The idea of taking it easy is outside of Kartick's vocabulary and he'd respond with an emphatic "rubbish" if you told him he was working too hard. Here's an idea of what he's got on his plate:
- He takes minutes for all OPMSA Executive Board Meetings, All School Meetings, President’s Forums, and any other meetings at the request of the President.
- Conducts all written communications on behalf of OPMSA under the direction of the President or the President-Elect.
- Edits the constitution for approval.
- Maintains official OPMSA documents on an accessible computer database.
- Publishes the OPMSA Monthly Event Calendar every month on OPMSA website.
- Assists other OPMSA officers in the performance of their duties.
- He's the co-editor of the OPMSA website in conjunction with the Director of Communications, making changes and updates when needed.
- Notifies participants of upcoming and pertinent meetings.
Here's a little about this charming gentleman from his own mouth:
Hometown: Blantyre, Malawi
About me: I was born in Johannesburg, South Africa and grew up in Malawi. I moved to America to pursue an undergraduate education in Biology and Chemistry at Viterbo University in La Crosse, WI and graduate education in Hospital Administration at Georgetown University, Washington DC. I'm an avid football (soccer) fan supporting Manchester United
Why I decided to become a podiatrist: My ambition was to pursue a career in the medical profession, and after extensive researching and shadowing opportunities, the profession of podiatry was best fit for me. My hope for the future is to use the skills I learn from podiatry school and undertake some charity work back home in Malawi
My hero: Nelson Mandela – leader, pioneer and symbol of global peacemaking. His astute
demeanor and principles are admirable, one I hope to learn from by reading his biographies.
My amazing talent : I don’t have any amazing talents per se, but can speak 5 different languages
Advice I'd give new podiatry students: Study hard, stay focused and achieve all that you can. If you miss your goals along the way, make the adjustments you need and learn new things to solve your biggest challenges while keeping your eye on the prize – graduate from podiatry school with distinction.
My favorite restaurant in CLE: Pier W
My favorite book: My favorite book is “The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People” by Stephen
R. Covey. Currently, I’m reading the book “Working with Emotional Intelligence” by Daniel Goleman
What I do when a test week is over: Relax the day after exam week by playing golf and then begin catching up on classes.
If I have 30 minutes of free time this what I will be doing: Read a non-fictional book
Best advice I was ever given: Work hard and remain persistent in achieving your goals. A quote from Elbert Hubbard comes to mind, "Know what you want to do, hold the thought firmly, and do everyday what should be done, and every sunset will see you that much nearer to your goal"
