Que sera sera...

I never planned for anything in my life...I strongly believe that whatever is destined to happen will happen, do what you may to prevent it. I never planned about my settling in Secunderabad and occupy the best house in Secunderabad. In fact, I used to be always chided by my friends, relatives and colleagues during my army life about my que sera sera attitude. I didn't do much planning for getting a good daughter in law, nor have I done much for establishing my son's career...but today, I am the most fortunate man...it's just destiny. My mother used to tell me often that even meeting people in our life is already destined...our life partner is already destined...there's nothing much we can do to facilitate it nor prevent it. I would say, just believe in yourself, and rest would fall into place. Col Pradeep Pendyala, Anaesthesiologist.

A classical song by Col Pradeep pl don't miss the last part

You're in safe hands...

You are in the safe hands, said the doctor. Sincerely, I feel, the patient is in safe hands if his doctor knows many things about him and every aspect of his disease and treatment. Rarely, I see an Anaesthesiologist knows the various steps of surgery where he is giving the anaesthesia. Anaesthesiologist mostly knows only his role in the entire surgery. But, I would say, the results could be better if the anaesthesiologist also knows about the surgery involved and the Surgeon also knows the Anaesthesia details being administered. A doctor is complete only when he knows Physiology, Pharmacology, Anatomy and Surgery aspects well. If he's inclined to learn these aspects well, I feel, the outcome of the patient would be definitely better...and yes, now, he would be in the safer hands. Col Pradeep Pendyala , Anaesthesiologist.

Endorphins...

Wonder, how many of you have watched Sankarabharanam the 1980 Indian Telugu-language musical drama film written and directed by K. Viswanath. Whatever you touch at the residence of JV Somayajulu produced a musical note...I feel the same at our medical college where I work...wherever I go in the college I hear Physiology, Pharmacology and medicine being discussed in musical note. My close friends ask me, why do I need to work after retirement from Army when my only child is married and settled well and my wife is well employed and earning...why can't I go globetrotting and enjoy my remaining life. Frankly, to each his own...globetrotting might be the best option for enjoying life for someone but my thoughts and my life and my priorities of life is different...teaching Anaesthesiology is my endorphin...it gives me the feeling of euphoria. May be, I will go globetrotting when this phenomenon stops ...and I would need a break...but for now, I am so happy teaching Anaesthesiology. Col Pradeep Pendyala, Anaesthesiology.

Blogs...

I love to write blogs...I have been writing educational, motivational and inspirational articles since 2009 and hundreds of my articles are published in Hindustan Times, Deccan Chronicle, various army magazines and of course, medical college souvenirs. Whenever I want to write anything on any topic, I do read a lot on that topic and I consider reading and writing with my perspectives is the best part of my life. When I started serious writing in 2009 and started sending them to Hindustan Times, for nearly six months, my articles were rejected by the editor and the publisher. I was desperate to get at least one of them being accepted for publication. I promised my son that I would keep writing and sending them to Hindustan Times till they finally accept my piece of writing. After nearly six months of sending countless articles, finally Hindustan Times accepted my first letter to be published. There was no turning back after that and my countless letters were published back to back. Today, my blogs are being read by thousands of my fans regularly. Col Pradeep Pendyala, Anaesthesiologist.

MBBS...make it more interesting.

My own classmate is Director of Medical Education. Once I wrote a letter to him requesting him to abolish Anatomy, Physiology and Biochemistry being taught in the first two years of joining MBBS. I strongly feel, they are very intricate and complex subjects...students rarely understand the practical application of these subjects and rarely figure out why they are being taught to them. I found many students of first two years of MBBS going into severe depression because they are unable to cope up with the deluge of most complicated subjects they are made to understand in the shortest period and being clueless of the need to by heart verbatim which they barely understand. Now, let me suggest a simple solution which I was yelling myself hoarse since last four decades...please start MBBS with clinicals...with direct observation and treatment of living patients in a Operation Theatre, Medical or Surgical or Obstetrics ward. Students would love to attend those clinical classes and would love to become most motivated doctors by understanding everything. I assure you, I can teach Physiology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology in an operation theatre much better than the same being taught in lecture rooms where you are made to understand something which rarely goes to your head. Col Pradeep Pendyala, Anaesthesiologist.

Hamein tumse... Col Pradeep Pendyala anaesthesiologist

Thanks for inspiring me...

I would like to thank DrAvk Mohan sir, Dr GR Sridhar, Sri Ankur Gupta sir and of course Dr Ampat Koshy sir who inspired me and helped me achieve the success which I desired. They did motivate me mentally and emotionally...and made a big difference in me. They could easily influence the way I think and feel. Incidentally, today, I am myself being able to positively impact the lives of others. Frankly, I want people to go beyond what is easy and comfortable. I urge people to explore new options to present themselves better. And yes, people are inspired by someone who is real human being than someone who seems to be too good to be true. I don't approve of any Godmen, Babas, Swamijis, and Gurus, but yes, we do have too many people around us to follow and to be inspired of. I sincerely hope people rise above petty politics and become someone themselves by doing right things, right now. Col Pradeep Pendyala, Anaesthesiologist.

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