From what I have observed. It's very difficult to be a doctor in India and that too one with thriving career.
- Toughest race to admission/ securing seat
- Almost every year unpredictability around entrance exams/ portion/ seats/ NEET
- Hefty donation for management seats
- Then getting admission in far flung places where there may cultural fit issues, language, food
- Having the mental strength to continue for 5, 2, 3, etc. years of studies, fellowship, etc.
- Seats for specialization, etc.
- Till the time, they are a specialist, they are almost 40
- 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. 🙌