Name: Dr. Vishal R M (MedBound Handle- @vishalrm)
Birth Place: Bidar, Karnataka ,India
Educational Qualification: MBBS from Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS), Bangalore, India (2014-2019)
How was your initial experience with clinical initiation, clinical rotations, or bedside learning?
I always loved being in wards.
Could you share some humorous, peculiar, or unforgettable experiences you've had while working in a clinical ward? Feel free to recount any interesting incidents.
During my internship, one day every other intern pre-planned to bunk using a WhatsApp group. I didn't open the WhatsApp and went to the wards that day. 😢
What are your thoughts on outpatient clinics (OPD) as an integral part of the medical profession? Do you find it enjoyable /challenging or dull and boring?
It's enjoyable; it's part of medicine.
What are your thoughts on indoor/ward/floor duties in a hospital? Could you share what aspects you appreciate and what aspects you find challenging or dislike?
ICU duties are challenging, and night duty days are hectic in the beginning, but we used to enjoy the later part.
Could you describe your routine and activities when you are rounding on patients during your medical duties?
Checking every patient's vitals, talking to patients, making sure they haven't any complaints against us during rounds. 😂
What are some of your favourite procedures or activities that you enjoy while working in hospitals or outpatient clinics (OPDs)?
ABG, Foley catheterization, suturing, dressing wounds.
What are some procedures or activities that you dislike or prefer to avoid while working in hospitals or outpatient clinics (OPDs)?
Ryles tube insertion.
Can you describe your experience during your clinical rotations? What departments did you rotate through and which one was your favourite(s)?
My favorite was Emergency Medicine.
What are some of the least favourite aspects or activities for you while on duty in a hospital?
Being online or using social media apps.
If you could change one aspect of how doctors and medical students work or operate in hospitals or outpatient clinics (OPDs), what would it be?
Following up with each patient even after they are discharged from the hospital.
How do you handle or perceive night calls/shifts? What is your take on In-house calls?
Night duties were hectic in the beginning for me, but later on, we adjusted.
How do you manage the food situation while you are on duty in the hospital or during your work shifts?
Usually, on duty days, I miss a meal in the beginning, but after a while, I used to keep chocolates and coffee with me.
How do you like to spend your leisure time when you're not working or on duty?
I play cricket, volleyball, and basketball.
What is something that you strongly dislike or find challenging?
People's opinions on para subjects.
If you had the opportunity to choose an alternative specialty, career, or role at this point, what would you switch to? What factors or reasons would influence your decision?
UPSC exams. The attacks on Indian doctors in hospitals make me consider changing my decision.
If you could choose any medical institution, place, or destination to work at, what would be your dream choice? What factors make it an appealing option for you?
AFMC Pune, BMC Bangalore, because of the best faculty.
Could you describe your ideal workplace and the factors that make it desirable for you?
The ideal workplace for every doctor is patient comfort with less payment.
Nothing much.