Name: Darshana Rane

Birth Place: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Academic Qualification: BSc in Cardiovascular Perfusion (2019 Graduate)

MSc in Cardiovascular Medicine and Diseases (2021 Graduate)

College: University of Bristol, United Kingdom

Languages you speak/write: Hindi, Marathi, English, French

1. What do you do?

   I previously worked as a cardiovascular perfusionist, which I found to be too technical. However, worked on and off for 3 years. In 2019, I went to Bristol, UK for my master's. When COVID hit, I had to come back. Later, I earned my M.Sc. in Cardiovascular Medicine and Diseases. I have extensively worked in Narayana Hrudayala, Bangalore. I am now in the application process for USA.

2. What’s the best part of your profession? What made you choose this profession?

   The best part about medicine is that it rewards the patient and you equally. Medicine is only for passionate people. I always saw healthcare as a very esoteric profession. But it rewards me in the most profound ways.

3. Do you like reading? What was the last thing you read?

   I enjoy reading but I want to inculcate the habit of reading. I recently read Murakami's Norwegian Wood.

4. What is your favorite dish?

   Burnt Garlic Noodles

5. How would your friend describe you?

   Funny, witty, and helpful

6. Who would you like to travel with?

   Alone

7. What is your least favourite subject?

   Maths

8. What triggers You?

   So many things. I hate when somebody looks down on the other person. Tears me apart.

9. Describe yourself using 3 words

   Rooted, Calm, and Tenacious

10. What’s something you wish to change about the world?

    Make healthcare more accessible

11. What aspect of your personality would you change if you could?

    The fact that I always overanalyze the situation

12. If your journey was a movie, what would it be called?

    Patience & Perseverance

13. What are you passionate about?

    When my first patient walked out with a discharge. Always memorable.

14. Best/memorable moment?

    I am very devoted to healthcare. I know nothing beyond it and above it. I am grateful that I chose this as a career and hope to make it big someday.

15. What do you love to do in your leisure time?

    I take leisure quite seriously so most of the time I socialize, I go out with my friends and explore restaurants. Often, I watch movies. Sometimes read a book or two.

16. What do you hate the most?

    I hate that our country has so much adulteration in the system. The best of the people get left out.

17. How do you keep yourself calm before an exam or any event?

    To prepare in advance

18. If given a choice, what alternate career would you have opted for?

    I wanted to be an Aeronautical Engineer but quickly realized that Maths is not my strong point.

19. What is your dream travel destination?

    Norway

20. Where would you like to work in the future?

    I want to work as an Epidemiologist in Cardiovascular Diseases.

21. Finally, a Quote you relate to.

    Being busy is a blessing.