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Ganesh Baraiya, a man from Gujarat standing at just three feet tall, faced rejection from a medical college when the Medical Council of India deemed him "incapable" of pursuing a career in medicine. However, undeterred by this setback, he persevered and has now fulfilled his dream of becoming a medical practitioner by successfully completing his MBBS internship at the age of 23. In 2018, the Medical Council of India rejected his application, citing concerns that his physical condition would hinder his ability to manage emergency cases. Despite this setback, he sought guidance from his school principal and received advice from well-wishers, who encouraged him to challenge the MCI's decision. At the urging of the Bhavanagar collector, he presented his case before the Gujarat High Court but unfortunately, the ruling went against him after two months. Undaunted, he proceeded to file an appeal with the Supreme Court in 2018, which ultimately ruled in his favor. Consequently, the Supreme Court's decision enabled him to enroll at Bhavnagar's Government Medical College. "The Medical Council of India committee rejected my application, citing my height of 3 feet as a hindrance to handling emergency cases. With the guidance of the Bhavnagar collector, I pursued the matter in the Gujarat High Court, but unfortunately, after two months, we faced defeat. However, we persisted and appealed to the Supreme Court, which in 2018 ruled in my favor, allowing me to enroll in MBBS in 2019." Said Baraiya. Baraiya has successfully completed his MBBS studies and is currently serving as an intern at Sir Takhtasinhji General Hospital in Bhavnagar. Dr. Hemant Mehta, the Dean of Bhavnagar Medical College, expressed his delight at Baraiya's accomplishment, praising his resilience in overcoming challenges. "He demonstrated resourcefulness in every circumstance. Occasionally, he shared his concerns with us, and we made concerted efforts to address them," Dr. Mehta remarked. The dean also noted that Baraiya received significant support from his friends, classmates, and batchmates, who stood by him consistently. "The teachers also provided assistance, as he needed extra attention compared to the rest of the class," Mehta further commented.