Doctor's Day
J ULY 1 is celebrated as National Doctor's Day in India. It is the birth and death anniversary of Dr Bidhan Chandra Roy. He was a physician, a freedom fighter, and also the Chief Minister of West Bengal. He was the founder of many esteemed organizations and institutions in India, like the IMA & MCI. On this day, doctors are honored and remembered for their services, dedication, and sacrifices they make for the community. As it is said, not all heroes wear capes; some wear white coats. Lakhs of students pass out as doctors to heal others within their abilities. Now, to my personal journey, there are many doctors in my family, including my brother, husband, sisters in law, and cousins, etc. I too studied to become a dentist, but didn't pursue my career due to familial responsibilities and my interest being in other areas like writing and teaching. Diary of a doctor's wife- When we got married, both of us were students and hence had the stress of studies in the beginn...