Importance Of Evidence Based Medicine

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I still remember the day when I called my Aunt to inquire about my Cousin Sanjay. My Aunt replied that they had taken him to an Exorcist in Majitha, a village in the outskirts of Amritsar. Why? Because he was possessed by evil spirits. Sanjay had that what I believe to have a seizure. That made me bewildered. What does a seizure has to do with holy man. I was in the first year of medical school and this incident triggered my interest in Medicine and Neurology in particular. The field of medicine is one such beautiful and noble profession that God has bestowed on the planet of humanity. Against all the ills, evils, and hatred, it is medicine that stands to fight against all negativities and bellicosities. It guarantees the position of Doctor …show more content…
Intazam Khan, Assistant Professor, Cornell University, New York and . There, I enjoyed interacting with patients, taking their history and discussing management plan with the attending faculty. The experience not only gave me an invaluable glimpse of the health care system in USA but also provided me the golden opportunity to refine my skills. Apart from being home to the best academic facilities, the most appealing features of this system are the excellent work ethics, evidence based medicine along with a holistic approach towards patient care. I gained insight into a systematic approach to symptoms while studying for the USMLE steps and during my exposure to the clinical settings in this country. For this reason, I chose to pursue residency in USA.

So far my journey in life has been a never-ending learning phase with a mixed bag of challenges and evolution. These experiences with their vastness and exposure always bring a new dimension in my judgment and perspective. It motivates the doctor and harps on the belief that the challenges and roles administered are worth living for. The field of Neurology along with my personal experiences has instilled the belief in me that lucky are the few picked for this noble

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