Name: Kautuk Agrawal

Academic Qualification: Final year MBBS student at Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Maharashtra, India

Languages you speak or write: English, Hindi, Marathi, Sanskrit

1) What do you do?

I am a final year MBBS student at Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Maharashtra, India.

2) What’s the best about this branch? What made you choose this field?

The best part of my profession is the opportunity to make a positive impact on people's lives by providing medical care and improving health outcomes. I chose this profession because of my passion for science, a desire to help others, and the opportunity to constantly learn and grow.

3) What are your professional fields of interest?

I am interested in fields like internal medicine, cardiology, and medical research.

4) Your favorite subject(s)?

My favorite subjects are pathology and physiology.

5) What is your least favorite subject?

My least favorite subject is microbiology.

6) What is your perspective on India's research infrastructure and research outcomes?

India has made significant progress in research infrastructure and outcomes in recent years. There is a growing emphasis on research and innovation, with the establishment of world-class research institutions and increased funding for scientific projects. However, there is still room for improvement in terms of expanding research opportunities, promoting interdisciplinary collaborations, and ensuring the translation of research findings into practical applications.

7) What’s something you wish to change about the world?

I wish to see a world where access to quality healthcare and education is available to everyone, regardless of their socioeconomic status.

8) If given a choice, what alternate career would you have opted for?

If given a choice, I would have opted for a career in medical research, specifically in the field of genetics.

9) Where would you like to work in the future?

I would like to work in a reputed hospital or medical research institution where I can contribute to patient care and research advancements.

10) Do you like reading? What was the last thing you read?

Yes, I enjoy reading. The last thing I read was a medical research paper on the efficacy of a new drug in treating a specific disease.

11) What is your favorite dish?

My favorite dish is spaghetti aglio e olio.

12) How would your friend describe you?

My friends would describe me as a dedicated and compassionate individual who is always ready to lend a helping hand.

13) Whom would you like to travel with?

I would like to travel with my close friends and family.

14) If your journey were a movie, what would it be called?

"The Path of Healing: A Journey of Compassion and Knowledge."

19) What are you passionate about?

I am passionate about positively impacting people's lives through healthcare, promoting scientific research, and advocating for equal opportunities in education and healthcare.

20) Best/memorable moment? 

Getting into medical school was one of the best moments.

21) What do you love to do in your leisure time?

I enjoy reading books, watching movies, and spending time with my loved ones in my leisure time.

22) What is your dream travel destination?

My dream travel destination is Iceland.

23) Finally, a quote you relate to:

"The best way to predict the future is to create it." - Peter Drucker

(MedSight/RRG/Kautuk Agrawal)