Q: What extraordinary ability do you wish you had?

A: “Can we find out what he’s thinking or what he wants?” is a question I often hear from the anxious families of comatose patients. In those moments, I wish I had the extraordinary ability to read minds—to unravel the thoughts of patients and share their emotions with their loved ones, providing comfort and easing their concerns. Mind-reading would not simply guide treatment decisions; it would become a powerful bridge, connecting patients and their families during life’s most challenging times.



A: I long for a healing heart—one capable of understanding and alleviating both the mental and physical pains of patients. I wish I could guide patients toward recovery, restore their hope, and make them feel truly heard and supported. Though I may not possess such boundless abilities, I strive to enhance my professional skills through constant learning while maintaining empathy and patience. This pursuit—this dedication to healing and caring—is both my mission and my deepest motivation as a healthcare professional.



A: As a neurosurgeon, I wish to have the ability to communicate directly with my patients’ brain. This enables me to understand their concerns and fears towards the surgery, allowing me to develop a better rapport with their family. It can also help me visualise the eloquent areas and critical white matter tracts surrounding the lesion so that I can plan and navigate my surgeries with better accuracy.