Midwest Book Review of ‘Bapaji and Me’
Bapaji and Me: A Memoir of India and Beyond is a memoir of medicine and the Indian community. It documents a grandfather’s history and influence and the changes that have affected India’s relationships and regions. Sadhna Bhatia weaves the compelling saga of an exceptionally wise grandfather who instilled in her, at an early age, a […]
A Boston Spring and Learning from Failure
In 1970 when we returned to Boston in the spring, it was at the height of its glory. The flowering trees and crisp, bright air were so refreshing. Yet, even with the wonderful weather and all our comforts here, we still believed India was our home, and we both were homesick for a few days. […]
Harvard Medical School Brigham and Women Hospital Residency Anniversary
My 25th Residency alumni reunion celebration at Brigham and Women hospital Harvard Medical School. It was the summer of 1995. I received a very formal Harvard engraved invitation for the alumni celebration for my husband Raj and myself at the new Brigham and Women Hospital campus. It was a pleasant surprise. The program was a […]
Climbing a Mountain as a Woman Doctor of Color
My dream as a child was to become a doctor. This dream was fulfilled as an adult when I was admitted to the prestigious Lady Hardinge Medical College for women in New Delhi, India. A short introduction to LHMC History. Lady Hardinge, the wife of the then Viceroy of India, initiated the process in 1914 […]
Volunteering at the Metro West Free Medical Program and other Volunteer Activities
My utmost desire was to go to 3rd world countries and offer my services to the needy and underprivileged after my retirement. Unfortunately due to other obligations and commitments to family life I could not accomplish my plan, But I had opportunities here in my own backyard in Suburban Boston that would be rewarding. I […]
Cherished Memories with Friends
Over my 80-year lifespan I have treasured and enjoyed the company of my old friends while making new friends as time went by. Each group has a very unique place in my friendship, my reflections start with my dear friend Ragini. We met at age 4 on our first day in kindergarten at Mt. Carmel […]
Doctors Can’t Cook
At an early age of 5, I already knew I wanted to become a doctor, due to my Bapaji’s mantra, influence, and teachings. When I was 13yrs old, Chaeji suggested I should learn how to cook. My reply was short and simple, “You know I’m going to be a doctor and doctors don’t cook!”, as […]