An Assistant Professor at Department of Medicine, Himalayan Institute of Medical Sciences, Dehradun, Dr Mitali Verma has a day filled with lots of work and teaching. From attending patient calls, to emergency treatments followed by hours of medicine lectures to students, this Apeejay School, Charkhi Dadri alumna has her hands full with work.
In a quick chat with Dr Mitali about her alma mater, we learn how important a role the school played in her development and what words of wisdom she would offer the current students. Read edited excerpts:
What all work does an assistant professor of medicine have to do?
As a consultant in medicine, there are no fixed working hours at work. I see patients, do procedures, tackle emergency cases if any, then look after patient calls for a few hours. And after all this I have scheduled lectures for under-graduate and post-graduate students.
What inspired you to join this field?
Both my parents are doctors, so that motivated me a lot. I wanted to walk in their footsteps and serve humanity. And of course I got a lot of support from my school Principal and coordinator back then.
And the teachers, did they support you too?
Oh certainly! They supported me very well. I miss my days in school. It was way back and most of the staff has changed from my days. But I still miss those classes.
How were you as a student though?
If one goes through the previous year magazines and scholarly achievement sections, then one would be amazed to see that I hold numerous records. From being the Sports Prefect, Vice-Captain, Head-Girl and also the recipient of the Dr. Stya Paul award. I was a brilliant student in academics and had a great sports profile as well.
Lastly, any advice to the current students from your rich file of experience as an ace student?
One and a half decades ago, I was in school but the values of persistence, sincerity and motivation I picked up at Apeejay School, Charkhi Dadri have been a key thing for me. Values indeed go a long way. My siblings are also from this school and these values are common to us.