Sampada Fotedar
Hometown: Jammu and Kashmir, India
Program: PsyD
Book(s) I would recommend: Come as You Are by Emily Nagoski, A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini, and Maybe You Should Talk to Someone by Lori Gottlieb
Favorite Quote: “I measure the progress of a community by the degree of progress which women have achieved.” – BR Ambedkar
Fun Fact: I can sing. I trained in Western Vocals until Grade 3. I also play the guitar and ukulele!
Name a cause you are passionate about.
I am passionate about sexual health. I feel that, along with mental health, awareness of sexual health is equally important. Mental and sexual health go hand-in-hand.
Why did you choose MSP?
I decided to pursue PsyD at the Michigan School of Psychology because of its diverse and inclusive environment.
What do you want to do with your degree?
My goal is to open a clinical sex therapy practice in the long run, particularly for individuals between the ages of 18-60 years.
How did you first get interested in the mental health profession?
I got interested in mental health when I was studying in school, specifically when I chose psychology as a subject in Grade 11. I found it very intriguing and decided to pursue it as my career.
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