Minali Patel graduated from the University of Houston College of Pharmacy and completed her residency training at the Medical University of South Carolina, specializing in ambulatory care, outpatient pharmacy services, and specialty pharmacy. She is now on her third year as the clinic pharmacist at Cook Children's outpatient endocrinology and diabetes clinic. She works with the various providers on therapeutic decisions, prescription orders, education to patients and families, and assistance with medication access and cost.