Kamna lived in New Delhi and Singapore before receiving her undergraduate degree from Rice University, where she participated in preventative care initiatives and courses in Mexico and the UK. She then completed a Master’s degree in French Cultural Studies from Columbia University while living in France. She completed medical school and residency at Johns Hopkins. During residency, she focused on a specialized track in Global Emergency Services. Her work in global emergency medicine has centered on EM operations and education, and her projects have involved international collaborations within the Middle East, Brazil, and Nepal. Her other research interests include access to care and health disparities at home and abroad.