Ashish Dev Gera is a physiotherapist in the Doon Valley in India. In this discussion, he shares his perspective on the challenges facing his profession in India.

We talk about

• The problem of "Brain Drain" as Ashish sees it, where Indian physiotherapists are choosing to go abroad for better professional opportunities

• The hierarchical system encountered by physiotherapists in India

• Underrepresentation of Indian physiotherapists at international conferences, and the possible reasons for this

• Self-perception of physiotherapists in India and lack of confidence in their own skills and abilities

• The importance of hearing and promoting voices from diverse backgrounds and places

• Ashish's ambition to help raise standards in his profession at home

Off-camera, following the interview Ashish told me "I just want to leave the profession better than I found it". I think this sums up his mission and hopes perfectly.

Follow Ashish

on twitter @gera_dev30

Instagram @ashishdevphysiotherapy

Blogpost at: https://physiosonline.co.uk/2021/07/physiotherapy-in-india-brain-drain-and-other-challenges/

Video at: https://youtu.be/PkZohSUVQHo