Ep 30 - Shankar Rai: From Rural Nepal to International Recognition

Host Raj Sundar interviews Shankar Rai, a pioneering plastic surgeon from Nepal. Shankar shares his incredible journey, from being the sole healthcare provider in a remote area without access to surgical facilities, to becoming the creator of Nepal's first medical residency program for plastic reconstructive surgery. He discusses the importance of long-term support and training for surgeons in their own countries, highlighting the significant impact and sustainability it brings. Shankar's story showcases persistence, overcoming barriers, and the power of compassion in the medical field. This episode emphasizes the need for building local capacity and providing holistic care that goes beyond medical treatments.

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