S5 Episode 10: Becoming a Model Patient with Dr Gita Prakash

Born in the green embrace of Shimla in Himalchal Pradesh, India where she was cradled by apple and cherry blossoms, enveloped by snow clad mountains, and surrounded by a myriad of fragrant flowers, Dr Gita Prakash has been intimately familiar with beauty and peace from a young age. With her journey leading her to the Armed Forced Medical College where she commenced her medical studies, this devotion to pulchritude never waned. Committed to remaining connected with the beauty of life, Gita dedicated herself to mastering the clinical art of healing in college, all while engaging in singing, debating, sports, and socialising.After spending 5 years in the army where she met her wonderful husband, Gita moved to Mumbai where she started a family and a new career. Whilst working in a school as a medical consultant with UNHCR, Gita decided to harness her creativity and dabble in other creative pursuits such as radio jockeying and starring in medical TV shows. Now, Gita remains committed to medicine as a general physician in a hospital and medical consultant for college hostels, whilst juggling a fascinating career as a senior fashion model. With a life rooted in loveliness, Gita knows that the beauty of life is to never be stagnant and always embrace change.     In this episode, Gita talks about her work as a doctor, working with refugees, and her new life as a model.