Welcome 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. 🔗 **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! 📱 **Follow Ed Parcaut on Social Media:** - Twitter: [@EdParcaut](http://twitter.com/EdParcaut) - Instagram: [@EdParcaut](http://instagram.com/EdParcaut) - LinkedIn: [Ed Parcaut](http://linkedin.com/in/EdParcaut) Be sure to **like, comment**, and **subscribe** to our channel for more insightful episodes of the Inner Edison Podcast. Hit the **bell icon** to get notified whenever we post new content! #InnerEdisonPodcast #EdParcaut #RaviIyerMD #MedicalSchool #Healthcare #Covid19 #Leadership #Resilience #Teamwork #CasteSystem #Discrimination --- 🙏 **Thanks for supporting the Inner Edison Podcast!**