Intern Experience: Shradha K Sikaria

Over the summer, I had the opportunity to be an intern at the Damien Foundation Indian Trust (DFIT), Bihar. Through DFIT, I had a chance to have a hands-on experience in the field of Leprosy; which provided a holistic approach and provided a broader perspective into the field realities. During my one-month long internship, I had an opportunity to observe and participate in the work culture of the urban as well the rural sector. I accompanied the team on various field visits, which was a unique experience as it allowed me to synthesize the abundance of information I received in the classroom and was equipped to apply them in the real-world healthcare. Previously being a science major and having experienced long hours in the laboratories; my field view towards handling patient samples, drastically changed from dealing with bar codes on samples to being actively involved in patient care.