Learn from the Legends : Dr H Ramesh & Dr Sadiq Saleem Sikora

Two giants in the field of GI Surgery in India, two distinct and distinguished personalities who carved their niche in a very focused area in GI Surgery sitting together in conversation. Poles apart in their temperament and general outlook, one calm and composed and the other who calls a spade a spade in no uncertain terms, one who says very few words to convey a huge message and the other, a master in spoken English with a lot of British sarcasm - together make a great pair while in conversation - a must watch video for everyone even remotely connected to medicine.
00:00 Two prominent figures in the field of GI surgery, Dr. H. Ramesh and Dr. Sadiq Saleem Sikora, are introduced.
00:52 Discussing their first meeting and initial professional interactions.
01:42 Dr. Sikora's journey in Pittsburgh and his contribution to pancreatic cancer research.
03:07 Dr. Ramesh recounts efforts to recruit skilled surgeons to his team and the obstacles faced.
04:18 Dr. Ramesh shares his early experiences and challenges at Lakeshore Hospital.
06:07 Dr. Sikora and Dr. Ramesh talk about their career paths converging and then diverging.
07:56 Relocation and Adaptation: Dr. Sikora discusses his experiences moving across various locations in India and abroad.
09:25 Pan-India Roots: Dr. Sikora reflects on his diverse upbringing and professional journey across different parts of India.
10:59 Challenges faced by Dr. Sikora in integrating into new environments.
12:34 The importance of social life and adapting to different cultural contexts.
13:19 Dr. Sikora emphasizes the need to move out of comfort zones to avoid stagnation.
14:03 The role of family in making career decisions and the impact on professional life.
15:26 Dr. Ramesh and Dr. Sikora discuss the importance of team dynamics and collaboration.
16:37 The significance of maintaining professional integrity and credibility in the medical field.
17:44 Young Surgeons' Dilemma: Advice for young surgeons on choosing between settling in one place or moving for better opportunities.
18:57 How mentorship shaped their careers and the importance of guiding the next generation.
20:23 The issues faced in central institutions and the need for systemic improvements.
21:48 Dr. Ramesh discusses his choice of gastroenterology and the factors that influenced it.
23:06 The impact of training at PGI Chandigarh on their careers and surgical expertise.
24:55 Dr. Ramesh's initial struggles and eventual acceptance at Madras Medical College.
26:47 Dr. Ramesh's decision to move to Kerala and the challenges faced in the new environment.
29:27 The importance of collaborations and innovations in advancing medical practice.
30:36 The continuous process of learning and adapting to new techniques and technologies.
32:18 Balancing personal life with professional commitments and responsibilities.
33:41 How upbringing influenced their professional behavior and attitudes.
35:18 Dr. Sikora's decision to specialize in GI surgery and the influential figures in his career.
37:39 Dr. Sikora's role in establishing the GI surgery department at SGPGI.
40:06 The importance of building a legacy and imparting knowledge to future generations.
42:11 The significance of maintaining accurate data and its impact on research and clinical practice.
44:27 Dr. Ramesh's experiences with overcoming professional challenges and setbacks.
46:03 The role of key professional relationships in their careers.
47:12 The journey of publishing research and the challenges faced in the process.
49:27 The evolution of surgical techniques and the need to stay updated.
52:20 The importance of passion in achieving professional excellence.
53:47 The necessity of continuous learning and adapting to new advancements in surgery.
55:15 The potential of robotic surgery and its future in medical practice.
56:58 Dr. Sikora's experiences with transplant surgery and his perspective on its future.
59:00 The influence of the work environment on professional development.
1:00:55 Role of Academic Institutions: The role of academic institutions in shaping surgical careers and setting standards.
1:02:01 Personal Reflections: Dr. Ramesh and Dr. Sikora reflect on their personal and professional journeys.
1:05:04 Key qualities that define a successful surgeon and the importance of observation and learning.
1:08:23 The commitment to patient care and the emotional impact of surgical practice.
1:12:14 The significance of building and maintaining professional relationships.
1:15:26 Dr. Ramesh and Dr. Sikora share their final thoughts on their careers and future aspirations.
1:17:36 - Encouraging Passion and Potential in Juniors
1:19:13 - Importance of Observation in Surgical Training
1:20:04 - Final Reflections on Professional Journey
1:21:55 - Balancing Judgment and Acceptance in Personal Relationships
1:23:21 - Importance of Investing in Relationships
1:24:53 - Disseminating Knowledge and Skills to the Next Generation
1:25:40 - Closing Remarks and Reflections

[@praveenkumartn2854]

Such valuable content, pearls of wisdom and experience by Prof. Dr Ramesh sir and Prof. Dr. Sadiq sir. They are among the very few mentors from whom the young GI surgery students and faculty look upto to learn and upskill themselves and to tread a path of excellence which these learned people have.
Goosebumps 🙏
Thank you Dr. Radhakrishna sir for having served us this conversation.
Quoting Dr. Ramesh sir,
"A food for the belly and a food for the mind is the best thing you can give someone"

[@arijitsinghamahapatra5326]

What a convo ... Thank you sir for making this happen .....

[@Adi-bi2yz]

Wonderfull ,thank you

[@jdsurgeon4820]

It was amazing!
Inspiring, interesting and also hilarious!

[@muddassirshahdhar3201]

Amazing conversation . Plenty of learning