5 youngest doctors in the world to know about
Many people dream of becoming a doctor, which is among the most sought-after professions in the world. The medical career path is not only tough but also requires a lot of hard work; it takes many years to become a doctor. But there are several people who created history by becoming doctors at a young age. Here are the youngest-ever doctors in the world.
Dr. Balamurali Ambati became doctor at just 17
American ophthalmologist, Dr. Balamurali Ambati of Indian-origin, entered the Guinness Book of World Records in 1995, becoming the "World's Youngest Doctor." He was born in 1977 in Tamil Nadu's Vellore but his family moved to the US when he was three. At just 13, he graduated from New York University and earned his medical degree from Mount Sinai School of Medicine at 17.
Dr. Sho Yano earned MD degree at 21
Dr. Sho Yano, a neurologist in Chicago, became the youngest person to earn an MD (Doctor of Medicine) degree in 2012 when he was 21. Notably, he isn't only the youngest MD degree holder but also the youngest to have both MD and PhD (both from the University of Chicago). At 18, he earned a PhD in molecular genetics and cell biology in 2009.
#3: Riana Helmi became a doctor at just 19
Dr. Riana Helmi of Indonesia earned her medical degree at the age of just 19 years. In 2010, she became Indonesia's youngest doctor. Though she completed her medical training two years earlier, she was awarded the degree in 2010, as per the country's rules.
Dr. Iqbal-Al-Assaad of Palestine became doctor at 20
Dr. Iqbal-Al-Assaad of Palestine became one of the youngest-ever doctors when she graduated in general medicine at the age of 20. Born in 1993 in Palestine, she later became a refugee in Lebanon. Despite challenges, she completed high school at 12 and later medical training at Weill Cornell Medical College in Qatar. Reportedly, she is currently serving as a pediatric cardiologist at Cleveland Clinic.
Dr. Arpan Doshi, of Indian-origin, became UK's youngest doctor
In 2017, Dr. Arpan Doshi, of Indian-origin, became the youngest physician in the UK ever to start work. He graduated with an MBBS degree from the University of Sheffield when he was just 21 years old. He later joined as a junior doctor at York Teaching Hospital. Until the age of 13, he lived in Gujarat's Gandhinagar. However, his family later moved to France.
