Disha Sason, MD
Disha Sason, MD
Graduation Date: 2023
India
Montefiore Medical Center
Pediatrics
Disha Sason, MD ’23, born in Mumbai, India, started her career in medicine as a pediatrics resident at Montefiore Medical Center in New York. Dr. Sason always had a desire to help people and wanted to do something in her life that could benefit others. She found a passion in medicine as an ever-growing field from which she enjoys learning new things.
Dr. Sason shared her experience as a medical student at SGU, what it felt like to match into residency, and her advice for aspiring physicians.
SGU: What did it feel like when you found out you matched?
Dr. Sason: To see a goal that I had been following every day for the past few years come to fruition was surreal. I was—and still am—incredibly excited to see what the future has in store for me.
SGU: Why did you choose pediatrics?
Dr. Sason: I pursued pediatrics because working with children made the concept of “work” easier to think about. Innocent babies, curious children, and reluctant teens make this a challenging and interesting field.
SGU: What are your ultimate career aspirations?
Dr. Sason: As of now I hope to be a successful child neurologist! I would also love to help the hearing impaired in ways that I can. I want to provide easy and accessible care to children of need in communities that are underrepresented in the US and someday hopefully in my home country of India.
SGU: How do you balance work and your personal life?
Dr. Sason: For me, the two things do not necessarily collide with one another. I believe I am trying to maintain a work-life balance, like everyone else, where I am fulfilled with what I am doing. My responsibility to myself is to make sure that I take care of my mind and my body in the way I need to, so I can be my best self at work.
SGU: How did you feel about Grenada as a study destination for the basic sciences?
Dr. Sason: I would not have it any other way! Medical school is very taxing, but to go through it on a gorgeous island like Grenada was a blessing. The local community was always so helpful, and the beaches were serene and made for a perfect study break.
In my basic science years, I received a ton of help from the numerous resources provided by SGU. Students from higher terms put in a lot of effort into making presentations and quizzes which helped me understand complex topics and prepare well for my exams.
SGU: Were you involved in any clubs while in Grenada?
Dr. Sason: I was involved in the Pediatrics Club where we were part of Teddy Bear Clinics. Here we taught local children about first aid exercises. It was a great way to give back to the community. I also joined the Emergency Medicine Club, which was incredibly fun to be part of as they held different events such as triaging, phlebotomy sessions, electrocardiography (ECG) interpretations, etc.
SGU: How did SGU help you with your academic achievements and USMLE preparation?
Dr. Sason: SGU was very supportive especially during my basic science years. For USMLE preparation, SGU provided me with sufficient support both emotionally and academically for me to feel prepared to take these exams.
SGU: What advice would you give to students (especially international students) who are coming to Grenada for the first time?
Dr. Sason: My advice to medical students would be to make friends! Medical school is a tough road to travel alone so having the right support system makes all the difference. Enjoy the island. Once you leave it, you won’t get these days back, so embrace the food, the people, and the culture. It is your home away from home.