From Indian Gangs to Harvard: The Unconventional Journey of Dr. Ravi Iyer
Inner Edison Podcast by Ed Parcaut
Release Date: 09/03/2024
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info_outlineWelcome to this engaging episode of the Inner Edison Podcast with your host Ed Parcaut. Join us as we dive deep into a riveting conversation with Dr. Ravi Iyer, a distinguished physician with over 41 years of experience, 27 of which were spent practicing in the United States and a few years in India.
🎙️ **Episode Highlights:**
- **The Competitive Nature of Medical School in India**: Discover the intense pressure and high stakes of medical school admissions where a single wrong answer could make or break a career.
- **Gangs and Power Structures**: Ravi shares his harrowing experiences, including sleeping over country-made bombs and aligning with power groups for survival.
- **The Caste System and Global Influence**: An exploration of how India's caste system pervades aspects of global companies and its impact on societal behavior.
- **Universal Discrimination**: Addressing discrimination and inequality in countries like the UK and the USA.
- **From Gangs to Harvard**: Be inspired by Ravi's incredible journey from the challenges of Indian medical school to becoming a fellow at Harvard.
- **COVID-19 Insights**: Learn about Ravi’s proactive measures, his critique of health authorities, and his remarkable success in treating Covid patients.
- **Teamwork and Financial Success**: Ravi emphasizes the importance of teamwork and how overcoming his biggest failure led to financial and professional success.
- **Literary Contributions**: Get insights into Ravi's writing endeavors, including a book about Covid and upcoming works on team leadership.
đź”— **Connect with Dr. Ravi Iyer**:
- Website: [iyerclinic.com](http://iyerclinic.com)
- Umbrella Site: [drriyer.com](http://driyer.com)
Dr. Ravi Iyer’s story is a testament to resilience, leadership, and the pursuit of excellence in the face of adversity. Don’t miss this compelling episode!
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