Assistant professor at a medical college, Dr. Rima Sith specializes in cataract and trauma surgeries. Inspired by a childhood experience with her father’s cataract surgery, she pursued ophthalmology to make a difference.

Dr. Rima Sith works as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Ophthalmology at the Venkateshwara Institute of Medical Sciences (VIMS), Gajraula, Uttar Pradesh.

Talking about the Department of Ophthalmology at VIMS, Dr. Rima highlights their expertise in cataract, pterygium, trauma, and emergency surgeries. The department also provides investigative services for ophthalmology patients. Dr. Rima believes VIMS is a boon for medical care in the areas in its periphery, offering patients easy access to excellent treatment and quality healthcare services.

When asked about her inspiration for joining the medical profession, Dr. Rima recalls her childhood when her father developed an early cataract and required surgery. During that period, she met a cataract surgeon whose dynamic personality left a lasting impression on her. From that moment, Dr. Rima resolved to pursue a career in medicine with the goal of becoming an Ophthalmologist.

Reflecting on her early days, Dr. Rima shares that her father had a transferable job, allowing her to live in various parts of India and experience diverse cultures. She attended schools in multiple cities, completing her basic education in Kolkata and her medical education in Ahmedabad.

When asked about her role models, Dr. Rima cites her father, admiring the position he has achieved. She has looked up to him since her childhood.

Dr. Rima believes in the power of the 3 Cs: Clarity, Conviction, and Consistency. She explains that knowing what you want, pursuing it with determination, and staying consistent, even with small efforts, can lead to great results.

In the end, Dr. Rima encourages students to consider VIMS for medical education, citing its homely environment and approachable faculty.