Deepa Elangovan

Deepa Elangovan is a current OMS II at William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Hattiesburg.

Deepa is an active participant in various professional and service activities. She currently serves as a Student Member on the Mississippi Osteopathic Medical Association Seminar and Program Planning Committee, where she plays an essential role in organizing continuing medical education events. Her passion for enhancing the doctor-patient relationship led her to join the Choosing Wisely STARS program, a collaborative effort aimed at reducing unnecessary medical testing through conversation.

Deepa is a dedicated member of the WCUCOM Medical Student Section and is involved in numerous medical associations, including the American Osteopathic Association, Student Osteopathic Medical Association, Mississippi State Medical Association, Mississippi Osteopathic Medical Association, and Mississippi American Academy of Family Physicians.

Recognized for her outstanding contributions, Deepa was honored as the Mississippi Osteopathic Medical Association Student of the Year in 2023.

Deepa is from Houston, TX and when she's not studying, she enjoys playing tennis, reading, and weightlifting.