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I am a medical graduate and I completed my degree from a reputable institution where I also went through the mandatory one year rotatory internship that exposed me to almost every dept of clinical medicine. Those months were long and some days felt never ending but I got real hands on experiance in OPDs, wards, even emergency and minor procedures. What stayed with me is not only the knowledge of disease but the way patients look at their own illness. I learnt early that treating just a symptom or single diagnosis isnt enough, the real challenge is to see the patient as a whole, to understand how their lifestyle, family, stress, small daily habits all play into recovery. Sometimes the answer is simple treatment, sometimes it is a mix of counselling, preventive steps and medicine. I still carry that approach in my daily practice. When I sit with a patient I try not to rush, I want to hear the small details, the part they think unimportant. Because often those parts give the clue. I focus on holistic patient care, where general medicine overlaps with preventive health, lifestyle modification and long term well-being. The internship also gave me confidence to work under pressure, managing routine as well as complex cases. From inserting IV lines, catheters, assisting in deliveries, handling inpatient records, or stabilizing a patient in distress – each experience taught me something about both science and responsibility. My training also shaped how I communicate. I prefer using simple words, no heavy jargon, so patients and families can actually feel safe and understand what is happening. I don’t claim to know all the answers but I always try to look deeper and give care that is both rational and empathetic. For me the goal is not just to fix a lab value or acute problem, but to help patients feel they are being seen and treated as a person. That’s what keeps me grounded in medicine and also keeps me learning everyday.

I am working in medical field for last 5 yrs, across different institutes where I got chance to deal with patients from many disciplins. That exposure really shaped the way I look at healthcare, not just as isolated disease but as a whole person with many factors going on at once. I try to mix knowledge of anatomy, physiology and day to day clinical practice to make sure treatment plan fits into patient’s life not only on paper but in reality. Over the years I handled OPD load, inpatients, some emergencies too, and in every setting I learned that listening is half of the treatment. A lot of patients come with multiple complaints, sometimes small sometimes severe, and its not only about writing medicine but guiding them with lifestyle, followups, long term planning. I prefer holistic approach – seeing how one organ system affect another, or how mental stress make physical illness worse. That way I can provide care that feels complete not fragmented. I also try to stay disciplined with documenting patient history and tracking progress, cause records matter a lot in continuity of care. But equally I pay atention to communication, explaining condition in simple words, so patients leave with clarity not confusion. My focus always stays on safety, evidence based medicine, but also empathy in every consult. I know healthcare is always changing and I push myself to adapt, keep learning, stay open to new methods. This balance of practical skills and compassion is what I want to carry forward in my career. At the end of the day, treating patient as whole body, not just symptom, is what gives best outcome in my experiance.

I am working in medicine from last 10 years, and in that time I got to see and learn from many different kind of patients and clinical situations. Some days were about routine opd cases, fevers, diabetes follow up, other days meant handling tough emergencies where every second matterd. Over this period I grew more confident in making clinical judgement, choosing right investigations, and explaining things in a way that patient and family could actually understand without too much medical jargon. My focus is always on giving treatment that is both evidence based and also practical for daily life. I try not to look at disease in isolation but at the whole body and mind together, cause often small details in lifestyle or stress pattern make a big difference in recovery. In hospital settings I managed both inpatient and outpatient care, coordinated with nursing staff, and took part in ward rounds where teamwork mattered more than individual effort. Across 10 yrs of work I also made a point to keep learning newer protocols, whether in management of hypertension, respiratory infections, or acute cardiac complaints. And yes mistakes were there too—early in career I was slower in procedures like IV cannula or suturing, but I learnt by doing, by watching seniors and then practicing until it came natural. Over time I handled more complicated cases, sometimes multiple co-morbidities in one patient, and realised that patience and listening carefully are as important as prescribing medicine. I continue to refine my approach, balancing between clinical efficiency and compassionate care. For me, the real achievement is not only in diagnosis but in seeing a patient return home safer and more reassured. Even now after a decade, I still find myself learning something new from every case, every interaction. That keeps me grounded and motivated to serve better each day.

I am working in medicine with about 1.4 year of clinical practice in general medicine and orthopedics, and more recently 1 month as consultant in critical care medicine. The transition from ward based medicine into critical care taught me a lot about speed, focus and handling situations where minutes really matter. In general medicine I dealt with common but important issues like diabetes, hypertension, infections, gastric and joint disorders, while in orthopedics I managed trauma cases, fractures, joint pain, rehab guidance. These gave me a strong base in both acute and chronic case management. Now in critical care I am facing severe emergencies, ventilator management, sepsis protocols, multi-organ failure and continuous monitoring, which sharpen both technical skills and decision making. I try to balance clinical accuracy with humane touch, explaining to families what is happening even in tense moments, cause they deserve clarity. I believe no patient is just a disease, they are people with background, family and fears, and my role is to treat them keeping all of that in mind. My interest remain broad—internal medicine, orthopedics, and critical care overlap in many ways, and I feel each part of my training complement the other. I know my journey is still early but every day I am learning, correcting, trying to make the care safer and more effective. For me, growth in medicine is continuous and shaped by each patient I meet.

I am Dr Sri Ram, a practising dentist and for me dentistry is not just a job but kind of a space where science and care come together. At our multispeciality dental clinic we try to keep everything under one roof so patients don’t have to run around different places for basic or advanced dental needs. Some days I am doing a simple filling, other days its root canal or prosthodontics or guiding someone through braces or implant options. I find that every smile has it’s own story, and part of my role is to listen before deciding treatment. I work closely with patients who come in with anxiety or fear about dental work, and I try to keep the approach as friendly and non threatening as possible. For me good dentistry is not just about restoring a tooth but about giving comfort and confidence back to the person. We maintain strict sterilisation protocols, I pay attention to detail in record keeping and planning, but I also believe in explaining procedures in plain words not medical jargons. Running a clinic also means handling schedules, keeping the team aligned, making sure materials and equipments are in order. Sometimes that part feels less exciting, but I know without it patient care will suffer. Over the years I realised preventive care and regular checkups are just as important as big procedures. Many patients delay and land up with major problems, so I encourage simple steps like cleaning, regular orthodontic checkup, and gum care. I also keep interest in cosmetic dentistry like whitening, lumineers, smile design, because a lot of people feel held back by their teeth. Helping them change that and watching them smile more often is one of the most satisfying part of this work. I continue to learn newer techniques, updating myself with modern methods so we can offer treatments that are both effective and less time consuming. At the end of the day what matters is that patients walk out more relaxed than when they came in, and that’s what I keep working towards every single day.

I am Dr Sri Ram and my journey in medicine started when I did my MBBS from Osh state medical university, I finished that in 2020. Right now I am in the final year of my MD Anaesthesia at Lala Lajpat Rai medical college, Meerut, where day to day I get to deal with the challenges of critical care, pain managment and perioperative support. Anaesthesia is not only about giving drugs or putting patient to sleep, it is about patient safety, anticipation of risk, quick decision making when things turn suddenly, and at the same time being calm enough to reassure families who are often worried. During my training I worked across emergency, operation theaters, ICU and pain clinics. Managing airway, handling ventilators, monitoring vitals minute to minute—these are skills that require constant focus and I keep learning new nuances every case. Some cases are straight forward but some demand fast adaption, and I realised that team communication makes a big diffrence. In ortho cases, in general surgery, in pediatric or obstetric operations, each situation needs different preparation. Sometimes the most important part is before surgery itself, when we do pre-op assesments, checking co-morbidities like diabetes, hypertension, cardiac issues, and deciding safest anaesthesia plan. I also take strong interest in post-operative recovery and pain control, because a good surgery outcome is not just about operation success but how comfortably the patient recovers. Working in critical care has exposed me to managing life threatening situations, cardiac arrest, trauma, shock and sepsis, and while those are intense moments they also teach humility, because not everything is predictable. Right now as I move towards completion of MD, I feel my focus is becoming sharper on combining evidence based practice with practical bedside skills. I try to balance technical expertise with empathy, because at the end of the day every patient is more than their disease.

I am a Periodontist and laser speacialist who started my career as a general dentist and worked over 6 years in that role before moving deeper into gum care and implant dentistry, where I’ve now spend 2 years as a specialist. My clinical work revolve around treating periodontal diseases, performing dental implant procedures, and using modern laser dentistry for minimally invasive care. I am currently working as a Senior Lecturer at ITS Dental College, Ghaziabad, where I train students and young dentists in both theoretical and practical aspects of periodontology and laser application. Teaching make me reflect on my own methods, and I see it as a way to keep my knowledge sharp and up-to-date. Outside of academics I served as a Consultant Periodontist and Laser Specialist at Clove Dental, managing a wide range of complex gum issues and implant cases. These roles gave me strong hands-on experiance in private practice settings, dealing with patients who come with very different needs—from basic gum care to advanced implant placements. I tend to focus on patient comfort, I always explain the steps of the procedure in simple langauge and try to reduce anxiety that many people feel in dental chair. My intrest in laser dentistry grow because of its precision and faster healing time, and I try to integrate this wherever possible as I feel it give patients better experiance. Whether it is gum contouring, flap surgery or implant-related procedures, I rely on evidence based dentistry but also like to adapt treatment plans to individual patients rather than just following one-size-fits-all. I believe dentistry is not only about fixing teeth but restoring confidence and comfort in daily life. At the same time, I see myself as a learner—periodontology and implants keep evolving, and I want to stay ahead with continuous training and research.

I am a medical doctor with more than eleven years of practice, and in that time I had the chance to work across many different areas of medicine. Some days it was fast moving emergency department shifts, where decisions had to be taken in seconds, and on other days it was quiet long term follow ups with patients who needed steady monitoring and ongoing care. What keeps me steady is the balance—clear, safe, evidence based treatment but at the same time making sure the patient feels heard, that their questions are answered without hiding behind jargon. Many times I spend those extra few minutes explaining in simple words, because understanding brings confidence and better healing. Over the years I’ve become very comfortable taking detailed medical histories, doing full clinical examinations, and building treatment plans that are both practical and sustainable. My focus is always on what fits into the life of the person infront of me, not just what looks good on paper. During the pandemic this mindset mattered even more. Working frontline in the ED, I was responsible for identifying, investigating, admitting and managing COVID-19 patients. WHO protocols gave structure, but each case was different and needed adjustments. I also managed daily rounds in isolation wards, checking progress and keeping the team safe. That time was difficult, the system stretched, but it taught me adaptability and sharpened my decision making. My strongest areas are internal medicine and emergency care, especially emergency resuscitation where every second can be critical. I am confident with using latest diagnostic tools and modern equipment not only for accuracy in diagnosis but also for interventions that improve outcomes. Preventive care is also important for me—I try to encourage patients to build healthier choices bit by bit, rather than overwhelming them with big changes. At the core, I see a patient as whole, not just as a disease or diagnosis. Some days are harder than others, mistakes happen, pressure builds, but medicine for me is not about perfection—it is about patience, consistency and being present when someone needs help the most.

I am a medical officer who worked for 3 years in a state govt hospital and during that time I learned more than any classroom could really teach. Every single day was different—sometimes long OPD hours where patients walked in with common fever, pain or chronic conditions that needed steady follow up, sometimes emergency nights where quick action and decision making really matter. I got to see wide spectrum of cases across medicine, pediatrics, surgery support, and that gave me a solid clinical base. I spent a lot of time in collecting medical histories properly, doing systematic clinical exams, and then planning treatment that was both effective and practical for the patient infront of me. Often patients came from rural backgrounds with limited access to care, so I learned to adjust my approach, focus on affordability, preventive advice and clear communication rather than heavy jargon. To me, patient education is as important as prescription. In the hospital setting I was also part of emergency management—resuscitations, trauma stabilization, critical care shifts—where speed and accuracy were key. Those moments were stressful but also rewarding because you know the right call at the right time can save someone’s life. Working under govt protocols meant following strict guidelines, but it also taught me discipline, teamwork and adapting even when resources felt short. My interest naturally grew towards general medicine and emergency care, since that was the core of what I handled daily. I also became more confident with procedures, documentation, and coordinating between departments. Looking back, those 3 years shaped my ability to balance evidence based medicine with real world limitations. I try to see each patient as a whole, not just a disease. Some days are messy, mistakes happen, and not every outcome is perfect, but the aim is to improve little by little. For me, medicine is about showing up, listening with patience, and doing the best possible with the knowledge and tools in hand.

I am working as a House Surgeon at M.R. Ambedkar Dental College and Hospital, Bangalore, from May 2024 to May 2025, and during this period I had the opportunity to complete the mandatory rotatory internship that really shaped the way I look at dentistry. Each posting brought its own challenges—from managing extractions in a busy OPD to the quiet concentration of root canal procedures where every small step matter. I got hands-on with restorations, crown prep, scaling and root planing, prosthodontics with RPDs & CDs, and even pediatric oral care where patience sometimes count more than skill itself. I learned quickly that diagnosis is not just about clinical signs but about listening carefully to patients who often explain their problem in a way that don’t fit into textbook lines. From early dental caries to pre malignant oral lesions, I handled cases that made me more alert about the need for timely detection and management. The internship also gave me exposure in pain management and creating awareness about oral hygiene—small things like teaching brushing techniques or dietary advice that actually bring long term change. Working in multiple departments side by side with experienced faculty and colleagues showed me that dentistry is as much about teamwork as it is about individual precision. Some days were smooth, other days chaotic, equipment failing or patients too anxious to cooperate, but those situations pushed me to be flexible and calm under pressure. I also began to appreciate the role of technology in improving accuracy, from intraoral radiographs to digital impressions, though at the same time realizing that no technology replace the trust built between dentist and patient. At the core, my focus remain on providing patient centered care—treating pain when it is acute, guiding families toward prevention when possible, and always aiming to combine technical skill with empathy. This one year was not just a requirement, it was a foundation that taught me both discipline and adaptability, and I carry that forward in every patient encounter now.