Batch (Year of joining) 2013-14
What parts of your job do you find most challenging?
It is emotionally draining to treat patients who have been through traumatic illnesses or injuries and have become dependent and don’t have enough family or financial support.
What is the most rewarding or enjoyable part of your job?
Meeting new people, interacting with them. Getting to see and think about life from their point of view, seeing them improve functionally and become capable of doing activities which they had lost hope upon. Helping them build a positive image of themselves and being able to reduce their pain and suffering. Making them independent which is the most valuable aspect of life and we often underestimate it.
Considering all the people you’ve met in your field, what personal attributes are essential for success?
Management. The way you manage your day be it time management, financial management, social life management, emotional management, defines your success.
What do you wish you would have known your first day of graduate school?
Professionally I’m sure that as time passes you’ll be perfect in your skills. But it’s your perspective which will make sure how soon you become perfect. Be patient. Everything happens for a reason. You’ve to be positive about situations and come out of it. Trust your instincts. It’s ok to be unsure sometimes. Take your time and go ahead. Be with people who give you good positive vibes.
How did the institute help you be who you are today?
I feel blessed to be an alumnus of Somaiya. The professors and staff have been really helpful. It’s their knowledge and experience which has made me a capable Person and a capable Physiotherapist.
Glint 2020 