Haven't blogged for a while. Have been busy with running a business. www.vikaa.ca Hope to post some new blogs soon.
Meanwhile, I hope you find some of the old posts interesting.
Cheers!
Dr. Gerry Som. MD (MBA)
Owner & CEO, Vikaa Inc.
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Showing posts with label Posts-by-Gerry. Show all posts
Sunday, July 15, 2012
Sunday, February 05, 2012
I am currently doing a MBA course on Healthcare Management !
I am presently doing an MBA course on Healthcare Policy and Management as part of my elective courses of my MBA program. I am glad that this blog is of relevance to my studies!
It is my firm belief that hard work does not go waste. When you work at something hard enough and long enough, it shall bear fruits some day!
Cheers!
Gerry Som.
It is my firm belief that hard work does not go waste. When you work at something hard enough and long enough, it shall bear fruits some day!
Cheers!
Gerry Som.
Saturday, March 26, 2011
Reactivating this blog!
I had not blogged here for a while. Had taken a break and got lost in the MBA program. Its time to restart this now. I hope to blog here on a regular basis now on!
Gerry.
MBA blog: www.gerry.in
MBA application experience blog: www.top-mba.com
Gerry.
MBA blog: www.gerry.in
MBA application experience blog: www.top-mba.com
Saturday, May 08, 2010
Advantage of being an IMG in Canada & USA.
While the disadvantages are obvious and numerous - as depicted in various Canadian news papers and TV channels from time to time, with occasional shedding of (?crocodile) tears - both for the apathy of IMGs as well as the lack of care for local populace - there are certain advatages that IMGs do have too.
* Most IMGs do not have student debt from their home countries. While local students rack up huge loans - anywhere from $150,000 to $300,000 for their medical school, a lot of IMGs however, do not have such problems. Especially those who got their seat on merit basis in their home countries. Since countries like India, Pakistan, Bangladesh are not heavily credit driven societies - as compared to the West, most of the expenses are covered by funds loaned by parents and / or friends / relatives.
* A lot of IMGs do not have to go through the pre-Med program, thus saving 3 years there.
Thus, an IMG, who has saved time and money, should seriously consider residency / training in Canada & USA. For residency, there is no tuition fee. Instead, a resident is paid a salary / stipend of $4000 in Canada and approx US$.3300 in the US, which is ok, since they earn $150,ooo+ a year upon completion of residency.
It is said that "patience is bitter, but the fruits are sweet". This is definitely true when it comes to IMGs.
* Most IMGs do not have student debt from their home countries. While local students rack up huge loans - anywhere from $150,000 to $300,000 for their medical school, a lot of IMGs however, do not have such problems. Especially those who got their seat on merit basis in their home countries. Since countries like India, Pakistan, Bangladesh are not heavily credit driven societies - as compared to the West, most of the expenses are covered by funds loaned by parents and / or friends / relatives.
* A lot of IMGs do not have to go through the pre-Med program, thus saving 3 years there.
Thus, an IMG, who has saved time and money, should seriously consider residency / training in Canada & USA. For residency, there is no tuition fee. Instead, a resident is paid a salary / stipend of $4000 in Canada and approx US$.3300 in the US, which is ok, since they earn $150,ooo+ a year upon completion of residency.
It is said that "patience is bitter, but the fruits are sweet". This is definitely true when it comes to IMGs.
Sunday, July 26, 2009
What I need to do to succeed as a future consultant?
I realise that to succeed as a consultant, I need to work on many things to improve myself:
* Personality
* Style
* Attitude
* Dress sense
* Oratory skills
* Debating skills
* Presentation skills
* Business development skills
* Knowledge of the world geography, cultures, politics
* A good mentor
* A great team
* Good network (friends, classmates, MBA Association & Alumni)
* Knowledge from reading related books, magazines & publications
* more... which I hope to discover with time...
For now, I need to improve my Microsoft excel & Powerpoint skills. That's a start!
* Personality
* Style
* Attitude
* Dress sense
* Oratory skills
* Debating skills
* Presentation skills
* Business development skills
* Knowledge of the world geography, cultures, politics
* A good mentor
* A great team
* Good network (friends, classmates, MBA Association & Alumni)
* Knowledge from reading related books, magazines & publications
* more... which I hope to discover with time...
For now, I need to improve my Microsoft excel & Powerpoint skills. That's a start!
Saturday, July 25, 2009
Disclaimer
I wish to say that these posts are intended for personal satisfaction and in order to share my views with people from all over the world. I make no claims for accuracy, completeness or correctness.
First post!
Hey everyone!
I a Medical Doctor and shall be starting my MBA shortly. This blog is intended as an exercise in improving my knowledge about the field of Health(care) Sector Management / Healthcare Industry Management.
Cheers!
Gerry Som.
I a Medical Doctor and shall be starting my MBA shortly. This blog is intended as an exercise in improving my knowledge about the field of Health(care) Sector Management / Healthcare Industry Management.
Cheers!
Gerry Som.
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