Rani Patel

Rani Patel, MA, MD, is a faculty member at Uniformed Services University's School of Medicine, affiliated with the Department of Pediatrics. She serves as the Army Chief of Pediatric Residents at San Antonio Military Medical Center, TX.

Education:

• MA in Biomedical Sciences, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY (2017)
• MD, Frank H Netter MD School of Medicine, North Haven, CT (2021)
• BS in Biology, Canisius College, Buffalo, NY (2016)

Research Focus: Her work centers on Social Determinants of Health and Healthcare Disparities, with clinical expertise in Pediatric Emergency Medicine and Child Abuse Pediatrics, addressing systemic inequities in pediatric care.

Additional Roles: As Army Captain, she leads pediatric residency training at San Antonio Military Medical Center, integrating military service with academic pediatrics.