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1. Tell us about your background and
journey.
Hello. I
am Dr. Akriti Singh, a medical graduate from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health
Sciences, Bangalore.
Well,
medicine had always been my dream career not just because of the job security and
personal growth that it provides but most of all because it is a profession
that gives you unmatched satisfaction and a sense of pride.
More than
the results I've loved the journey part of it. Challenges do come in front of
you but there is nothing that you can't fight and move forward.
Your motivation
brings you focus and your commitment makes you win. Ultimately
the title doctor gives you contentment in the end.
2. Despite so much of talent in India,
why do people look abroad for treatment?
At times it can be the lack of advanced
technology and tools and at other times it can be like some compulsion on the
elite class to get treated outside. It can even be a decision made in a daze
considering how highly we think of the West.
The talent here is definitely no less and
the fact must be respected but at the same time we shouldn't forget that we do
lack behind in the latest technology availability in plenty of areas.
3.
How important is super-specialization for doctors?
Super-specialization is very important when
it comes to few fields like surgery and medicine.
As when you become a
super-specialist in a subject then you can treat the patients related to your specialty keeping wider range of differentials and understanding the condition
and prognosis better.
For surgery: A general surgeon cannot perform
neurosurgery or cardio thoracic surgery.
In fields like Obstetrics and gynecology,
psychiatry, dermatology etc. super-specialization is not that important.
4. What is your take on virtual methods of
providing treatment?
Virtual methods of providing treatment can
be enough for minor problems or doubts but if the condition gets severe or
requires examinations of the patient then this is not enough and in such
situations it may lead to wrong treatment of the patient.
5. What do you think are key differences
between studying medical in India and other countries?
It
is pretty unfortunate but we do consider our education system to be
underdeveloped but I believe that the process might differ but the fundamentals
(and believe it when I say, they're as huge as an ocean) remain intact
universally.
So, according to me, yes, practical exposure while being a medico
is more abroad as compared to our country where theory matters more, but it
depends on a student and his/her way of grasping things really.
6. Which countries are best for studying
medical besides India?
My personal bias comes here when I say and
believe that MBBS knowledge that is provided in India is really good and
students should choose to study here.
However later it is your choice as to where
you want to see your future or practice. You can go for USMLE exams for the US.
PLAB exams to go to UK. You can go for Australian exams as well.
7. Which is your favourite book and
why?
There are many that come in the list but if
I had to pick up just one then it would be "The Secret" by Rhonda
Byrne.
It is a life changing book and a masterpiece in itself I would say. It
makes you believe in the law of attraction of the universe and power of
positive thinking and the impact that this can create in your day to day
life.
A MUST READ.
8. What impact do you want to create in
the Medical field?
When you even prolong or improve the life
of one person- You are making an impact. Life is not about the size of impact
you make, even your small bit counts.
For
me it has always been about the peace I get after I've treated a patient, I try
to focus on how I feel more than how people see me and I believe that's how you
make an impact, by doing what you do the best.
Besides, when I get into research and development
later I'd surely like to work on something that improves lives and that's how
we impact people, by helping them, by making them value their lives.
Dr. Akriti Singh
Interview By- Mohit Kumar Singh
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