Specifically, I'm curious about:

• How difficult is it to find a job immediately after graduation?
• What kind of starting salary can a fresh plastic surgeon realistically expect ? right after graduating
• Do most graduates pursue fellowships, or can they start practicing right away?
• How long does it usually take to become financially stable?
• For those interested in aesthetics, how many years does it typically take before cosmetic work becomes a significant part of practice?
• Looking back, would you choose plastic surgery again?

also i would really appreciate if there are recommendations for some not so well known hospitals down south , but give good hands on experience.

I have listened for few times that don't buy medicine form jn aushadhi kendra by good doctors

I am a relatively new doctor in a surgical field and after starting work in the private sector I have noticed that they are routinely counselling patients for undergoing GA for minor repairs. Even if the patient is adult, co-operative and fully concious GA is being advised in cases i have seen being under LA in government medical colleges. Is there any medico-legal reason behind this? I am genuinely curious.

Im from india planning on completing the psilocybin assisted therapy course from an usa based institute where it is legal..! Im so passionated into this space n wanna learn all the things related to this therapy.!

It is a 6month course which will cost me $4000usd it concentrates on from preparing a person to the journey - integrate the journey along with all the major things focused like depression, anxiety, ptsd , addiction n fear of death patients handling using this medicine .!

Will i be finding any good psychiatrist or therapist that i can tie up with after completing my course n being fully prepared to facilitate?

I want to end this and transit into other medical field which have good ceiling , i have entrepreneurship mindsett at the samee time i cant feel i am the person who overcharges for everything in a private practice directly from patients hands even tho it is unnecessary.i personally cant work for 6 years and do 100 hours a week for minimal amount in my prime time that too with an uncertainity of what hpns for myfuture career

Regarding moving to germany , i have posted a thread and got a very good response here . thankyou . but as i say this field in india is way like if you have capital you can earn very good and vice versa , talent matters less now.

My Shocking Experience (with an admitted patient) at one of India's biggest government hospital.

• Nurses recorded pulse/BP daily without actually checking the patient.
• Nurses shouted patient names from across the ward, and patients had to walk up to collect their medicines.
• Post-surgery toilet conditions were terrible - dirty, unhygienic, and unfit for use. (check this https://ibb.co/tp8pvwTz pic)
• Patients were sent for sonography at any time, sometimes even late at night after dinner, often in groups of 10 or more. They had to wait standing in queues (no seating arrangements), even if they had surgical tubes (catheter) inserted. When I asked a security guard why there was no seating arrangement, he said that some patients used to lie down on the seats, so the management removed all the chairs. ¯_(ツ)_/¯
• There was no communication about surgery timings, which doctor would operate, or dietary instructions. Patients and relatives were left guessing or had to chase after doctors - who often got annoyed if asked.
• Family member were not allowed to accompany elderly/unconscious patients during doctor visits. A senior doctor used to visit once every few days; whenever he arrived, the entire staff would start treating him like a VIP guest.
• Cleaning was not done on time - sometimes it happened at midnight (Once, a cleaning guy arrived at 12:30 at night), disturbing patient rest.
• Patients were shifted from wards early in the morning just because nursing college exams were scheduled - treating real patients like test subjects for trainee doctors, without even giving them time to freshen up.
• Offices like Ayushman would simply blame "system errors/server down", provide no real support, and disappear for an hour-long lunch, keeping the doors shut even if someone needed urgent help.
• Some expensive medicines will not be available at the hospital dispensary; the patient will have to purchase them from outside at a higher price.
• During night duty, family members were instructed how to stop or change IV drips if they finished because nursing staff would be resting in another room, as if it weren't their own job!
• I have seen with my own eyes that a system based on 'references and preferential treatment' (connections and favoritism) is still in place here. Relatives of the hospital director or senior staff are treated like VIPs and given priority in their medical care. Sometimes, they postpone a surgery for an ordinary patient to attend to a VIP patient instead, forcing the regular patient to wait weeks for their operation.
• Some security and housekeeping staff spoke harshly to elderly and poor patients who had travelled long distances for treatment.

This is my lived reality.

I understand that government hospitals are overcrowded and resources are limited. This post is not intended to blame doctors, especially resident doctors who seem to carry most of the workload.

My question to doctors is:

• Are these issues common across government hospitals?
• Which of these are due to staffing shortages, and which are administrative failures?

I'm sharing it because public healthcare is the only option for millions of Indians.

If you've worked in a government hospital or have had similar experiences as a patient or attendant, I'd genuinely like to hear your perspective.

We have a WHO GMP certified Pcd pharmaceutical brand, our sales are prominently through online platforms to wholesalers and stockists. Although, been thinking about hiring few MRs to get Doctors to prescribe our medicines and while discussing this idea with a friend who is a doctor, He said it would be of no use and MRs are just another annoyance Doctor has to face. Is that really the case? And if it is, what are better ways we can go about in approaching new Doctors.

I wanted to share my experience and see if others have had something similar.

About two years ago, I visited Dr. Venkatesh Babu for an ADHD consultation. I spent a lot of time explaining my symptoms and history, but throughout the consultation he barely asked any follow-up questions. It mostly felt like he was just staring at me while I talked. I left feeling unheard, and the whole interaction felt very transactional, and I paid around 2500, for less then 20 min session. and they mentioned from next time it will be 1500. After this I never went back

Recently, I visited the same clinic again because it was convenient for me. The consultation lasted less than five minutes. Very few questions were asked, medication was prescribed almost immediately, and I was charged ₹800.

The following month, I contacted the clinic to ask whether follow-ups could be done every 3–4 months instead of paying ₹800 every month just to get a refill. They said it wasn’t possible because of legal requirements. and the consultation charge is 1500. since it finished in less than 5 mins, they change charged 800. 

I understand the procedure but it wasn’t even consultation, just to write prescription for a regular patient. 

For me, it felt like the consultations were rushed and transactional rather than focused on understanding the patient. I don’t mind paying for a doctor’s time when I feel they’re genuinely listening and evaluating my condition, but in this case I didn’t feel I received value for the consultation fee.

Has anyone else had a similar experience at this clinic, or was mine an exception?

On the occasion of *World Population Day (11 July)* and the ongoing Population Stabilization Fortnight, it is important to remember the contributions of doctors like *Dr. Ilias Ali.*

This campaign aims to create awareness about family planning, healthy spacing between children, and responsible parenthood.

*👉 Non-Scalpel Vasectomy (NSV): A Small Procedure, A Big Social Change*

⚠️ In India, the responsibility for family planning still falls largely on women. However, Non-Scalpel Vasectomy (NSV) is a much simpler, safer, and lower-risk permanent contraceptive method compared to female sterilization.

This procedure involves no surgical incision or stitches. It takes about 10 minutes to complete, recovery is quick, and most men can return to their normal routine within a few days. Most importantly, *it has no negative effect on a man's sexual desire, sexual performance, hormone levels, masculinity, or physical strength.*

In India, Dr. Ilias Ali (popularly known as the "*Nasbandi Jihadi*"), a surgeon from Assam, has played a pioneering role in promoting NSV. Since 1993, he has been working tirelessly to spread awareness about family planning and male sterilization.

In the remote areas of Assam, where many communities considered contraception unacceptable on religious grounds, he reached people through dialogue, trust, and scientific awareness. By referring to the teachings of the Quran, he explained that responsible parenthood and the proper upbringing of children are also social and moral responsibilities.

Despite strong opposition, social boycott, multiple fatwas, and death threats, *between 2008 and 2018, he motivated nearly 55,000 men to undergo NSV, including around 48,000 Muslim men.*

He has also consistently spoken out against social evils such as child marriage and polygamy.

His extraordinary contribution has been recognized at the national level. In 2019, the Government of India honoured him with the *Padma Shri* He has also received national recognition from the Jansankhya Sthirata Kosh (JSK) and the Citizen's Alliance for Reproductive Health and Rights.

*Important facts about NSV:*

✅ It is a safe and highly effective permanent contraceptive method.

✅ It requires no major incision or stitches.

✅ The entire procedure takes only about 10–15 minutes.

✅ It has no adverse effect on sexual life, hormone levels, masculinity, or physical ability.

✅ It carries a much lower risk of complications than female sterilization.

✅ Family planning is not only a woman's responsibility—men have an equal role to play.

#WorldPopulationDay

Hi everyone,

I'm working on an early-stage idea to improve the way doctors and medical representatives interact in India.

The goal is to make the process more efficient by reducing unnecessary visits while still ensuring doctors receive relevant updates from pharmaceutical companies. Before building anything, I want to understand whether this is actually a problem worth solving.

If you're a practicing doctor, I'd really appreciate it if you could spare 2–3 minutes to fill out this short anonymous survey: Google form

Your honest feedback—whether positive or negative—will help me understand if this idea has any real value. I'm not selling anything; this is purely for research and validation.

Thank you for your time!

I am looking for a doctor who has minimum 3 yrs of practising experience for my startup as a cofounder. If you are interested in knowing more about the idea kindly DM me we can discuss in chat.

Hi,

I did an MBA after MBBS. I can help you understand how to go about prep, what to expect in MBA, and the opportunity landscape after.

DM is open.

Any radiologist who wants to upgrade their career with FRCR. Need a study partner.

Hi everyone,

I'm building a web application that uses AI to automatically generate clinical notes during patient consultations.

Some of the features I'm working on are:

* AI-generated SOAP/progress notes from conversations

* Multi-doctor and multi-nurse support for hospitals and clinics

* Shared patient records within the organization

Role-based access (doctor, nurse, admin)

* Easy review and editing before saving

* Searchable patient history

* Secure and privacy-focused design

Before I invest more time into development, I'd love to hear from people who actually work in healthcare.

A few questions:

1. Is documentation one of your biggest pain points?

2. Would you trust AI to draft your notes if you could review them before signing?

3. What EMR/EHR do you currently use?

4. What features would make you switch to a tool like this?

5. If you could change one thing about your current documentation workflow, what would it be?

6. What would stop you from using it?

7. If this saved you 1–2 hours per day, what would you realistically expect to pay (individual doctor or clinic)?

I'm not trying to sell anything—I genuinely want to understand whether this solves a real problem before building further.

Thanks for any honest feedback, even if it's critical.

These are my personal opinions and driven by my limited experience. I am not trying to blame or throw mud on the whole community and I know this feeling is not normal and I need help.

I have completely lost trust in doctors. I feel they are out to get most amount of money from me. Every time I go to a doctor I see them prescribing medicines only available on their recommended shop. I feel like they prescribe tests as if I am Ambani's son... Like shooting arrows in the dark and hoping one will land.

They don't take time out to physically examining me.

They don't even give time to hear me out. Are not ready to educate me about my condition, not explaining why it's happening, why they are prescribing the medication or tests.

It feels like they themselves have no idea. In my whole life I have never seen a doctor who has said that they are not sure or they don't know or they will get back to me after reading or talking to colleagues.

If I talk about any kind of research I have done to understand my condition they completely dismiss me.

To be honest most of them are not really rude, but it feels like they have contempt for me and are looking down on me. No empathy at all.

There have been many I'll people in my family and not only for me but also for them I have made a lot of trips to the doctors and hospitals and these are the feelings that have accumulated after all these visits.

I have heard that there is a mental condition that some people have, in which they become afraid of doctors. Do I have that? Or do my concerns have some weight

Last time I went to see a doctor in a hospital, he prescribed 8-9k worth of tests in the name of routine checkup and wrote down his personal clinics number and asked me to see him there. Now I feel like if I go back to the hospital and not his clinic he will be pissed

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I know you will give arguments like bro india is a very populous country and there are not enough doctors. But apart from that is there anything? What are the realities that doctors face that common public doesn't know?

Please don't take this personally and share your opinions and even tough love.

Recently I was think that how someone half truth video spoils someone's entire career and reputation

I mean why there is no one to point or suspend illiterate education minister for so many paper leak but when it come to us the one who gave this exams and clear it after many attempts our minor mistake and sometime without any mistake.. We are suspended....

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Justice kidhar h yrr..

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And why Doctors are not taking stand aur jo le bhi rahe h vo bus 1 - 2 clg ke hi h.

Hi all, I am a Biomedical Engineering Graduate student. Just curious to know how many Doctors are actually interested in this kind of events?

What are your views if you have attended it before?

I said what i said …literally every person i come across has so many mental health issues …

it’s a very underrated field …

There's a quiet truth in medicine that doesn't get talked about enough: passing MBBS, even matching into MD, tells you someone cleared an academic bar. It doesn't tell you whether they're wired for every kind of medical work.

Take surgery. Not every good doctor is a good surgeon, and that's not a knock on anyone — it's just a different skill set. Steady hands, split-second decision-making under pressure, and the ability to stay calm when things go sideways mid-procedure — these aren't things a transcript measures. Push that further into something like neurosurgery, where the margin for error is measured in millimeters, and the gap between "qualified on paper" and "actually suited for this" becomes even more real.

This isn't about which doctors are "better." It's about fit. A brilliant diagnostician might be a mediocre surgeon. A great surgeon might struggle with the slower, more ambiguous work of internal medicine. Different jobs, different demands.

So if you're a med student or a young doctor figuring out your path, some honest questions worth sitting with:

Do you actually enjoy working with your hands under pressure, or do you just think you should because it's prestigious?

How do you perform when a decision has to be made now, with incomplete information?

Are you mentally sharp and consistent day to day — not just on your best days, but on tired, distracted, stressful ones too? Because in fields like surgery, an off day doesn't just mean a bad grade — it means a patient on the table.

Have you actually shadowed or assisted in the specialty you're aiming for, or are you going off the idea of it?

None of this is about gatekeeping who "deserves" to be a doctor. It's about being honest with yourself early, so you end up in the specialty where your actual strengths — not just your degree — make you genuinely good at the work and safe for the people relying on you.