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June 24, 2025 37 mins

From a 72-hour labor in rural India to the operating room as a nurse anesthesia resident, Taranjeet Rathore’s journey is nothing short of extraordinary. Along with Olivia and Kevin, Taranjeet, a nurse anesthesia resident at National University, opens up about the moment that inspired his career in healthcare, the cultural barriers he’s worked to overcome, and his mission to represent underserved voices in nurse anesthesiology.

Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode:

🇮🇳 Taranjeet’s journey from rural India to CRNA resident 👨‍⚕️ Breaking cultural stereotypes as a male Sikh nurse 📱 Using social media as a tool for visibility and mentorship 😰 Managing imposter syndrome in school and online 🌎 Human connection in OB anesthesia and beyond

 

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