Success Stories - Dr. Deepak Shukla

Dr. Deepak Shukla, Clinical Chart Reviewer, is an important member of our Clinical Support Solutions team. In his interview, he talks about the milieu of options available in the healthcare services industry for those who wish to enter the corporate world. They have great opportunities to employ their clinical expertise/knowledge and corporate experience to build a bright future in this industry.??

Read his success story as he shares career advice with medical school graduates and seasoned professionals.

What are your educational qualifications?

?I am an M.B.B.S. graduate.

What is your current job role?

Clinical Chart Reviewer

What inspired you to choose a different route as compared to other medical graduates?

I had this desire and curiosity of exploring other avenues related to the medical field. I also wanted to understand the USA healthcare system

How do you feel about your current job? Would you recommend this option to other medical? graduates?

I feel good about working as a Clinical Chart Reviewer. I would most definitely recommend this option to other medical graduates and friends who are looking to make a difference in the healthcare industry.?

Do you believe that medical students have a wide variety of job options to choose from?

Yes! And it is only increasing. With the current trends in the healthcare industry and the aspiring mindset of doctors, many crucial non-clinical options are available for them to venture into and build their careers.?

Do you feel that your medical education background is being utilized well in your current job role? Do you get the opportunity to practically apply the knowledge you have gained through your medical background?

Yes. I use my clinical acumen on a regular basis to do my job. Additionally, I am learning new things to keep myself updated on the latest happenings in the medical field to do my job correctly. I believe that IKS Health provides a unique opportunity to medical professionals by opening up avenues of learning from and working with highly experienced? professionals.?

Any advice you may have for medical graduates on their possible career options

With the changing era, medical graduates now have the opportunity to diversify and choose a non-clinical path. They can choose to try and make a difference by helping out a larger group of patients and not remain restricted with a small group of patients. The U.S. healthcare sector is much more developed so there is a good possibility that such a developed system will be looked upon and be adopted by several developing countries and in future there will be far greater opportunities within this industry.