Mr. Dipankar Mukhopadhyay (At Risk Stories)

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Dipankar Mukhopadhyay, 82, is a pediatrician and a proud Bengali. The interview includes discussion of his family's roots on both sides, his encounters with discrimination, and his enduring interest in politics. He has a very sharp memory for details of his experiences and a knack for storytelling. Dr. Mukhopadhyay recounts his educational journey, including his decision to pursue medicine over engineering and his experiences in medical school in Calcutta. He shares stories of his medical residency in the U.S., highlighting the diversity and learning opportunities he encountered, particularly at Bellevue Hospital in New York and later at the University of Chicago. Throughout the interview, Dr. Mukhopadhyay reflects on the changes in both India and the U.S. over the years, expressing concern over rising right-wing politics in both countries. He also talks about his wife's involvement with Apna Ghar, an Indian women's shelter in Chicago.