bronxville, New York. I am a ‘23
pursuing a major in Neuroscience and a minor in Global Health on the pre-medicine track.
My goal is to attend medical school to pursue geriatrics, cardiology, or neurosurgery.
Before entering medical school, I would like to work in the public health sector, possibly
with the New York Department of Health, dedicated to serving underserved communities.
I want to ensure minorities feel comfortable, respected and are ultimately confident that
they are receiving quality care and are being advocated for when facing unprecedented
medical challenges.