Bijal mentors students in math, physics, chemistry, and biology, as well as test prep for both the SAT and ACT. She graduated from Esperanza High School in Anaheim, California and holds a degree in Molecular Environmental Biology and Public Policy from UC Berkeley. After graduating from UC Berkeley, she worked in the protein sciences department at Novartis, conducting research on novel gene editing techniques and later joined a dermatology startup in Jack London Square, Oakland. During her undergraduate studies, she was a member of a national organization called Peer Health Exchange where she taught health education topics throughout various high schools in the Bay Area. In addition to volunteering, she also worked for Fun with Academics, a non-profit organization educating children through hands-on STEM projects. 

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Her journey as a mentor continued while pursuing her Master’s in Physician Assistant Practice at USC, where she continued to teach K-16 students about various healthcare professions. She is passionate about working in the underserved communities of Los Angeles for the next few years and continuing to work with students at ESM Prep when she is not in the clinic. Her experiences in medicine, participating in research, and working at a healthcare startup have given her invaluable insight into medicine and science, particularly within Bay Area and Los Angeles communities. She hopes to be a resource for students interested in pursuing these occupations in the future. In her free time she loves being outdoors, yoga, running with her dog Koda, and trying new restaurants.

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