Name: Dr. Sameer Sekhar Patra
Birth Place: Bhubaneswar
Educational Qualification: MBBS from All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhubaneswar, India (2014–2019)
Master's degree (Sports Medicine Residency Program) from International Olympic Committee (2022-2024)
Languages you speak or write: English, Hindi, and Odia
What do you do?
I am a doctor and an entrepreneur.
What’s the best part of your profession? What made you choose this profession?
The best part of my profession is the opportunity to help and revolutionize mankind.
Do you like reading? What was the last thing you read?
Yes, I do. The last thing I read was a quiz book.
What is your favorite dish?
My favorite dish is Butter Chicken.
How would your friend describe you?
My friends would describe me as hard-working, humorous, and an extrovert.
Who would you like to travel with?
I enjoy traveling with friends or going alone.
Mention your favorite subjects.
My favorite subject is Orthopedics.
What is your least favorite subject?
My least favorite subject is Economics.
What’s something you wish to change about the world?
I wish traveling to different parts of the world could be made easier for everyone.
If your journey were a movie, what would it be called?
If my journey were a movie, it would be called Life - It's All About Experiences."
What are you passionate about?
I am passionate about cars, travel, and watches.
Best/memorable moment?
One of my most memorable moments was attending the convocation at AIIMS.
What do you love to do in your leisure time?
In my leisure time, I love to watch movies.
What do you hate the most?
I have a strong dislike for procrastination.
If given a choice, what alternate career would you have opted for?
If given the choice, I would have considered a career in the civil services.
What is your dream travel destination?
My dream travel destination is Greece.
Where would you like to work in the future?
In the future, I would like to continue working in India.
Finally, a quote you relate to:
"The dream is something that won't let you sleep."
What else would you like to say about yourself?
I am a fun-loving and caring individual.
(MedSight/DrSameerSekharPatra/PB)