Sriparam Chintala

I was born in Los Alamos, New Mexico (as depicted in the Oppenheimer movie) and have lived in various places across the United States. I also spent part of my childhood living in India, which helped shape my global perspective from an early age. 

I’m currently a third-year osteopathic medical student at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Prior to medical school, I earned both my undergraduate degree in Biological Sciences and pursued my Master of Public Health (MPH) from the University of Pittsburgh, with a concentration in infectious diseases and microbiology. My public health training influenced how I hope to approach patient care—blending clinical insight with population-level thinking to better understand and address health disparities. 

Through my MPH, I had the opportunity to pursue an internship in Kenya, where I investigated the sustainability of borehole water sources and their impact on rural community health while also learning how HIV/AIDS stigma, poverty, and limited resources shape public health challenges. Working alongside primary care clinicians at Olassi Health Center, I witnessed the profound effects of grassroots education and access to clean water in empowering communities and improving lives. 
My academic journey has included research in congenital heart defects and the neuroinvasive effects of HIV/AIDS at the University of Pittsburgh. Currently, I’m conducting research in Dr. Arturo Bravo’s lab, investigating corneal transplant healing and the role of Myo/Nog cells in corneal wound healing. 
Outside of academics, I’m a proud brother of Triangle Fraternity. In my free time, I enjoy cooking and playing the piano.