Name: Dr. Jatin Basoya
Birth Place: Delhi, India
Educational Qualification: MBBS from Mayo Institute of Medical Sciences (MIMS), Uttar Pradesh, India (2014-2019)
What are you doing currently?
I work as a general physician with an NGO.
How was your initial experience with clinical initiation, clinical rotations, or bedside learning?
It was good, and moreover, a good beginning for the learning process which I have been doing since I got into medical college.
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.
Yeah, sure. I remember a day from my Obstetrics posting when our professor asked for volunteers for a normal vaginal delivery (NVD). In a moment, I realized that all the boys had quietly left the room.
I want to change the behavior of healthcare professionals towards the patients. Having worked in a Central Government Hospital, I have witnessed instances where patients were treated poorly, which is unacceptable.Dr. Jatin Basoya
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?
Yeah, I do find it interesting and a great learning process.
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?
That's an integral part of medical learning because besides the OPD, the main thing that matters is bedside learning. It helps us assess the patients briefly before coming to a final conclusion.
Could you describe your routine and activities when you are rounding on patients during your medical duties?
Yeah, I visit my clinic around 9 AM, and to my amazement, I can see the queue there every day. So, from 9 to 1, I am sitting in my chamber, calling patients one by one, prescribing them the needed drugs and ordering investigations as required.
What are some of your favourite procedures or activities that you enjoy while working in hospitals or outpatient clinics (OPDs)?
It involves treating all my patients with utmost compassion and understanding. While I was in Safdarjung Hospital, I thoroughly enjoyed assessing my pre-op and post-op patients and attending to all their needs.
What are some procedures or activities that you dislike or prefer to avoid while working in hospitals or outpatient clinics (OPDs)?
There is nothing like that.
Can you describe your experience during your clinical rotations? What departments did you rotate through, and which one was your favourite(s)?
I have completed rotations in all the departments during my internship, and my favorite one was Orthopedics. I thoroughly enjoy performing plastering procedures and interpreting X-rays.
What are some of the least favourite aspects or activities for you while on duty in a hospital?
I understand the importance of documentation, but I must admit that I find it slightly less enjoyable.
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?
The only thing I want to change is the behavior of healthcare professionals towards the patients. Having worked in a Central Government Hospital, I have witnessed instances where patients were treated poorly, which is unacceptable.
How do you handle or perceive night calls/shifts? What is your take on In-house calls?
I promptly respond to their inquiries, attend phone calls, and if necessary, I also travel to their location.
How do you manage the food situation while you are on duty in the hospital or during your work shifts?
As a person who prioritizes a healthy diet, I usually carry my own salads, fruits, and water bottle.
How do you like to spend your leisure time when you're not working or on duty?
During that time, I go through newsletters and new publications, exploring new inventions in the medical field and discovering new career options.
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?
If that were the case, I would have definitely pursued a career in the army.
Indoor duties are integral part of medical learning because besides the OPD, the main thing that matters is bedside learning. It helps us assess the patients briefly before coming to a final conclusion.Dr. Jatin Basoya
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?
I would love to work at AIIMS Delhi.
Could you describe your ideal workplace and the factors that make it desirable for you?
An ideal workplace is one that is free from noise.