Name: Dr. Annie Thomas
Academic Qualification: MBBS graduate (2016 batch), Government Mohan Kumaramangalam Medical College, Salem, Tamil Nadu, India
Languages you speak/write: Malayalam, English, Tamil, Hindi
Your birth place: Born and residing in Kerala
Tell us something about yourself, what do you do?
I'm a medical graduate who is highly enthusiastic about unlocking new levels in my career life. I am looking for fresh perspectives in the medical field rather than rote learning by turning a bit more towards other related domains like public health, management, article writing, research works, etc. But ultimately the goal is to be a good physician who can optimize patient care and treatment outcomes.
What’s the best part of your profession? What made you choose this profession?
When a patient finally gets discharged after treatment and says thank you to you and that is the most cherishable moment.
Do you like reading? What was the last thing you read?
Yes, I love reading. The last book I read was 'When Breath Becomes Air' by Paul Kalanithi.
What is your favorite dish?
Chicken spring roll
How would your friend describe you?
Free-spirited, wild, confused at times
Who would you like to travel with?
With friends
What is your least favourite subject?
Geography in high school, and microbiology in medicine.
What’s something you wish to change about the world?
Maybe to slow down a bit, everybody is in a hurry to get to the next level, competition is through the roof and people would do just anything to win. But we are slowly moving to a disaster as we forget the impact of all this on our environment.
If your journey was a movie, what would it be called?
Life's junctions and a confused kid.
Best/memorable moment?
The first time I conducted a delivery.
What do you love to do in your leisure time?
Watch movies, go for a walk, and read a good novel.
What do you hate the most?
Having to wake up early in the morning.
If given a choice, what alternate career would you have opted for?
Travel journalism
What is your dream travel destination?
Japan
Where would you like to work in the future?
At any teaching hospital where I can guide young medical students in whatever way I can.
Describe yourself using 3 words:
Persistent, Motivated, Hardworking
What aspect of your personality would you change if you could?
Skepticism toward new things/experiences is something I'm consciously trying to change.
What triggers You?
Carelessness showed in actually listening to a reasonable complaint of any patient.
How do you keep yourself calm before an exam or any event?
Having a carefully overlooked plan before any major event, going through even tiny details multiple times to make sure I'm ready for all possible outcomes, listening to music, taking a look outside the window...
Which pill would you take? Red or blue Pill? Red Pill: You can go to the past with all of your present knowledge. Blue Pill: You will skip 20 years of your life with billions of dollars in your bank account
I think I could have optimized some of my present situations if I could go back to the past and relive my life but I don't think I would change much of it so I would choose the blue pill.
Finally, a Quote you relate to.
All that glitters is not gold.