Name: Dr. Rupam Sarkar

Educational Qualifications: BPT from Haldia Institute of Health Sciences, Haldia, West Bengal (Pass out year: 2019)

MPT from Sri Aurobindo University, Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India (Pass out year: 2022)

Current Position: Assistant Professor and Academic Coordinator at the Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Sciences, Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, Pune, Maharashtra, India

1. What are your areas of interest within your profession? 

   Cardiology, Neurological Rehabilitation, Sports injury, Pediatric rehabilitation

2. Things that you are passionate about concerning the clinical/research/current aspects of your profession: 

   I am passionate about neurological and cardiovascular rehabilitation.

3. What made you choose teaching or mentoring as a profession?  

   I chose teaching or mentoring as a profession because I find fulfillment in sharing knowledge and guiding others.

4. According to your experience, what is more important: getting good scores or acquiring knowledge? 

   In my experience, acquiring knowledge is more important than getting good grades.

5. Any 3 topics/subjects that you like the most: 

   1. Neurological rehabilitation (stroke, spinal cord injury rehabilitation)

   2. Cardiac rehabilitation (coronary artery bypass grafting, coronary artery disease, etc.)

   3. Orthopedic rehabilitation and ergonomic advice (back pain, neck pain, etc.)

6. Any 3 topics/subjects that you dislike/ detest the most: 

   Mathematics mostly

7. What are your fields of interest in research and clinical practice?  

   Cardiac & neurological sciences

8. What are your career goals or expectations? 

   My career goal is to achieve higher academic heights and contribute to advancements in my field.

9. What would you be doing if not the current profession?

   If not for my current profession, I would have chosen to serve in the Indian armed forces.

10. What do you like to do in your leisure time?

    In my leisure time, I enjoy engaging in productive work.

11. What change would you like to bring about in the education sector?
    I would like to see proper guidance and support provided to students, helping them make informed career choices and achieve their goals.

12. What is your mantra for success?
    "First learn, then earn."

13. Who do you idolize, and why?
    I idolize my family because they have been my constant support and inspiration throughout my journey.

14. Kindly mention your Publication(s), if any:

    Journal of rehabilitation medicine, 2022 (Dec)

15. Kindly mention your achievements or awards:
    1) Awarded at Many National Conferences.

    2) Sports physiotherapist at many National & International Marathons.

    3) Former Physiotherapist at the Indian Wheelchair Cricket Team for a Series.

16. And finally, what message would you like to give today's youth?

    "Work hard when you are young to lead a spacious life when you are old."

(MedTeacher/Rupam Sarkar/PB)