Shuruthy Nagulendra

Going to medical school can be overwhelming. You experience one of the greatest imposter syndromes, constant self-doubt, and confusion about which specialty to pick. I have experienced this firsthand, as have most of us. I have found that transplant and vascular medicine, as a speciality that is built on technical skills. It requires a deep understanding of precision, critical thinking, collaboration, and the ability to adapt in a rapidly evolving environment.

As Transplant and Vascular Society: Treasurer , I want to make this career path clearer and more accessible for students by:

• Building valuable skills: Offering resources that help students handle stressful situations, improve thier coordination skills, and build confidence via case discussions, workshops, and skills-focused training, e.g. suturing workshops
• Providing career guidance: Allow networking with surgeons and consultants by organising talks and workshops
• Providing informational resources: Making transplant and vascular knowledge more accessible and clear by providing resources on surgical procedures, treatment options, and especially the latest advancements in the field.
• Facilitating research opportunities: Offering research collaboration and finding sources that can help you initiate a research paper.

Transplant and vascular isn’t just about performing procedures; it’s about understanding the complexities of patient care, pushing the boundaries of medical research, and working with experts from various specialties. It is oftne a career that is not mentioned often, so picking me I would be able to provide opportunities that can give more of an insight of this career and develop valuable skills.