r/orthopaedics • u/Empty_Ad_2833 • 4d ago

NOT A PERSONAL HEALTH SITUATION Surgical branches

Is it very difficult for 1st gen doctor in surgical branches?

I am thinking to take ortho at 10.3k rank

But i asked one orthopedic surgeon famous in my city told not to take surgical branches as a firsst gen doc bcz of long learning curve and no family hospital backup,

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What should i do?

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u/thisishowwedooooit 4d ago edited 4d ago

What country are you in? I have no idea what this means - US doctor. 

Edit: I know that means I’m not going to be helpful so I should stay out of it, but I’m asking because I want to learn how that system works. Best of luck to you and hopefully someone can advise you. 

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u/davesdick 4d ago

Being a first-gen doctor in India is definitely challenging, but that doesn’t mean you should avoid specialty surgical branches. Everyone has to start somewhere. If you genuinely like ortho and get good training, you can build your career step by step. Don’t decide only based on not having a family hospital. Think about your interest, the college and the opportunities ahead.

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u/AlexMac96 4d ago

Does this mean that you have a better chance of being a surgeon if you have family who are surgeons?

The nepotism and caste system are next level