You cannot count on your fingers the number of reasons why Doctors make great entrepreneurs. Medicine is a very people-oriented profession and you will find that you’re dealing with all sorts of people – from suppliers to customers and business partners. Indeed, your ability to establish rapport, build trust and being able to deal with people from all walks of life will set you up ahead of competition in the business world. Doctors are trained in ‘critical thinking ’. They can take a step back and evaluate a problem by looking at the key elements and patterns, while keeping the big picture in mind. Every segment within the medical sciences has witnessed entrepreneurship. Particularly, the need for ophthalmologists and optometrists is going to be greater than ever in the coming decade, and that determines the vibrant future of ophthalmology. Dr.NidhiSaluja, Founder, Saluja Eye Care Centre, gives us a firsthand account of managing an eye care centre with multiple roles to play and at the same time shape the future of ophthalmology.Read More