Insights on Residency Training

Mikita Arora, MD

Mikita is a Family Medicine Resident at McLaren Oakland in Michigan and currently is the National Resident to the Delegate of Congress for the American Academy of Family Physicians. She was born and raised in New Jersey and has a unique medical background. She completed her basic science in India and clinical rotations at various teaching hospitals across the U.S. with the American University of Antigua. After medical school, she took part in bench science and translational research projects at the University of Alabama Birmingham which led to multiple presentations and publications. Her projects focused on breast milk exosome and their role in necrotizing enterocolitis and how diet affects kidney stones. As a resident, she is passionate about physician wellness, preventive medicine, social determinants of health (such as overcoming food insecurities), and health equity. Being a resident leader at the AAFP has taught her the importance of advocacy. When she is not working, Mikita enjoys hiking with her husband, spending time with her family and friends, fashion, and trying out new recipes.