Med-Teacher - Dr. Ravi Teja Kethavath

I am currently working at Government Medical College, Srikakulam, in the Dept. of Emergency Medicine, focusing on resuscitation, pre-hospital care, toxicology, medicolegal issues, disaster management, and invasive life-saving procedures.

My primary interests within my profession include cardiology, aeromedical transfer, resuscitative procedures and point-of-care ultrasound. I also value establishing and running protocolized Emergency departments, as well as promoting awareness of medical and surgical procedures among junior doctors.

Teaching and mentoring allow me to share my knowledge and experience with the next generation of medical professionals, ensuring that they are well-prepared to save lives and provide quality care.

Students might be surprised to know that, outside of medicine, I have a strong interest in physics and aviation and aspire to become an astronaut. #missiontomars

• Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC)

• Aeromedical transfer procedures

• Point-of-care ultrasound applications

• Lack of scrutiny for true vs. fake doctors/specialists

• Non-adherence to Clinical-Based Medical Education (CBME)

I am particularly interested in researching factors influencing the arrival of stroke patients to the hospital, injury patterns in rural motorbike accidents, violence against healthcare workers and any time-specific treatment trails.

My career goals include advancing emergency medicine in every hospital setup and promoting adherence to international medical standards in my field.

If I were not in my current profession (Medical), I can’t see fitting myself into any other specialty. Outside Medicine, I would likely be pursuing anything which has enough adrenaline rush - Pilot, Racing, Armed Forces, etc.

In my leisure time, I enjoy music, watching movies, and going for drives. Simultaneously, on vacation, I explore nearby EDs to learn and to suggest innovations and techniques.

I believe in following the USA's techniques in medicine and emphasize the importance of creative Teaching-Learning Modules (TLMs) and unlearning outdated practices to stay current with medical advancements.

A 'good day' at work or in college is when I can successfully spread awareness, resuscitate patients, and see my students excel in their learning and clinical practice.

I draw inspiration from figures like Charles Darwin and Elon Musk, who have made significant contributions to their respective fields and pushed the boundaries of human knowledge and exploration.

• Dissertation: "Factors Influencing the Arrival of Patients to Hospital with Stroke: An Observational Study" (NTRUHS, AP).

• Publication: "Patterns and Severity of Injuries in Motorbike Accidents in a Rural Area" - International Journal of Science and Research (Vol-9 | Issue-2 | February-2020).

• Article: "Violence Against Health Care Workers! The Receiving End" - Trauma & Emergency Academic Medicine Sentinel (TEAMS) Newsletter (APR-JUN 2021).

• Thesis: "Factors Influencing the Arrival of Patients to Hospital with Stroke" - VIGYAN CENTRAL (14 August 2021).

• Saksham Chatra Paritoshik - National Emergency Medicine Award presented by INDUSEM (India US Emergency Medicine) body.

• First and only Flight Physician from Andhra Pradesh State.

• ACLS, BLS Instructor (American Heart Association)

• BCLS, CCLS Instructor (Indian Resuscitation Council)

• ENLS Instructor (Neuro Criticalcare Society – Europe)

• PALS Provider (American Heart Association)

• Andhra Pradesh State Undersecretary - Emergency Medicine Association India.

• Tactical Combat Casualty Care Provider

• NCC ‘C’ certificate holder -A Grade. 4(A)NMU

I would like to encourage today's youth to be open to learning from everyone and to constantly seek opportunities to learn something new and do something innovative. Unlearning is more important than learning. Every moment is a chance to make a positive impact. Check out “The Red Car Theory" and “Red Ocean vs. Blue Ocean.”

One of my hidden talents is my ability to motivate and counsel others, coupled with a somewhat quirky sense of humor. Maybe this is the underlying talent without a degree.

• I am baffled by the overreliance on RMP/PRO for patient referrals and the lack of scrutiny regarding the authenticity of doctors and specialists. Once scrutiny sets in, India is no more a developing country.

• There is a lack of empathy in some of the younger generation of doctors, which is more important than knowledge.

• There is not sufficient humanitarian respect towards doctors' work, which is unmatched by any price in this era.

My current assignment at Government Medical College, Srikakulam, allows me to pursue my passion for emergency medicine, training, and education. I am dedicated to improving patient care and mentoring the next generation of medical professionals while constantly seeking ways to innovate and stay updated in the field.