MedTeacher - Katkar Payal Sudhakar
Name: Katkar Payal Sudhakar
Educational Qualifications: B. Pharm, Meruling Shikshan Sansthas College of Pharmacy, Medha, Maharashtra, India (2019-2023)
Where are you working currently, and what is your current position?
I am a Lecturer at Satara College of Pharmacy, Degaon, Satara, Karandwadi, Maharashtra, India.
How would you sum up your professional life?
I consider myself a positive, energetic, knowledgeable, and dedicated teacher. My teaching style is flexible, allowing me to cater to students of all abilities. I strive to be a high-achieving educator. Additionally, I serve as the exam controller at my college.
What are your areas of interest within your profession?
I have a major interest in information technology in the healthcare field.
Things that you are passionate about concerning the clinical/research/current aspects of your profession:
I am passionate about innovative developments in health care and share related knowledge with my students.
What made you choose teaching or mentoring as a profession?
Gaining and sharing knowledge
What would the students be surprised to find about you?
My biggest achievement at work and hidden talents.
Any 3 topics/subjects that you like the most:
ICD coding, Pharmacovigilance, Medical Writing
Any 3 topics/subjects that you dislike/detest the most:
Meddra coding, Production in Pharma Industry, Quality Control in Pharma Industry.
What are your fields of interest in Research/clinical practice?
Clinical Data Management and Pharmacovigilance
What are your career goals or expectations?
To achieve highest education in the field of pharmacy.
What would you be doing if not for the current profession?
Research
What do you like to do in your leisure time?
Spending time with family and travelling to historical places.
What is one of your hidden talent(s) that you would like us to know?
I play musical instruments. I have special interest in art and craft creativity.
What change would you like to bring about in the education sector?
The biggest change I would like to bring to the education sector is to "not compare students based on their results." Provide them with theoretical knowledge alongside practical skills, and encourage participation in extracurricular activities.
What makes a 'good day' at work?
A good coordination in between the staff of college makes a good day in college.
Who do you idolize and why?
Dr. A.P.J Abdul Kalam. He was passionate about his work and motivated students through his work.
Kindly mention your Publication(s), if any:
I have published a review project on the Alzheimer's disease international Journal of Research Publication and Reviews, Vol 4, no 3, pp 2608-2617, March 2023.
Kindly mention your achievements or awards
I won a prize for securing highest rank in B. Pharm.
