My journey in reproductive medicine | Dr. Priya Bhave Chittawar | TEDxCareer College
In our country, around one crore women seek fertility assistance annually, yet only 20% successfully complete their journey to parenthood, often due to life challenges and budgets. The speaker, a reproductive medicine specialist and triathlete, shares her journey starting in 2008 to pursue reproductive medicine and establish a women's health center focused on prevention and compassionate care. She emphasizes the importance of endurance over talent, drawing from her participation in Ironman competitions, where failure taught her resilience. Ultimately, she highlights that champions are those who endure to make their dreams a reality. Dr. Priya is a trailblazer in the field of reproductive medicine, holding the distinction of being the first doctor from Madhya Pradesh to attain a super-specialty qualification in Reproductive Medicine from India’s prestigious Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore.With an illustrious academic record, she has been awarded ten gold medals and the President of India Medal during her MBBS and MD. Her dedication to advancing obstetric care was recognized by Chief Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan in 2010 for her exceptional contributions.A pioneer in reproductive healthcare, she played a pivotal role in launching India’s first DM course in Reproductive Medicine and has contributed to over 5,000 successful IVF births. Her commitment to research is reflected in 25+ publications in esteemed national and international journals.Beyond medicine, Dr. Priya is an accomplished endurance athlete:
• Ironman 70.3 Finisher (Astana & Goa)
• First woman and first doctor from Madhya Pradesh to complete a Full Ironman (Western Australia, December 2023)
• Podium Finisher in Major Marathons, including SBI Greenathon 2020, Run Bhopal Run 2022 & 2023, Indore 21K, Pankh MP 21K 2023, Pachmarhi Marathon 42KAs the Director of Her Health Hospital, she continues to lead groundbreaking initiatives in women’s healthcare, blending medical excellence with a passion for fitness and community well-being. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
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