Dr. Ram Kumar Solanki is a senior psychiatrist and a senior professor in the Department of Psychiatry at SMS Medical College, Jaipur.

Dr. Ram Kumar was born into a very poor family. He dreamt of becoming a doctor growing up but always doubted whether he would be able to realize his dream owing to his family’s financial condition.

Ram also did a job in order to continue his studies and support his family. He was a meritorious student. He scored really well in his 10th board examination. After completing high school, he went to college. Hailing from a poor background, Ram would feel inferior among his fellow classmates, as they came from well-to-do families. But he always believed in himself and used his studies as a medium to change his circumstances. He graduated from college with flying colors. Later, he got admission to SMS Medical College, Jaipur, and pursued his MBBS.

Ram faced many struggles during his MBA. Initially, five years to complete MBBS seemed too long as his family was struggling financially. Meanwhile, he also got a job as a lab assistant. He was in a dilemma about whether to continue his MBBS or join the job. But he did not give up and continued his MBA. He would even have to struggle to arrange books. He faced it all and never gave in, as he was determined to study.

After completing his MBBS, Ram pursued an MD in psychiatry. His first job was in Dungarpur. Later, he got recruited as a lecturer at SMS Medical College, Jaipur. With his hard work and determination, he kept getting timely promotions.

Ram has authored many research papers. His research papers have been published in many eminent journals, and he has received many awards for his research contribution.

Ram also worked to raise awareness in society with regard to prevailing superstitions. He feels happy to share that now people don’t hesitate to go to psychiatrists for their mental health issues.

Sharing his thoughts on leadership, Ram says that everyone is not a born leader. He, too, was an introverted kid. But with time, he gained confidence, which naturally imbibed leadership qualities in him.

Ram stresses that it’s very important to keep yourself fit. He himself goes to the gym every day. Besides, he also likes to listen to classical music and interact with people.

To anyone who wants to pursue psychiatry, Ram advises that one should be very committed, as this field requires patience, cooperation, and understanding of people. He also adds that this field has a lot of scope, and there is a lot to explore in this field.