SP Kalantri
SP Kalantri
Surprises never cease. Patients find their own indigenous way to treat their maladies, especially when they run out of money and lack support from family and loved ones. Yesterday, I couldn’t believe my ears as I heard a real-life story from a villager at the Sevagram hospital OPD—a story of strength, resourcefulness, and triumph over …
Close on the heels of Dr OP Gupta, a true legend in the world of medicine, we bid farewell to another remarkable stalwart today—the incredible Dr AP Jain. He also decided to hang up his boots today. If Dr OP Gupta was the renowned Sachin Tendulkar, then there’s no doubt that Dr AP Jain embodied …
Dr. OP Gupta, a true “Ajatshatru” in the world of medicine, has retired today after an awe-inspiring five-decade journey. Today, as the clock struck noon, he entered my room, ready to bid farewell. My heart overflowed with emotions, pride for having risen to become his colleague in the department and sadness at saying goodbye to …
A Dream Takes ShapeIn the heart of Sevagram, there once stood a canteen that would forever be etched in the memories of medical students spanning from the 1980 batch to the 2015 batch. This canteen was none other than Goras, a small oasis of milk products derived from cow’s milk, and its story began with …
The 𝗠𝗚𝗜𝗠𝗦 emblem—a symbol that not only mesmerizes with its beauty but also holds a compelling tale of history within its design. At its centre, Mahatma Gandhi gazes intently into a mono-ocular microscope. It is a profound image that captures his deep connection with the instrument, evoking the image of an experienced microbiologist immersed in …
In 1938, in the quaint village of Sevagram, a young intern found herself facing an extraordinary task. Just 24 years old and armed with her MBBS degree, she was entrusted with the crucial responsibility of recording, treating, and monitoring the blood pressure of none other than the father of the nation himself, Mahatma Gandhi. The …
Capturing Life in Rural India: The Making of the MGIMS Mural Dinesh Gudadhe and Ashok Wahiwatkar. Two talented artists at MGIMS transformed a real photograph into a magnificent work of art that now proudly stands on the MGIMS hospital campus. Along with Hitesh Chappanghare, the trio completed an incredible eight-month-long journey of creating a stunning …
The early 80s were a golden era for the Medicine department at MGIMS, and it was all thanks to the “P’s” – 𝗞𝗣, 𝗝𝗣, 𝗦𝗣, 𝗢𝗣, and 𝗔𝗣 Dr. Kamal Pervez (KP) and Dr. JP Sharma (JP) were dynamic young lecturers who were always in tune with their patients. SP Kalantri (SP), a senior registrar …
The MD thesis—a daunting challenge that separates the strong from the faint-hearted. It is like a visa that grants access to the MD examination, a grueling rite of passage filled with challenges and obstacles. As the deadline looms, the pressure intensifies, and the postgraduate students start desperately hunting for two players—a skilled statistician to generate …
It was a scorching afternoon on May 4th, 1982, when I first stepped into the medicine ward at MGIMS in Sevagram. Unlike the bustling government medical college in Nagpur where I had trained, this hospital felt serene and peaceful. As I walked in, I noticed a dishevelled resident performing a pleural tap at a patient’s …