Khatta Meetha OT TALK- Dr Yash Gupta

Dr Yash Gupta(OT)

Introducing the third guest of my Column Khatta Meetha OT Talk is an enthusiast and a talented person who has always been at lead to learn and grow in non conventional ways.

An intern of Occupational therapy at Seth G.S.Medical college and KEMh,Dr Yash P Gupta

is a young budding Occupational Therapist with keen interest in Ergonomics, Innovative Technology in Rehabilitation and community healthcare management.
He believes that the passion of innovation can only be fulfilled by good foundation of knowledge, trying new things and research.

He has done observer-ship and trained himself under many renowned professionals at multiple cities experiencing different aspects of OT and Rehabilitation setups.

He is a part of various studies related to ergonomics and has 3 papers published on his name.He is also working on many individual and joint projects related to health care.He is passionate of traveling,going for treks,horse riding,playing badminton, exploring the fineness of dramatics and art.

He believes to learn beyond books and has been doing this since years.So let's read his views further.

1)If you have to convey Occupational therapy in a well understood note,How would you do so?

The Science & Art of Medicine, a profession where Humanity is highlighted to its greatest keeping individual needs its priority.

2) Has your career choice been instrumental in shaping your life?If yes how do you look forward in future?

Yes, pursuing OT is one of my best decisions in life .I always wanted to pursue something different which gives me a vast variety of working population along with serving the society & and this profession gives me this contentment.

I look up to work as an OTist & Entrepreneur working for masses yet focusing on individual needs.     

3)Having worked on independent projects,how will you describe your journey so far?

Just similar to a Himalayan Trek where you climb for 5 continuous days and on every evening after reaching the camp site you get a mesmerizing view and adjacent to that a huge mountain that has to be concurred next day. I am yet to reach the peak and work on bigger projects.

4)What is your opinion on entrepreneurship regard of Occupational therapist?

A thing which everyone should think at least once to do. The profession has a lot of scope, money and satisfaction in the near future.

Occupational Therapist(s) can make small groups of Therapist having different skill set each to provide their services to the society keeping a local reach to ensure quality and can maintain excellent work life balance. This model can be further taken up to huge populations with good entrepreneurial and managerial skills.

5)What are the challenges a fresh graduate faces while exploring different areas of OT practice?

1. Lack of confidence in their own ideas to explore the field which is not mainstream preventing them to try new things.

2. Self comparison with other professionals and unable to take your own stand.

3 Ambiguity in defining roles while working in team setup.  

Your highlights:

*My Professional Strength : Taking Initiatives.  

*My Passion: Seeking excitement and experiencing adventure in  every aspect of life.

*I dislike the most: Monotonous work

*The word that describes me : JUGGAD

Yash Prakash Gupta
Intern - OT Seth GSMC & KEMH 

 P.S:I extend my gratitude to him for giving me time and putting efforts.Thank you for reading, see you all next Saturday with another guest.

-SSW