PharmaDose - Sauparnika Soman

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Sauparnika Soman, PharmD Intern-2018 Batch, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Government Medical College, Kannur, Pariyaram, Kerela
Sauparnika Soman, PharmD Intern-2018 Batch, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Government Medical College, Kannur, Pariyaram, Kerela
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Name : Sauparnika Soman (MedBound handle: @Sauparnika Soman)

Birth Place: Payyanur, Kerela, India

Educational Qualification: PharmD Intern-2018 Batch, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Government Medical College, Kannur, Pariyaram, Kerela

Languages you speak or write: Malayalam, English, Hindi, Tamil

Q

What do you do?

A

I am a PharmD student currently doing my internship at the College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Government Medical College, Kannur, Pariyaram, Kerala.

Q

What’s the best part of your profession? What made you choose this profession?

A

I was always fascinated by what a drug does to the body and what the body does to the drug. This curiosity led me to choose this profession.

Q

Are you happy/satisfied with the current scenario of pharmacy education in India?

A

No, we are not clinically exposed much, and theoretical knowledge is given prime importance rather than practical skills.

Q

What can be done to improve education and the profession in this sector?

A

More skill-based training programs and continuing education should be ensured to see an overall progression in this sector.

Q

What are some fun facts about pharmacy that you want the readers to know? 

A

The human body naturally produces chemicals that are very similar to delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC, the psychoactive compound in marijuana. We get to be high by ourselves.

Q

What do you think about the current industry / job scenario?

A

Underpayment, lack of work quality, and increased work pressure in India have resulted in a high migration of youngsters to Western and European countries.

Q

What are the challenges that you face in your day-to-day life? 

A

First, there's stress and anxiety. Secondly, there's a feeling of uncertainty about the job and the future.

Q

What is the salary one can expect after completing D. Pharm/B. Pharm/M. Pharm as a fresher? 

A

Minimum of 10k–20k per month.

Q

What are your views on the EXIT exam for getting registered as a pharmacist?

A

It would aid in promoting and extracting good pharmacists for our nation.

Q

Do you think pharmacists are underpaid?

A

Yes, of course.

Q

Is there a healthy work-life balance in your profession?

A

Generally speaking, work-related stress is a big issue in a developing country like India.

Q

Do you need to work overtime sometimes? If so, are you paid accordingly or not?

A

I am currently a student, and I haven't started working yet. So I am not sure about the answer.

Q

Do you like reading? What was the last thing you read?

A

Yes, very much.

The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran.

Q

What's your favorite dish?

A

I love anything and everything with chicken.

Q

What’s one thing that people are generally surprised to find out about you?

A

I watch a minimum of 10 films per week.

Q

What is your least favourite subject?

A

Physics

Q

Your favourite subject(s)?

A

I love chemistry, biology, and history.

Q

What’s something you wish to change about the world?

A

I wish that Pandora's box had never been opened.

Q

If your journey was/were a movie, what would it be called?

A

Are you there, God? It's me, Sauparnika Soman.

Q

Tell me something you think is true that almost nobody agrees with you on?

A

The fact that so-called self-help books never help.

Q

Best/memorable moment

A

The first time I watched a film all by myself in a theatre.

Q

What do you love to do in your leisure time?

A

Watch series or movies. I am a huge film fanatic.

Q

What do you hate the most?

A

At this point in my life, I don't hate anything.

Q

If given a choice, what alternate career would you have opted for?

A

An archaeologist/veterinarian.

Q

What is your dream travel destination?

A

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Q

Where would you like to work in future?

A

Germany or any other Nordic country.

Q

Finally, a Quote you relate to.

A

Word to word, I'm a river. I'll flow and float incessantly. (PS: I made that up.)

Q

What else would you like to tell about yourself?

A

I am happier than ever and in complete zen mode now.

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