NEXT GENERATION

I feel it’s a privilege to be a Second Generation Dermatologist as the advantages outweigh the expectations and comparisons from patients and peers.

A lot of guidance has been provided by my first generation regarding challenging cases, academics, clinic administration and maintaining a balance between professional and personal lives. Everyone goes through ups and downs in the practice of medicine.

I am lucky that my family understands this very well and they have always been there to provide emotional and personal support.

I believe I am happy with the way my practice and career has progressed since I started my post graduate training.

Dermatology is a very fascinating branch of medicine. Pursue this subject only if you have love for the subject and an appetite to work hard.

1. Share your story - Today you are the Dermatologist of Next generation in your family. As a kid, I always saw my parents as my role models and wanted to be just like them. I always worked my way through school with aspirations of becoming a doctor. Currently we have our own separate practices within the same setup and I feel proud that I have an opportunity to emulate them and also have the freedom to create my own niche in the practice of Dermatology.

2. This field of Dermatology was chosen by you on your own or under the pressure from your family of Dermatologists. There has never been any pressure from my family to make any career choices.

3. Your choice for Dermatology was derived from what type of interests and challenges found in your 1st generation of Dermatologists. Managing skin diseases is very challenging because of the chronicity and social stigma associated with many conditions. My interest and fascination was derived by seeing how gratifying it was to help patients treat and be at ease with their skin diseases.

4. How are you feeling being the 2nd generation doctor to enter the Dermatology field?

I feel grateful to be able to continue serving the community. I also feel it’s a privilege to be a Second Generation Dermatologist as the advantages outweigh the expectations and comparisons from patients and peers.

5. How is your relationship with your previous generation (Mother- Daughter/Son or Father –Daughter/Son)

Father/ son!