As a child I was always encouraged to take my own decision and peruse the things I like. I was fortunate to have very encouraging and supportive family, something that is not very common in India. . By not planting ideas in my head, there was no pressure to ‘make the right decision’. I was free to choose the path that made me happiest. As a result I explored the fields of science and humanities when I was in school. I soon realized that my interest in basic sciences and my passion for helping the needy was most suited for the field of Medicine. Getting into the field of medicine is an enormous challenge in India as over 100,000 students compete for some 5000 or so government medical seats. I owe my success to the constant support I received from my parents, my teachers and my unshakeable faith in myself. My experiences have
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I’m a hard worker and I like to work hard and be busy while I'm at work. I can be assertive and lead a team. I also work well with a variety people from different backgrounds, which I think is the key to being a good neurologist. When I was doing internship, I got a chance to work with different doctors, each one having their own style and bedside manner. This was a most valuable experience for me. I took things from every doctor I worked with and learned from it. I saw the kind of doctor I wanted to be. Throughout my clinical training, I’ve been encouraged by the feedback I’ve got from both physicians and patients, not only in terms of competence, but also in compassion.
I believe that compassion is a quality that has matured in me over the years, coming to know something of what it’s like to lay in a hospital bed and say to a stranger? I trust you to help me! Accordingly, I always make it a point to communicate assurance to my patients and their families, and when possible, I see to it that I step away from my patient with both of us
I’m a hard worker and I like to work hard and be busy while I'm at work. I can be assertive and lead a team. I also work well with a variety people from different backgrounds, which I think is the key to being a good neurologist. When I was doing internship, I got a chance to work with different doctors, each one having their own style and bedside manner. This was a most valuable experience for me. I took things from every doctor I worked with and learned from it. I saw the kind of doctor I wanted to be. Throughout my clinical training, I’ve been encouraged by the feedback I’ve got from both physicians and patients, not only in terms of competence, but also in compassion.
I believe that compassion is a quality that has matured in me over the years, coming to know something of what it’s like to lay in a hospital bed and say to a stranger? I trust you to help me! Accordingly, I always make it a point to communicate assurance to my patients and their families, and when possible, I see to it that I step away from my patient with both of us