Ukrainian singer iSKra, known for her vibrant performances, is successfully balancing her creative career with medical practice as of September 30, 2026. For the past two months, the artist has been completing an internship in otolaryngology, actively participating in the department's work. According to the performer, working at the hospital is not merely a social project or a hobby, but a full professional path requiring rigorous discipline and continuous learning.
Medical practice: from patient intake to surgical assistance
As part of her internship, iSKra performs a wide range of duties: from initial examinations and preliminary diagnoses to performing minor procedures. She has mastered skills such as extracting foreign bodies from ear canals, nasal rinsing, and removing earwax blockages. Surgery holds a special place in her schedule, where she acts as a surgical assistant. Sometimes a shift includes up to four consecutive surgical interventions, which requires maximum concentration and endurance from the singer.
Balancing creativity and medicine
Colleagues and patients do not always know about her parallel career as a doctor, but the artist's recognition sometimes helps in establishing trust with patients. Despite the heavy workload, the singer does not plan to quit the stage. Moreover, she is actively preparing for the national selection for Eurovision 2026, while working on a new track release scheduled for late October.
Professional tips for vocal health
Based on her personal experience, iSKra warns against self-medication when problems with vocal cords arise. She identifies whispering as the main mistake, which, contrary to popular myths, creates excessive tension and injures the cords. The singer emphasizes the importance of consulting with specialized professionals—ENTs or phoniatrists—to determine the true cause of the issue.
