The darker side of being a doctor
I’m a surgeon. I’d like to think that I’m resilient and well adjusted, having gone through medical school and rigorous surgical training. I’...
https://drericlevi1.substack.com/p/the-darker-side-of-being-a-doctor
DaringTrain
Stealth
3 months ago
It's even tougher to be a doctor in India. At least in US, you get to see a hefty paycheck at the end of the month.
Qwerty2398
Stealth
3 months ago
So doctors in India are poor?. Is there a doctor who charges less than 200 in blore for a visit?. Am talking about doctors with evening private practice.
We call politicians and bureaucrats as corrupt, but the day the corruption medicals field comes out in open, these life savers will be make them look like kids.
DaringTrain
Stealth
3 months ago
By comparison, yes, of course. Doctors study till their late 20s, work insane hours and then see their similar aged friends who did engineering/ MBA get paid more than them.
From what I have observed. It's very difficult to be a doctor in India and that too one with thriving career.
1. Toughest race to admission/ securing seat
2. Almost every year unpredictability around entrance exams/ portion/ seats/ NEET
3. Hefty donation for management seats
4. Then getting admission in far flung places where there may cultural fit issues, language, food
5. Having the mental strength to continue for 5, 2, 3, etc. years of studies, fellowship, etc.
6. Seats for specialization, etc.
7. Till the time, they are a specialist, they are almost 40
8. Debilitating mental health that cannot be discussed openly without the fear of repercussions
Most only start earning well after 38 or 40.
I cannot imagine having so much perseverance till 40.
Surgeons also have to maintain reputation, etc.
That is added risk IMO.
I really have to bow down to a doctor especially an MD/ MS.
Cannot fathom what folks would be going thru who had to drop becoming a Doc and make a career in BDS/ Physio.
I mean no shade just that they have to accept the situation and move on. That's commendable. 🙌
Qwerty2398
Stealth
3 months ago
This is for the doctors of the western world. Not for ours. Our doctors enjoy absolute unaccountability, pampered beyond belief. Their cribbing is the equivalent of top executives who say things like they can't find right talent
DaringTrain
Stealth
3 months ago
This is stupid beyond belief.
Qwerty2398
Stealth
3 months ago
Doctors in India might be overworked because they are greedy as hell. Like any professional they are self centred, insecure and scared to shit people. They won't train juniors out of professional envy. Unless that junior is related to them.
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