Fulbright TEDx Talk Melbourne
What I learnt from my experience is that while the technical things matter, what matters most of all is the art of medicine. Ranjana Srivastava is an oncologist, award-winning author and columnist for The Guardian.
A TEDx talk on compassion and ethics in healthcare.
What I learnt from my experience is that while the technical things matter, what matters most of all is the art of medicine.
About
Dr Ranjana Srivastava OAM, is an oncologist, Fulbright scholar and award-winning writer. She is the recipient of the Medal of the Order of Australia for her contribution to the field of doctor-patient communication and a 2004 Australian-American Fulbright Award to gain an ethics fellowship at the University of Chicago’s MacLean Center for Clinical Medical Ethics. In 2020, Ranjana received a second prestigious Fulbright award and the John F Kennedy Merit Award and a obtain a Master in Public Administration at Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government.The 2025 Kennedy Awards for Excellence in Journalism recognised her with the Peter Ruehl Award for Outstanding Columnist.
About
Since 2013, Ranjana has been a regular columnist for The Guardian newspaper, where her acclaimed writings on medicine and humanity have made her a two-time finalist for the Walkley Award for Excellence in Journalism. In 2024, Beehive News named her the top international health columnist for context and clarity out of a field of 15,000 journalists.
The 2025 Kennedy Awards for Excellence in Journalism recognised her with the Peter Ruehl Award for Outstanding Columnist.
Books
‘ Works That Sparkle Like Diamonds In The Mud ’
Writings
‘ Writings that take us out of our comfort zone, and when we finish the piece, we feel a little stronger ’
Media
‘ Where medicine meets storytelling ’
Contact
Invite general comments or questions.
