Name: Rukhiya Naduvile Purayil (MedBound handle: @Rukhiya Naduvile Purayil)
Birth Place: Mangalore, Karnataka, India
Academic Qualification: PharmD from Government Medical College, Kannur, Kerala, India (Admission Batch: 2018)
Languages: English and Malayalam
What do you do?
I am a PharmD intern and a medical journalist.
What’s the best part of your profession? What made you choose this profession?
It is divine to make patients' lives better, and that's the best part of my field. I chose this profession because I was always curious about drugs, how they act, and their safety. I had hesitations about taking drugs because they are chemicals, but after much confusion, I found that PharmD was the best option for me.
What’s your favorite book, and why?
My favorite book is "The Silent Patient" by Alex Michaelides. I enjoy mysteries and thrillers, and this novel was addictive to read.
Do you and your colleagues practice taking blood on each other?
Yes, we did.
How would your friends describe you?
My friends would describe me as a highly ambitious person who strives for self-improvement on all levels, especially professionally, spiritually, and personally.
Who would you like to travel with?
I haven't thought about it, but I would love to travel with someone who shares my interests and sense of adventure.
What is your least favorite subject?
Pharmaceutical analysis
Your favorite subject(s)?
Pharmacology.
What’s something you wish to change about the world?
I want to eradicate crime and corruption from the world.
If your journey was/were a movie, what would it be called?
"Wait and See"
What are you passionate about?
I'm currently exploring my passions and trying new things to find my niche.
What would you do if you were the last surviving human?
I would try to make the most of it and find ways to enjoy life despite the solitude.
Would you commit a crime if no one would know?
No, especially if it affects the feelings of other people.
What would you do if you won a 1 Million dollar lottery?
I would buy gifts for my loved ones and consider investing or using the money to support causes I'm passionate about.
If given a choice, what alternate career would you have opted for?
I would consider careers related to technology or art.
What is your dream travel destination?
Switzerland is at the top of my list, but I also love European countries.
Where would you like to work in the future?
I'm still exploring my passions, so I'm not sure yet.
Finally, a quote you relate to.
"Nobody is superior, nobody is inferior, but nobody is equal either. People are simply unique, incomparable. You are you, I am I.” - Osho.
What else would you like to tell about yourself?
I'm an ambitious person who believes in continuous self-improvement and is passionate about making a positive impact on the world.
(MedSight/Rukhiya Naduvile Purayil)
