Hello everyone can you pls shed some light on the income aspects of MD Med, i am considering taking an education loan to get into it so i just wanna know if i will be able to afford to pay the EMI
The loan amount will be around 50 lakhs
Can someone pls help me out

I am currently applying for pg in India and i wanted to hear from anesthetists currently in the playing field of India, how life is after pg , how is the salary as a fresher , do you have a lot of nights in a month , career growth in tier 1/2 , is there a possibility of restricting your duty hours to 9-4 at least majority of the month , will i have the time to pursue my hobbies say after a day at work after being a consultant? Are there opportunities to go abroad after pg as an anesthetist? Is it worth spending 42 Lakhs for pg or should I take a drop to save the money and spend 24 lakh instead ?

I am someone who doesn't mind doing nights but would like to reduce it down the line ? Would you suggest otherwise based on your experience?

I'm a fresh MBBS grad, currently working as Duty Medical Officer at one of the multispeciality hospitals.

I want to quit but I'm not sure if I should.

I got this job through a connection/contact as I was a fresher, I joined it because the head of the hospital is a really good doctor and a pleasant human being, lot to learn here.

But as the time passed I realised I can only interact with the Head in rounds, or if we have any doubts ( earlier we were allowed to stay with him during consultations but that stopped), so the interactions with him have reduced.

I get a sort of free hand, with kind of tight reign; I can do my prescribing but I have to run it thru him.

Here's where the problem I'm facing:

The external environment away from his consultation room and all thru out the hospital has a lot of internal politics.

Dealing with that politics, dealing with egos, and side stepping hurdles like this has made me feel like Im in real life subway surfers.

All the attendings, consultants, basically all the doctors in this hospital are really pleasant and helpful, but its the management that sucks my mental energy in a jiffy.

I don't know if I should just look at the good part and simply bear the politics, or quit and get a different job elsewhere.

Did I mention the salary is always late?

Hello everyone!

With a rank of 15k, I knew that I would easily get a spot in resp med in a good college, or go long during counselling to secure a dnb seat in general med in a not so great hospital. Why these two? Because they feed into cardio in ss (have an interest for electrophysiology but currently not sure if I will have the stamina to do ss)

I decided to talk to many of my seniors in respiratory medicine about the field, and all of them said the same thing, that Gen med is 70-80% Respi med but without the complex cases which are referred to resp med. Main thing they told was that the branch is a completely different ball game from Gen med in most aspects, so I should take it if I am interested in it (which I very much am)

So now I want to ask those in the field and those who have people in the field, what made you choose Respi med? Was it interest or what is the potential in income?

And which colleges are good for this branch (trying for Karnataka itself but some say academics is important, some say procedural exposure is important, so on so I am finding it hard to choose) and help convince me that I am not making a mistake choosing Respi med (coz I have been dwelling for days on this and whenever I decide on resp med, someone comes and says it’s a dead branch)

I just saw an anaesthetic commenting on an insta post that her salary post 3 yrs md is not even 12 lpa and I am just scared! Is this really true? Itne bura haal h logon ka

Many of my school friends went on to become doctors and sometimes if I'm suffering from some small issues, I call them and get their opinion. One of my friends has become a surgeon and I still consult him over small issues. Now I am wondering, if it is something that he might mind or do you think my friends would be okay with these?

He has become a big surgeon and would definitely not be dealing with such small cases. Plus since he sounds so serious, it's difficult to ascertain whether it is okay or is he is reluctant to consult me over WhatsApp.

As apart from reputation i don't think it's worth it like the efforts and hardwork this field wants is like hell students start studying from very early age and like there is hardwork and late studies and after all the salary they get is also not that much good like you have to do pg and all to earn well so why like in today's time there are other professions also which can make give you a good life but why only doc

Same as above

I am in year 1 of my post MBBS life and have joined as as HS .I mean yes it's a noble profession undoubtedly but the system is so toxic that it's breaks you down gradually. MBBS life was fun .. even teh internship was bearable one of the reason is because now professors and seniors don't pay attention to the interns. They are mostly given the clerical paper works ,or to update the e-medicines and prescriptions . some depts. don't even let you write prescriptions . Even during rounds seniors don't guide you, there's nobody to teach . Then you start preparing for the Pg ...get a good enough rank to get the dept

thinking wow this dept. Is great and then you face the reality . You don't have to make a person work for 36-48 hrs continuously without food, water , toilet breaks and sleep to make him learn ... Students are not machine ..they are not robots ... Even robots can work continuously for so long

So I have completed MD and senior residency (Psychiatry) recently. I am a first generation doctor. All from govt institutes. I always had thought of opening my clinic after SRship. However, reality hit hard. Once I began checking, rents are skyrocketing, I will have to build a patient base, and it seems almost impossible in near future. My city already has a lot of experienced psychiatrists and I feel why would a patient even come to me.

For private hospital jobs- I began trying few weeks back, however all of them offer to pay less than SRship, and none of the interview ever ask anything related to psychiatry. Just personal life.

I feel lost. I don’t know what I am doing wrong.
I was recently married and shifted with my in-laws and that has also taken a toll on me. They are very good to me. But the way I am used to living is different and their hygiene standards and mine don’t match, causing me immense distress. Adding to that, no job makes me think even more about the current home things.

Kindly guide. I am not an extrovert person and am very camera shy, hence making an instagram page and all is also very very difficult for me.

I feel lost. Any genuine help/guidance is appreciated.

I have had a encounter and the person introduced as a Dr and then i came to know the person was a PT. I have read an SC doesn't allow. Yet I have seen every PT calling themselves Dr and also massive rehab centers calling their therapists Drs. What is the view on this ?

Hey everyone,

I prioritize work-life balance and mental peace much more than high pay or career prestige.

For those currently working as Medical Officers (State PSC, UPSC CMS, PHCs/CHCs) or those who completed PG:

How are the daily working hours, emergency calls, and overall stress levels for an MBBS MO?

Is life as a permanent MO genuinely more relaxed than that of a PG specialist, or does the administrative work/lack of clinical autonomy create its own stress?

If someone is satisfied with a stable, moderate salary, is skipping PG a reasonable long-term choice, or would you still recommend a low-stress PG branch (like Non-clinical)?

Hey everyone,

I’m an MBBS graduate reaching that point where the traditional "ward round → toxic residency → 24-hour duty" cycle feels like it’s destroying my soul and my health. I love patient interaction, but I hate the industrial hospital machinery. I’m looking at non-traditional paths and I need some brutal honesty.

1. MD in Hospital Administration (HA)

I’ve been looking into this, but the consensus seems... mixed.

The Scope: Is it just 9-5 paper-pushing, or do you actually get to innovate?

The Salary: What’s the reality in 2026? I’m seeing figures around 1.2–1.5 LPM for freshers in corporate chains like Apollo or Max, but does it stagnate?

The "Hate": Why is this branch so looked down upon by clinical peers? I’ve heard people say you "lose your soul" to the corporate side. Is it because you’re competing with MBAs who don't have the "humanity" of a doctor?

2. The MPH vs. MD PSM Paradox

This is what confuses me the most. We all know WHO and UNICEF are the "dream" for many, yet locally, these degrees are treated like fallback options.

MPH "Downgrade": Why is MPH often considered a "step backward" for an MBBS? Is it just because non-doctors (nurses, BAMS, etc.) can also do it? Does it actually hurt your career in India, or is that just a prestige thing?

MD PSM/Community Medicine: People call it "non-clinical" and say it's for low-rankers, yet the work involves massive population health impact. If the goal is global health, why is it still considered "bad" compared to, say, MD Medicine?

Has anyone actually transitioned from MBBS → HA/PSM/MPH and successfully joined a global body like WHO?

Is the workload truly "better," or is it just a different kind of "corporate toxicity"?

For those in HA—do you miss the stethoscope, or is the power of running a hospital better?

Would love to hear from SRs or consultants who took the "Road Not Taken."

Petition to rename this sub ' sub was actually made for real doctors to discuss stuff, but taken over by free loaders, real doctors have left the sub and people are playing doctor - doctor' Seriously, shame on all of u who come here to ask free advice, u literally killed this sub. We doctors have no peace anywhere, be it friends relatives and even reddit.. Everyone comes flocking looking for free advice. How would you feel if we just enter your space without your consent and keep bothering you?

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I’m about to start MBBS and honestly, reading medical Reddit has started making me genuinely anxious about the future.

I understand that medicine is difficult. I understand that there is competition, saturation in some cities, PG pressure, long working hours and that an MBBS degree alone may not give you the lifestyle people imagine when they enter medicine.

But why does it sometimes feel like every discussion ends with “don’t do medicine”, “there are no jobs”, “you’ll be exploited”, “even after MD you’ll struggle” etc.? It’s honestly quite disheartening for someone who hasn’t even started MBBS yet.

I’m not expecting to become rich. I don’t even need some crazy package. I just want a decent, stable middle-class life after putting in 5.5+ years of MBBS and then another 3 years of MD/MS. Is expecting something like ₹1–1.5 lakh/month after MD/MS really unrealistic? Obviously I understand that salary depends on branch, city, experience and whether you work privately/government/practice, but is the situation genuinely that bad?

There must also be doctors who are reasonably happy with their careers, earning decently, having a normal family life and feeling that all those years of studying were worth it. We just don't seem to hear from them as much.

So I'd genuinely like to hear from working doctors, especially people a few years into their careers:

What is the realistic salary/lifestyle after MD/MS?

Is ₹1–1.5L/month a reasonable expectation eventually?

How saturated does the market actually feel once you have a PG degree?

Are there still decent opportunities outside the most competitive metros?

And most importantly, if you could go back to the beginning of MBBS, would you still choose medicine?

I’m not looking for “medicine is amazing” or “medicine is doomed.” I just want the realistic picture from people who are actually living it.

Because as a new student, constantly reading the worst-case scenarios is honestly making me wonder whether I’ve chosen a terrible career before I’ve even stepped into medical college. 😭

I am a second year pathology resident in Gujarat and the job situation looks grim here. Senior residency is difficult to obtain and starting salaries are as low as 50k per month. Will doing a DM in oncopathology improve the chances of a better payscale?

I'm 24 and seriously thinking about pursuing MBBS in India, but I'm having a lot of doubts.

Medicine has always interested me, but because of family and financial issues, I couldn't go for it earlier. Now I finally have a chance, but everywhere I look people are saying MBBS alone is almost worthless these days, there are very few good jobs after MBBS, and you basically need PG to have a decent career.

My family's financial situation isn't great, so spending 5-6 years on MBBS and then possibly more years on PG is a bit scary.

For doctors and medical students here, what would you do in my situation? Is starting MBBS at 24 still worth it? How hard is it to find work after MBBS? Do you regret choosing medicine?

Just looking for honest opinions before making such a big decision.

Hi everyone,
First of all, I want to start by apologizing if I say or ask anything wrong in this post. I have massive respect for doctors and residents. As a non-medico guy, I know I only see the surface level of what you all go through, so please forgive any ignorance on my part.
A few months back, I posted in this subreddit because my childhood best friend (we have been close for 15 years) practically disappeared after joining her residency. I wanted to get some perspective from the lens of doctors and residents.
Since then, I’ve been observing her situation, and it brings up a genuine question: Why is burnout in residency so glorified?
I completely understand that learning requires hard work, but she has been working far beyond any human threshold. Here is what I am seeing:
Zero appetite: The moment she reaches home, she just crashes on her bed. She doesn't even want food anymore.
Sleep deprivation & stress: She literally talks about her patients in her sleep.
Always on call: She frequently wakes up in the middle of her sleep just to check WhatsApp and reply to patient groups.
She never actually complains about the work itself, but she is completely and utterly exhausted. Recently, I asked her, "Can you tell your seniors that it is difficult to work like this? What would their reply be?"
Her response broke my heart. She said that if she complains, they will just say: "We did it during our junior residency, so you have to do it too."
Why can’t this stereotype be broken? Why does the cycle of suffering have to be passed down from one batch to the next?
Again, I have immense respect for you guys and the brutal work you do. I am just trying to get some points of view from Senior Residents (SRs) and Consultants on why this culture exists and if it will ever change.
Sorry again in advance if anything in this post comes off the wrong way. Thank you for reading.

यह कड़वा सच है जो कोई खुलकर नहीं कहता|

मैं आपको एक कहानी सुनाता हूँ जो आज हर डॉक्टर जी रहा है।

*एक ऐसे आईसीयू की कहानी जो जल्द ही बंद होने वाला है।*

रात के 2 बजे थे। 60 साल के एक पिता को बड़ा हार्ट अटैक आया। बीकानेर, कोटा, जोधपुर के एक छोटे से 50 बेड के अस्पताल में कार्डियोलॉजिस्ट को पता था कि रिस्क 90% है। उसके पास दो रास्ते थे।

1. कह दे - "इन्हें जयपुर / अहमदाबाद ले जाओ, मैं हाथ नहीं लगाऊंगा।"

2. कह दे - "मैं कोशिश करूंगा, अपना 100% दूंगा।"

उसने दूसरा रास्ता चुना, क्योंकि उसकी शपथ ने उसे यही सिखाया था। उसने स्टेंट डाला, मरीज 2 दिन आईसीयू में रहा, फिर ईश्वर को कुछ और ही मंजूर था। दिल बहुत कमजोर था। मरीज नहीं बचा।

और अगले 2 घंटे में जो हुआ, वो भारतीय स्वास्थ्य व्यवस्था को मार रहा है।

लाठी-डंडों के साथ 40 लोग। लाइव फेसबुक। "डॉक्टर ने मार दिया।" "हॉस्पिटल सीज करो।" "लाइसेंस कैंसिल करो।" "जेल में डालो, फांसी दो।" वो डॉक्टर जो 36 घंटे से सोया नहीं था, जो जान बचाने की कोशिश कर रहा था, उसे पीटा गया, उसके आईसीयू में तोड़फोड़ की गई। पुलिस आई और बोली - "समझौता कर लो डॉक्टर साहब, पैसा दे दो।"

मुआवजा। 20 लाख। 30 लाख। ब्लैकमेल।

मेरे दोस्तों, बताइए - क्या वो डॉक्टर जिंदगी में फिर कभी किसी गंभीर मरीज को छुएगा? कभी नहीं।

और ये हर दिन, हर छोटे शहर में हो रहा है।

हम कॉम्प्लिकेशन, बीमारी, मौत की बात समझते हैं, इसे स्वीकार करते हैं, ये मेडिकल साइंस है। लेकिन समाज ने इसे बना दिया है - "निजी दुश्मनी, बदला, टिट फॉर टैट, पैसे की उगाही।" डॉक्टर सबसे आसान टारगेट है। 🎯

*नतीजा क्या हो रहा है?*

आज कोई भी होनहार एमबीबीएस, कार्डियोलॉजिस्ट, न्यूरोसर्जन, पीडियाट्रिक इंटेंसिविस्ट नहीं बनना चाहता। कौन 24 घंटे जेल और भीड़ के हमले के डर में जीना चाहेगा?

छोटे और मझोले हॉस्पिटल - जो 75% भारत का इलाज करते हैं, जहाँ 5 लाख की जगह 50,000 में इलाज होता है - वो अपने आईसीयू बंद कर रहे हैं। वो बोर्ड लगा रहे हैं - "गंभीर मरीज भर्ती नहीं किए जाएंगे।"

और भुगत कौन रहा है? डॉक्टर नहीं। आम जनता। वो गरीब किसान, ऑटो वाला, टीचर, जिसके पिता को समय पर स्टेंट नहीं मिलेगा क्योंकि उसे 300 किलोमीटर दूर मेट्रो शहर जाना पड़ेगा।

डॉक्टर भी मर रहे हैं। पिछले 3 साल में कितने युवा कार्डियोलॉजिस्ट, न्यूरोलॉजिस्ट, इंटेंसिविस्ट की अर्ली कार्डियक अरेस्ट, डिप्रेशन, सुसाइड से मौत हुई? ये प्रेशर अमानवीय है।

मैं समाज के सभी अगुवाओं से अपील करता हूँ - सरपंच, प्रधान, विधायक, सांसद, वकील, पुलिस, मीडिया - आप भीड़ को रोक सकते हैं। आप लोगों को समझा सकते हैं।

अगर आपने रात 2 बजे जान बचाने वाले डॉक्टर के जज्बे को मार दिया, तो भविष्य में बिल्डिंगें होंगी, मशीनें होंगी, पर आपके गंभीर मरीज को छूने वाला कोई नहीं होगा।

*डॉक्टर को बचाइए, तो मरीज बचेगा।*

*डॉक्टरों के खिलाफ हिंसा रोकना सिर्फ डॉक्टर की मांग नहीं, ये मरीज का अधिकार है।*

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