DivineMercy Bakare is a dual degree MD/MBA candidate at the University of Minnesota, passionate about bridging the gap between healthcare and business. She received an undergraduate degree in Biochemistry at the University of Minnesota Duluth and a Master’s in Biomedical Sciences from the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. Her clinical interest is to pursue cardiothoracic surgery. With a solid medical foundation and a keen interest in business administration, she is committed to providing quality healthcare to patients and understanding and addressing the financial challenges that impact individuals and healthcare institutions. Through the fusion of medical expertise and business acumen, She aims to impact healthcare accessibility, cost-effectiveness, and overall patient satisfaction.