Is There a Doctor on the Plane? Responding to Emergencies at 30,000 Feet | VIGILANT | The Quint

In this episode of VIGILANT, The Quint's editor-in-chief Raghav Bahl is in conversation with Dr. Ashish Sinha, a clinician, researcher, and lecturer who has authored over 150 publications and has given more than 700 continuing medical education lectures in over 60 countries around the world. From getting a letter from the President of India to secure his US visa to saving a passenger's life during one of his many mid-flight emergency responses, listen to Sinha talk about his journey, and the lessons he learned along the way. In this candid conversation, he reflects on his early struggles with graduate school in America, the culture shocks he faced, and shares why he feels the Indian diaspora’s success is currently facing a backlash. The podcast is a part of VIGIL, an offering on The Quint that discusses and champions themes of pluralism and inclusivity in the Indian diaspora. VIGIL stands for Voice of India: Global, Inclusive, Liberal. Have an idea for a guest we should speak to on the podcast, or a topic we should discuss? Write to us at [email protected] and let us know! Quick Guide 0:44 - Introduction 1:33 - Meet Dr. Ashish Sinha 3:35 - A road less travelled 5:24 - Changing schools, moving around 10:10 - Moving to the US for a PhD 13:25 - A visa letter from the President of India 16:39 - Culture shocks in the US 23:19 - The curious case of facing more mid-flight emergencies than most doctors 35:43 - Talking food, politics and polarisation 43:12 - The challenges facing the Indian diaspora in the US From exposing misinformation to delivering impactful human rights reporting, our newsroom has relentlessly pursued stories that drive change. We remain committed to asking the tough questions — and we'd love for you to be a part of our journey. Become The Quint’s member and make your support count: https://bit.ly/4j8x6uy For more videos, subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/4gIyCln --------------------------------------------------------------- Visit our website for more stories: https://www.thequint.com Check out our Special Projects: https://www.thequint.com/special-proj... Subscribe to The Quint’s exclusive newsletters: https://thequint.substack.com/ --------------------------------------------------------------- Follow elsewhere: » Join us on WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va5y... » Instagram:   / thequint   » LinkedIn:   / thequint   » Twitter: https://x.com/TheQuint » Facebook:   / quintillion   --------------------------------------------------------------- Video: The Quint