Doctor's Day: Top 5 fictional doctors who inspired the real world
India is celebrating National Doctors' Day, today on July 1st, 2025. The day commemorates the birth and legacy of Dr Bidhan Chandra Roy, one of the country's most respected physicians and a former Chief Minister of West Bengal.
On July 1, 1991, the Government of India designated National Doctors' Day as an annual celebration to honour the man who established the Indian Medical Association and the Medical Council of India.
Doctor's Day symbolises the role of doctors in public health and reminds people of the crucial role they play in saving and maintaining lives. While real-life doctors always serve as living inspirations, many have been inspired to pursue the profession due to doctors they saw on TV- in movies and series, where they made them cry, laugh and fall in love with healing people and saving their lives.
These are the top 5 fictional doctors who inspired the real world.
Dr. Gregory House
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A brilliantly talented yet misanthropic diagnostician who solved the most difficult of cases with exemplary ease and comical methods, Dr. House is a fan favourite for his broody personality yet distinguishable talent. The role of the doctor earned the actor Hugh Laurie two Golden Globes and six Emmy nominations.
Dr. Drake Romaray
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If there's one doctor who made you laugh out loud more than be serious about a diagnosis, it has to be Dr Drake Ramoray played by Joey in the sitcom Friends.
His dramatic antics of being killed by an elevator fall, revived with a brain transplant and being stabbed later made many fall in love with Joey and Matt LeBlanc both.
Dr Dana Scully
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Gillian Anderson's portrayal of Dr Dana Scully inspired many women to enter the world of STEM. A forensic pathologist and a sceptic in a paranormal world, the Scully effect served as a role model for women and made them realise that they could excel in a male-dominated profession.
Dr Leonard 'Bones' McCoy
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Assemble, fans of Star Trek! As we could not have completed the list without mentioning a physician aboard the USS Enterprise who was not only an ethical compass but also a confidant of Captain Kirk.
Dr Michaela Quinn
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Dr Quinn, Medicine Woman, and wasn't she one of the most inspiring ones ever? Dr Mike is a pioneering physicist in post-Civil War Colorado, working to heal people and fighting the societal troubles of sexism and social prejudice. She made many realise that following your dreams is worth all the troubles.
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