Name: Dr. Shubham Tomar
Birth Place: Bhopal, India
Academic Qualification: MBBS from Banaras Hindu University (2014–2020) and Masters in Public Health from Johns Hopkins University (2022–2023)
Languages you speak or write: English, Hindi
What do you do?
I am a graduate student research assistant at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Maryland, United States.
What’s the best part of your profession? What made you choose this profession?
Aspire to make an impact in your community by saving lives, potentially as a healthcare professional, and by utilizing your skills as a detective to help others.
Do you like reading? What was the last thing you read?
I prefer audio-visual content over written material and am currently enjoying the book "Deep Purpose" by Ranjay Gulati.
What is your favorite dish?
Chickpeas masala
How would your friend describe you?
Ambitious, consistent, someone a call away, introverted, and a team player.
Who would you like to travel with?
Family, friend(s)
What is your least favorite subject?
Social Studies, Pharmacology
Your favorite subject(s)
Physics, Medicine, and Biostatistics
What’s something you wish to change about the world?
The prevalence of nicotine addiction and smoking.
If your journey were a movie, what would it be called?
Many Faces
What are you passionate about?
I am passionate about clinical and outcome research, AI, and machine learning in healthcare.
Best/memorable moment?
During my time at the Tata Memorial Center, I gained a deep understanding of the importance of life and felt a sense of fulfillment in being able to contribute to the care and support of individuals until their last moments.
What do you love to do in your leisure time?
Music, Movie, or a walk
What do you hate the most?
Forced socialization
If given a choice, what alternate career would you have opted for?
Astrophysicist
What is your dream travel destination?
Iceland
Where would you like to work in the future?
Working with a health tech research institute (although you cannot currently name a specific one), using innovative technologies and research to advance healthcare and improve lives.
Finally, a quote you relate to.
"Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much." - Helen Keller
(Medsight/MSM)