“
“
We had taken a view that let us have
a Zero Year for PULSE, put the
house in order and then decide to
hold it in 2017
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complaint
from one of
the major
sponsor of
the “PULSE”,
threatening legal
recourse due to breach of
contract. We also came to
k no w t h at a lo t o f t h i s
sponsorship money was
received in cash,
without maintaining
proper accounts. Today women’s
safety has become an major issue in any
event. With all the above background,
how could we give permission to hold
“PUL SE”? Looking at all the
complaints, threats of legal action
and other unethical practices, we had to do a lot of
thinking about permission. We had taken a view that let
us have a Zero Year for PULSE, put the house in order
and then decide to hold it in 2017. However, since the
students were preparing despite being told the contrary
since June 2016, responsibility was with the SU. We then
put up a team of Senior Faculty to over see sponsorships,
�nances etc. and �nally permission was given. But even
in 2016, loud Music through the night
was still happening. I am sure, the current AIIMS
administration would review the whole thing afresh for
2017.
Students can have silent protests and also give their
grievances in writing. Better way to handle these issues
is regular meetings between students, the faculty and
administration. I have always disliked slogan shouting
and violent protests and avoided participating in them
always. ere is nothing which can not be resolved
amicably with persuasion and reasoned debate and
convincing each other. requested Prof. P. Venugopal, then Director, AIIMS, in
2005 to be entrusted with the responsibility of JPN
Apex Trauma Centre. Prof. Venugopal considered my
request and the keenness to work towards making
Trauma centre functional. I was entrusted with the
responsibility in June 2006. Fortunately I worked with
young energetic faculty of 24 to give shape to a
functioning trauma Centre. My role as a Chief of JPN
Apex Trauma centre will go a long way and in the Annals
Of AIIMS History. It was my most signi�cant and
satisfying accomplishment. In the year 2007 (March), I
worked towards the establishment of the First of its kind
in India “Minimally Invasive Surgery Training Centre” at
the Department Of Surgical Disciplines, AIIMS. We have
had more than 181 training Courses, more than 3000
surgeons and residents (From India and Overseas) that
have been trained over the past 10 years. I consider the
Laparoscopy Training at AIIMS as the best in the
country. We have achieved whole spectrum laparoscopic
training by the introduction of Cadaveric Courses in
April 2016. We were successful in bringing in the
Country for the �rst time, Advanced Trauma Life
Support (ATLS) in April 2009, Advanced Trauma care for
Nurses’s (ATCN) Course (2010) and Pre-Hospital
Trauma Life support (PHTLS,2011). It completed the
chain of survival for trauma care by training doctors,
Nurses and pre-hospital technicians since trauma care is
a team effort. We have developed 10 ATLS Training Sites
[Delhi (Two), Kottayam, Mumbai, Pune, Ahmadabad,
Chennai, Puducherry, Lucknow and Goa]. More than
300 ATLS Courses have been conducted and have
trained close to 10,000 doctors and Nurses.
Biggest lesson in life I have learnt:
कम े�ा�धकार े मा फलेषु कदाचन।
मा कमफलहेतुभ मूा ते स ोऽ कम�ण॥ २-४७
{Karmanye vadhikaraste Ma Phaleshu Kadachana,
Ma Karmaphalaheturbhurma Te Sangostvakarmani}
Section 3: Life Beyond the White Coat
H H: What are some of the most memorable pieces
of experience and greatest lessons you've learned
throughout your career?
Dr. Misra: Most exciting moments have been upon
receiving the Senior Resident appointment letter. ere
was uncertainty upon completion of SRship. I was
fortunate to have been recommended to be appointed
lecturer (ad hoc) in Surgery. Most signi�cant moment
was when I was selected as Associate Professor in
Surgery in 1988. I was one of the youngest professors to
have become HOD of Surg ical Disciplines in
August/September 1993. I gathered courage and Meaning : You have the right to work only, but never
to its fruits. Let not the fruits of action be your
motive, nor let your attachment be to inaction.
H H: What are your post retirement plans, sir? Any
plans on writing an autobiography? Also, have you
ever pondered over the spiritual realm of life?
What are your thoughts on this subject?
Dr. Misra: I don’t feel that I have retired. Yes I have
completed the tenure at AIIMS and given up
Directorship after attaining the age of 65 years. I am
absolutely �t both mentally and physically, I have at
least 20 – 25 years to contribute towards the service of
humanity. Healthcare is at a cross road in India due to
the rapid growth of corporate sector and also the