Student Doctor and Roaring Advocate

Student Doctor and Roaring Advocate

From Our Voices, Our Future by Meghan Etsey, Rhea Manohar, Meenu Immaneni, and Laura Uricoechea

March 13, 2026 · 22 min · Season 2 · Episode 47

About this episode

Rhea Manohar discusses her journey in medicine and advocacy for gender equity and reproductive health.

In this episode of Our Voices, Our Future, we welcome Rhea Manohar, a third-year medical student at St. George’s University and a passionate advocate for gender equity, reproductive health, and patient-centered care. With a Master of Public Health from George Washington University and extensive experience in research and advocacy, Rhea brings a unique perspective at the intersection of medicine and public health. During this episode, we talk about Rhea’s journey into medicine, how her foundation in public health has shaped her approach to medical education and patient care, and her work advancing reproductive health education and gender equity within the American Medical Women’s Association. We also discuss the challenges of balancing research, advocacy, and medical training, and Rhea shares powerful advice for students striving to find their voice and purpose in medicine. To learn more about Rhea and her work, you can visit her LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/rhea-manohar-mph-b336a6122 You can also reach out to Rhea via email: rhearmanohar@gmail.com You can find more information about the work AMWA’s Advocacy Committee has done and how to join their efforts here…

People in this episode

Guest: Rhea Manohar

Topics covered

  • gender equity
  • reproductive health
  • patient-centered care
  • medical education

Keywords

  • medical student
  • public health
  • advocacy
  • American Medical Women’s Association

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: a Master of Public Health

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