Senior Orthopedic Surgeon with vast international experience seeking jobWhat type of job are you looking for? I am seeking a job in the University Hospital where I can do clinical work, research and teach students. What nationality are you? Indian What languages do you speak (and at what level)? Very fluent English, Hindi, Gujarati, Marathi, working knowledge of Arabic and French What country or area are you looking to work in and why? Iceland. I am inspired by the multitasking done by each person there and that they have used their energy resources effectively. I was also impressed that for a country with a small population they have so many publications. I feel I can learn as much as I can teach in this country. What countries have you worked in? I trained in a premier institute of Medicine in Bombay - Grant Medical College. I was exposed to clinical presentations of all kinds in our busy public hospitals. I worked as a leading Orthopedic Surgeon for over two and a half decades in Bombay. I have also worked in Saudi Arabia, South Africa and Libya. What countries do you have a visa to work in? India, Middle Eastern countries, African countries. What field do you currently work in? I mainly deal with trauma surgery and am conversant with the latest techniques and implants. I also do adult reconstruction surgery and hand surgery where proper facilities are available. What fields have you worked in before? I have worked in the field of Orthopedics Surgery - its clinical practice and teaching since 1979. I am active and have managed a busy tertiary Trauma Center for the past year. What qualifications do you hold? I did my M.B.,B.S. degrees from the University of Bombay in 1975 and Master of Surgery (Doctor of Surgery) in Orthopedics from the University of Bombay in 1979. I trained in Hand Surgery and Mini External Fixators under Dr. B. B. Joshi and edited and co-authored books with him. Which do you consider more valuable? Formal education or skills and why? Formal education provides the theoretical background while skills develop with practice. Both are equally important. Describe the benefits of working with others No man is an island - we all need to work as a team to complement our own knowledge and skills in order to provide a high standard of care. Describe the benefits of working alone The decisions one takes alone have to be well thought out as one does not have the benefit of another opinion. With the freedom comes lots of responsibility. What was your worst working experience? Medical care is a continuous process but I have found working in rural areas of most developing countries a problem mainly because of the lack of facilities. I can innovate in an emergency but I feel more comfortable with the right equipment and environment. What is the most important lesson you have learnt throughout your career? I have learned that every patient is a person and I am treating the person not the disease. What unique skills do you have? I am a good diagnostician as I let the picture build up from the history and examination of the patient and I corroborate it with the results of the investigations before I short list the differential diagnoses. Then I ask for relevant investigations to confirm one diagnosis. What would you consider as your 'dream job'? One that makes best use of my skills to benefit maximum people. What are the most interesting aspects of your field? The advances in the understanding of bone physiology, bone healing and in material science. What are the least interesting aspects of your field? Problems where little help can be offered like muscular dystrophies. What are your other interests? I am good with computers as I have been assembling my own machines and servicing them since 1987. I am an amateur musician: I play guitar and sing mainly Beatles songs. I enjoy every moment of life! How can potential employers contact you? Telephones: Mobile - +91 99690 25452 Land line - +91 22 26287142, +91 22 26328491 Postal Address: 602A, Chandraprabh, 84, Irla Bridge, S.V. Road, Andheri (W), Mumbai 400058, INDIA | 
