Name: Dr. Ashish Markan

Birth Place: Ludhiana, Punjab, India

Educational Qualification: MBBS from Government Medical College, Patiala, India (2008-2013)

MD(Opthalmology) from AIIMS, Delhi, India (2014-2017)

MCh Vitreoretina from PGIMER Chandigarh, India (Passout year: 2022)

FRCS from Glasgow, Scotland (Passout year: 2022)

Languages you speak or write: 

1. What do you do?

   I am a doctor, Vitreoretina and Uvea specialist, at EYE7 Hospital, Lajpat Nagar, New Delhi.

2. What’s the best part of your profession? What made you choose this profession?

   The best part of my profession is the dynamic nature of the work. Each day presents new challenges as I diagnose and treat patients, particularly those with sight-threatening conditions. Being able to help patients preserve or regain their vision is incredibly rewarding, and it's what drove me to choose this profession.

3. Do you like reading? What was the last thing you read?

   Yes, I enjoy reading scientific journals to stay updated with the latest advancements in my field.

4. What is your favorite dish?

   I enjoy all sorts of Indian cuisine.

5. How would your friend describe you?

   My friends would describe me as passionate and determined when it comes to my work.

6. Who would you like to travel with?

   Family, Friend(s)

7. Mention your favorite subjects.

   Medicine

8. What is your least favorite subject?

   Literature

9. What’s something you wish to change about the world?

   I wish to see people adopting healthier lifestyle practices and making efforts to help others, ultimately making the world a better place to live.

10. If your journey were a movie, what would it be called?

    I haven't thought about it, so I don't have a specific title in mind.

11. What are you passionate about?

    Aside from my work, I am passionate about fitness and enjoy going to the gym.

12. Best/memorable moment?

    One of the best moments of my life was when I secured admission into two prestigious institutes, AIIMS New Delhi and PGI Chandigarh.

13. If given a choice, what alternate career would you have opted for?

    If I had to choose an alternate career, I would have been a chef.

14. What is your dream travel destination?

    Although I have traveled extensively, seeing the northern lights is still on my bucket list. I plan to make that dream come true next year.

15. Where would you like to work in the future?

    I haven't thought about specific future work locations yet.

16. Finally, a quote you relate to:

    "I have miles to go before I sleep."

    (MedSight/Dr. Ashish Markan/PB)