Name: Gowtham Murugavel (MedBound handle: @Gowtham Murugavel)
Birth Place: Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India
Educational Qualification: Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm) from Sri Shanmugha College of Pharmacy, Tamil Nadu, India (2019 to 2023)
Languages you speak or write: English and Tamil
What do you do?
I'm Gowtham Murugavel, a student who has delivered numerous presentations at various conferences. I'm doing a project right now about nanopatches and as soon as possible, we will publish a review, book chapter and research article. As a recent graduate, I'm highly productive and dedicated, and I'm committed to delivering precise and impactful results for your company.
What’s the best part of your profession? What made you choose this profession?
The best part of my profession is meeting experts and gaining invaluable knowledge from them. I accidentally chose this course.
Are you happy/satisfied with the current scenario of pharmacy education in India?
Yeah, obviously.
What can be done to improve education and the profession in this sector?
Getting updates day by day from social media like LinkedIn. Get exposure from other pharmacy colleges.
What are some fun facts about pharmacy that you want the readers to know?
It's an actual professional course but when you get into the job the entry level salary is below 20k.
What do you think about current industry / job scenario?
Nowadays, huge opportunities are falling down under the feet but we have to acquire essential qualities, skills, and knowledge to utilize the opportunities.
What are the challenges that you face in your day to day life?
Time management
What is the salary one can expect after completing D. Pharm/B. Pharm/M. Pharm as a fresher?
20 to 25k
What are your views on the EXIT exam for getting registered as a pharmacist?
We don't have an exit exam so I don't have idea about that.
Do you think pharmacists are underpaid?
Yes
Is there a healthy work-life balance in your profession?
Yes
Do you need to work overtime sometimes? If so, are you paid accordingly or not?
Yeah, definitely paid.
Do you like reading? What was the last thing you read?
Actually, I read an article about a transdermal delivery system.
What is your favorite dish?
Biriyani
What’s one thing that people are generally surprised to find out about you?
Talks about only facts.
What is your least favorite subject?
Medicinal chemistry
Your favorite subject(s)?
Pharmacology and pharmaceutics
What’s something you wish to change about the world?
Selfish people
If your journey was/were a movie, what would it be called?
Survival in a Corrupted World
Tell me something you think is true that almost nobody agrees with you on?
Nothing
Best/memorable moment
IV TRIP
What do you love to do in your leisure time?
Think about passion
What do you hate the most?
Obviously some people
If given a choice, what alternate career would you have opted for?
MBA
What is your dream travel destination?
Ireland, US, UK
Where would you like to work in future?
Entrepreneur
Finally, a Quote you relate to.
Focus on your progression over your perfection.
What else would you like to tell about yourself?
Dedicated and consistent person
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