Dwarkesh Amin OMS-ll
How long have you been a member of AOAO?
1 year
Why did you join AOAO?
I joined AOAO because I knew from early on that ortho was where I wanted to be, and I wanted to be part of a community that actually supports DO students like me. I’m an OMS-II with a big interest in spine, and I knew that if I wanted to grow—not just as a future surgeon, but as a student, mentor, and teacher—I had to get involved with the people who are already doing it. AOAO felt like the right place for that. It’s helped me find mentors, stay connected to the field, and just keep that fire lit when school can get overwhelming. Joining wasn’t just about networking, and it’s more than just a line on the CV—it was about finding a space where I could see the kind of surgeon I want to become.
Short Biography:
I’m originally from Cincinnati but grew up in Toronto,
Canada. In 2019, I moved out to London, Ontario, for college, where I studied
Health Sciences and Rehab Sciences at Western University. Now, as an OMS-II at
Marian University, I keep myself busy diving deeper into all things orthopedic
surgery while still making time for the things I love—web design (peep my work
at behance.net/dwarkeshamin), hockey, and collecting model airplanes.