Voices of Our Alumni
Our fellows reflect on their journeys at SMIMS — the mentorship, the growth and the people they became.
"Some journeys in life start because they are our destiny. I believe for me my journey of urogynecology fellowship was like that. During my fellowship at Sree Mookambika Institute of Medical Sciences under Deeksha mam who is passionate teacher, it was wonderful to learn new things and also new dimensions for already what i knew. By the end of this journey i became a more confident and passionate surgeon. After completing the fellowship i realised how much that journey had grew me either in knowledge, surgical skill and also as a human. Thank you Deeksha mam for everything the opportunity, for pushing me beyond my comfortable zone to make me better and making me realise new horizons which we don't realise with out a good mentor in life. I'll always cherish this journey and the person it helped me become."
— Thank you and grateful for life Dr Deeksha mam for everything
"My 1.5-year journey in Urogynecology at Sree Mookambika Institute of Medical Sciences under Dr. Deeksha Pandey Ma'am has been truly transformative. Ma'am is accommodating, approachable, and a true embodiment of an ideal mentor. The beautiful, peaceful campus and competent, supportive staff created an ideal learning environment. The course provided extensive hands-on clinical and surgical experience, which has greatly strengthened my confidence and skills and continues to help me immensely in my private practice. I was also fortunate to discover the rewarding world of research, publications, and academic conferences. Today, I am no longer just an audience member—I am faculty and a confident voice at conferences."
"My fellowship journey at Sree Mookambika Institute has been one of the most meaningful experiences of my professional life. I am deeply grateful to my mentor, Dr. Deeksha Pandey, whose guidance, patience, and constant encouragement made every step of my learning journey special. Beyond surgical skills and clinical knowledge, she taught me to approach every patient with empathy, confidence, and responsibility. The institute gave me a wonderful environment to learn, grow, and challenge myself. I leave this fellowship with more than knowledge and skills—I carry with me cherished memories, greater confidence, and heartfelt gratitude. This journey has shaped not only the doctor I aspire to be, but also the person I am becoming."
"My journey at Sree Mookambika Institute of Medical Sciences has been one of learning, growth and some really beautiful memories. I joined the Urogynaecology fellowship hoping to improve my skills, but I never expected it to change me so much personally. With every case, challenge and little achievement, I found myself becoming more confident and independent. I'm especially grateful to Dr. Deeksha Pandey maam, whose patience, encouragement and passion for teaching made learning so enjoyable. Thank you, Deeksha ma'am, for always pushing us to do better while making us feel comfortable enough to learn from our mistakes. I'll always cherish this journey and the person it helped me become."