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Hey there, my fellow boot campers!  Welcome back to the latest episode of my Boot Camp Chronicles. Today, I'm going to share a story that's all about conversions, both financial and dietary. It's about how my journey from pounds to rupees not only affected my wallet but also transformed my lifestyle into something healthier and happier. 🌍💰🥗 The Currency Conundrum As an immigrant in the UK, one of the first challenges I encountered was converting pounds to rupees. It felt like deciphering a secret code every time I went grocery shopping or dined out. I'd look at a price tag, try to do the math in my head, and usually end up with a befuddled expression. It was like playing a never-ending game of currency bingo. Cooking Up a Storm The constant struggle with currency conversion led me to a life-changing decision - I decided to embrace my culinary skills. Instead of relying on takeout or dining out, I ventured into the world of cooking. It was a bit daunting at first, but

Hey there, fellow boot campers! Welcome to the new episode of my Boot Camp Chronicles. This time, I've got a story that's equal parts surprising, funny, and heartwarming. It's about a run-in with a rude patient that took me from one end of the cultural spectrum to another. 🏥🤯 The Rude Patient Encounter - A Familiar Scene As an ED doctor, I was no stranger to dealing with difficult patients, especially the ones who weren't exactly poster children for politeness. Back in India, it was par for the course; you'd meet folks who'd make a grumpy cat look like a ray of sunshine. But little did I know, a culture shock awaited me in the UK. A Pleasant Surprise: The Unsung Heroes Here in the hospital I joined, nurses didn't just roll with the punches when faced with rude behavior; they were like knights in shining armor, ready to defend their territory. Patient records documented every instance of bad behavior, and security was called to handle those who crossed the

Hey there, pals! Get ready to join me on a journey filled with hilarity, mishaps, and some good-natured self-deprecation. It's the story of how I, an ED doc turned Quality Improvement Fellow, stumbled my way through Excel and MS Teams like a lovable goofball. 🤣🏥💻  I'm here to take you on a journey filled with laugh-out-loud moments, facepalms, and a lot of humble pie. The Excel Expedition: Navigating the Spreadsheet Jungle Imagine a doctor who's usually all about stethoscopes and prescriptions suddenly being thrown into the wild world of Excel. Those cells and formulas might as well have been from another galaxy! I swear, the numbers had a secret pact to make me feel like an absolute rookie. MS Teams: The Virtual Carnival of Chaos Now, MS Teams was like a virtual carnival, and I was the clown who occasionally forgot to put on their big shoes. Back-to-back meetings felt like an endurance test, and sometimes I'd pop into a meeting incognito because I'd forgotten to

Hello again, fellow adventurers!   Today, I'm taking you on a journey from my initial terror of pediatrics to becoming a relatively more confident pediatric ED doctor. 🚑🧒🏥 Pediatrics: The Ultimate Nightmare As someone who had previously worked exclusively in the adult Emergency Department, the thought of dealing with pediatric cases sent shivers down my spine. It was like being thrown into a realm of medicine where my common sense seemed to vanish faster than a magician's rabbit. 🎩🐇 My first pediatric shift was nothing short of a nightmare. I felt like a fish out of water, struggling to swim in a sea of tiny patients with big, soulful eyes.  A Horrible Start, But a Heartwarming Reception Let's not sugarcoat it – I was horrible. The pediatric ED consultant, bless their heart, and the nurses must have wondered what they had gotten themselves into. My lack of confidence and knowledge was painfully evident. But here's where the magic happened – they didn't let me d

Hello all, Inspired by my colleagues in the QI team use principles of QI in daily life, I have tried to put in my health Journey into a driver diagram. .

Hey there, Welcome to the part three of Boot Camp series transformation. Buckle up because I'm about to take you on a rollercoaster ride through my journey as an immigrant doctor in the UK. Imagine this as your backstage pass to the ups, downs, and everything in between. The Wild Ride : So, picture this: In my head, I believed I had a decent command of the English language. In fact, back in my hometown, people would often say, "Wow, you speak English so well!" Little did I know, that compliment was about to be flipped on its head when I landed in the UK So, there I was, fresh off the boat (well, plane, but you get the idea), all set to conquer the UK as an immigrant doctor. The first clue came when I had to navigate the London Underground, where every station announcement sounded like it was in a different dialect altogether. Accents that I'd only heard in Hollywood movies were now part of my daily life. My confidence? Well, well, well... I hail from a place where Eng

Hello people In this installment of the Boot Camp Transformation (BCT) Series, I'm excited to share an experience that has made me reevaluate some of my own behaviors and attitudes. It all started with a seemingly mundane act – holding the door open for a stranger, a choice I had never made before. But what prompted this unexpected shift in my actions, and what did it teach me about the impact of small gestures on our lives? Breaking My Comfort Zone Let me preface this by saying that I've never been one to engage in what some might call "chivalrous" acts, such as holding doors open for others. It's not that I was consciously against it; it just wasn't something I typically did. However, as I continued my journey in the United Kingdom, I began to notice something peculiar – strangers were often holding doors open for me. At first, I didn't think much of it, but as it continued to happen, I realized that it made me feel genuinely cared for and appreciated. I

Hello everyone  In this first article of the BCT Series, I share a heartwarming incident that took place in a clinical setting, reminding me of the power of empathy and human connection. A Caffeine-Free Decision Let me preface this by mentioning a somewhat peculiar fact about myself – I avoid caffeine in any form for the past eight years. So, you can imagine my surprise when I decided to brew a cup of coffee for not one, but two patients in the hospital today .Lets share one. It wasn't an impulsive decision. Instead, it was a response to the circumstances that unfolded before me. The lady I made the coffee for had been suffering from a chronic health condition for decades. She was alone, with no family by her side, and visibly upset by the slow pace of the healthcare system. An Unexpected Gesture I'm not entirely sure why I decided to make coffee that day. I do not know how to make one! I thought of doing it in the hospital while on shift for someone else ( Strange!) It wasn

Hello all, Let me first confirm the pictures in the blog have been picked up from canva :) Life's most significant transformations often happen gradually, almost imperceptibly. Yet, they leave a mark on who we become. My decision to move to the United Kingdom was more than just a relocation; it was my personal boot camp in the University of Life. I realized that change is challenging to appreciate unless it's measured, and thus, I embarked on a journey to document the little things that would make my experience worthwhile. Welcome to the Boot Camp Transformation (BCT) Series, where I share my story of measuring and embracing change over the course of stay in the UK. When I set out on this adventure, I had no idea what lay ahead. Just an opportunity to grow physically, emotionally, intellectually, and culturally. I decided to chronicle this transformation through the BCT Series, a collection of observations, lessons, and moments that would serve as benchmarks for my personal gro

Hello all, Life often throws us unexpected curveballs that challenge us to step out of our comfort zones and grow as individuals. My decision to move to the United Kingdom at a not-so-conventional stage of my life was one such curveball. I viewed it as my personal odyssey, a unique opportunity to learn valuable life lessons that couldn't be acquired any other way. In this blog, I'll share my thoughts behind my unconventional move, the personal growth I hoped to achieve, and the journey that led me to the United Kingdom. Its not to seek validation but probably tick some thinking caps. After first 3 decades of life ( I know what you're thinking, haha ) reality hit and I realized that world was not as opportunist as dad told you, not as nice as mum sugar coated, not selfish as your senior told you, not as brutal as your boss told you. Its somewhere in between you are out to find your world , your balance. Seeking Independence on All Fronts As I approached a certain stage of my