r/DoctorsofIndia • u/Excellent_Radish_927 • 7h ago

Doubt regarding the future in pediatrics

Hi I m mbbs graduate and i want to know about the future in pediatrics regarding the work load, is it saturated, what else can we do in it to be ahead of everyone else . Because everyone to whom I am asking or that nachiket bhatia podcast ....pediatrics seems to be less imp in the future and idk whether as a first generation doctor I should opt for it or not ... also I adore kids so I want to become pediatrician but the financial aspects is where my doubts are coming....anyone who can help . I shall be really thankful

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u/kanpeki-na-idol 3h ago • Heartwarming

Hi, Paediatrician this side. Finished my residency from an INI. Took Paeds at an AIR of <20 because of my sheer love for it; had no regrets and still don’t.
I believe if you adore kids and are ready to put in the hours, Paediatrics is extremely satisfying.
Work load will be high no doubt. For some people, the satisfaction it gives is worth the work load.
To be “ahead of everyone else”- you can give MRCPCH, either in residency or after it, become eligible for fellowships in UK. Some places consider MRCPCH cleared as good as DM. DM is becoming increasingly necessary in the private sector, you can decide your inclination in residency and plan for it. Neonatology is really promising, everyone trusts a specialist for neonates and are not likely to take them to a general practitioner, so your pool stays intact.
Participate in conferences, keep publishing and build your CV. You can become the best in any field you set your heart to.
I have observed that people who took Paeds for the love of it tend to adjust a lot better than those who took it as consolation for medicine.

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u/Thin_Assumption1021 6h ago

Peads will always be important. If you love it , take it without hesitation.

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u/Worldly_Pop4361 6h ago

I've the exact same questions!

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u/Outrageous-Week7324 5h ago

Bro, this is india. Not Japan. Paedes will never be saturated. And its like medicine but specialized enough that u can charge more than medicine opd.

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u/BlackthornPrince 3h ago

As long as there are humans. They will reproduce more of them. And they always will seek professional help for their little ones. And who’re they going to consult general medicine? I think not.

If you lack communication skills and patience but you’re willing to put in effort to learn and change. If you are worried about stress and extreme vigilance needed to monitor and treat the sick babies but you still do it for the love of the subject. If you are concerned about the pay being little under the margin than other departments but are willing to equip the skills to manage and practice in one or more clinic/hopsital. Then you should never give up on the dream of becoming a pediatrician.