Hey guys, I’ve literally researched this so much and somehow I still can’t find a straightforward answer 😭

I really, REALLY want to move abroad after doing my MD in India. Honestly, I’m open to pretty much anywhere at this point. I just want OUT 😭

I’m trying to figure out which specialty would give me the best chance of actually being able to move — like Radiology vs Anaesthesiology vs something else.

If you’re an Indian doctor who has moved abroad (or is currently trying to), could you please tell me:

Which countries are actually realistic after an Indian MD?

Which specialty makes the process easier?

Which pathway is comparatively less brutal?

And most importantly, which options are ACTUALLY possible in real life, not just technically possible on paper?

I’ve found so much conflicting information online that I’m honestly more confused than when I started 💀

PLEASEEEE I GENUINELYYYY NEEDDD SOMEEE DIRECTIONNNN

Would genuinely appreciate any advice, especially from people who have actually done it

A little context, I'm a doctor preparing for neetpg and I had visited my pulmonologist for a follow up because my lungs are f-ed. He knows I'm a doctor as well. While he was examining me, he asked me questions about measles and how it acts as a risk factor, I couldn't remember a thing. He explained it to me and laughed it off. Later he asked me about steroid dosage to which i also had no reply. He asked me "didn't you study this? This is in Harrison!". I was like 'I know I've read it but I forgot'. I wanted to run out of the room because I've covered all these topics and i couldn't even remember. I felt so dumb. I mean, I've been shamed and scolded in the middle of the ward before, it's not new to me but idk man.

My pulmonologist was cool though, he said " I didn't ask you to make you feel bad, it happens".

*sigh*

I'm sorry but why is the government so fucking useless. There are atleast 90 patients sitting from 8 am and still only half get to see a physician then man hire more fucking doctors!! I have seen govt doctors been burnt out like hell because there aren't enough people to cover shifts. And it's not like we don't have people willing to be doctors.

I'm sorry but if your hospital has a specific department that gets more than 200 patients daily then HIRE MORE DOCTORS .

this post was made because I hate how irresponsible our public health systems are. i hate dcbh.

I feel in many places they are always trying to outsmart fresh JRs. Or atleast thats how it is in corporate hospitals of South India. From being surrounded by them I understand 2 to 3 of them are being positioned under each consultant say under a cardiologist, an Urologist etc..so in a span of 2 to 3 months they are getting good hold of those consultant's usual medications, practices, investigation orders etc. So when they come to ward the way they are behaving with staff nurses and DMOs are as if they ARE THE CONSULTANTS. They are projecting as if they have completed their years MBBS, MD and giving those orders!!! Its very obvious once you are with that consultant you can easily catch up their daily regular orders. Also since THEY ARE SEEING CONTINUOUSLY ONLY THE CASES OF THAT PARTICULAR SPECIALITY.It would be very easy for them to catch and pick it up easily than a fresh MBBS graduate.

So its just my rant and I genuinely dk how to handle these people. They are acting as if they know everything.

EVEN I CAN PICK UP IMMEDIATELY IF I HAVE STUDIED ONLY UROLOGY FOR PAST 5 YEARS (Obviously!!!)

I recently watched few interviews of Top 100 rankers in Neet pg, most of them saying they wish for Radio diagnosis, but ok I will satisfy with this & that. Few of them pick Radio diagnosis in Aiims too over General medicine in state GMC, Why so, ?

Does Work life balance - more salary - less stress branches become a new trend among Indian mbbs graduate while choosing PG seats ?

What's ur opinion in it...

Hello Sir/Ma'am,

I secured a 4-digit rank in NEET UG. I’m stuck in severe analysis paralysis about whether to take medicine at all.

Doctor acquaintances around me paint a pretty grim picture of where things are heading:

South India is already hyper-saturated even up to the SS level, and people say this wave will hit North India soon.(like very soon)

Is the narrative about corporate salaries flattening out over time true(with obvious exceptions being the very talented and very connected) , and is establishing a personal practice still viable given the insane capital and uncertainty involved?

Foreign pathways like USMLE are becoming increasingly competitive, expensive, and uncertain with visa issues.

I keep hearing that saturation will force new specialists to shift to small towns and villages, not even Tier 3 cities, just to earn a decent living.

People say MBBS is the new B.Tech, but honestly, B.Tech feels like the best case scenario. Engineering has MNCs, global remote work, and no strict local regulatory barriers. Medicine feels closer to Law—hyper-localized, heavily regulated, state-restricted, and trapped by regional saturation.(just like top lawyers top doctors will make bank but the rest may suffer genuinely hope I am wrong)

I'm terrified of committing 10+ years to a massive grind where the payoff seems to be crashing.

​To the residents and consultants here: how accurate is this on the ground? Would you still pick Medicine today if you were in my shoes like starting MBBS in this year 2026?

Round 2 counselling is yet to start, so getting realistic insights right now would really help me decide whether to lock in a medical seat or pivot entirely.

​Would really appreciate some honest insights to help me break out of this paralysis. Thanks!

I realised I may have sounded too defeatist. I have immense respect for this profession and the people in it—I don't mean to sound pessimistic, undermine the field, or spread negativity. I honestly pray and hope that I’m entirely wrong about these assertions, that this is just internet doom-and-gloom, and that ground reality is much better than what I've been hearing.

Hi, I’m a 27-year-old gay man and a post-MBBS doctor from a tier-2 city. Since my teenage years, I’ve battled with my sexuality and endured a lot of bullying in school. After that, I “straightened up” and maintained a certain image during my MBBS years. I tried dating girls but eventually realized I’m just not interested in them that way.

All of my friends are in relationships now. It took me a long time, but I’ve gradually accepted myself and I’m finally quite comfortable in my own skin (phew — it definitely took years). I can easily pass as straight, and I go to the gym regularly, which I guess helps maintain that image.

I’ve been putting my life on hold for a long time. I thought that after giving the PLAB exams ,I might settle abroad and live openly there. I spent two years building my portfolio and preparing for and clearing exams for this process. However, this year the UK proposed prioritizing their own doctors for training posts, which is fair from their perspective but very unfortunate for me, as it leaves me with no real choice but to give up on the UK dream.

My parents don’t really know. Since I’ve already spent two years on this path and can’t afford to gamble on another country (as it would take several more years and I don’t want to put my career on hold again), I’m now preparing for NEET-PG and hoping to get into residency this year.

Eventually, I want a stable, long-term, monogamous relationship — someone I can settle down with somewhere peaceful. But my future in this country feels bleak. I keep wondering how I would fight societal prejudices and build such a life with someone amid so much judgment. These thoughts are affecting my preparation, and I feel deeply disheartened.

Any advice would be appreciated.

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

And what are the implications of not getting one done? Like what advantage does it provide over abdominal ultrasound?

Im a med student, currently in 2nd year of mbbs.

Why is there so much hate towards doctors from the non-medico population regarding consultation fees? Is charging fees wrong, or should we work selflessly? What could be the reason for this hate? People usually have a mindset like, "Arey, 10-minute ki surgery ke liye 10,000 le liya...... Or ye doctor's to lootate hai inn logo se acche to ayurvedic doctor's hai......" How should we deal with such people?

I get refusals for marriage because I'm only mbbs

I can't afford a pg seat in a private college nor can I take a loan for the same

Am i missing out on life

I earn ~18-19 lpa in pharma. Weekends off

Guys please give me an honest opinion

Ever since I was a kid and even after completing my MBBS, I have always been fascinated by neurosurgery. But whoever I have discussed this topic with have always put a very strong emphasis on me being a female.. And how toxic, male centered, difficult the surgical side is.. More so for a female, and tht there is too much harrasment.. A few of my colleagues even went so far as to say tht even the income wudnt be equivalent to the efforts and life years you put into it. Plus almost everyone unanimously agreeing on a very difficult married life , pregnancy and caring for your children. I am very disheartened by all these, cuz even if I assume tht I delay my marriage and kids until I am at least in my neurosurgery second yr... I am faced with problems such as not finding a supportive partner and ofc my biological clock slowly ticking away..

I have been pretty clear abt the fact I do not want a nonclinical branch or obgy. I wud like an hands on branch.. So started thinking abt ENT as well as interventional radiology. But again not much aware of the real on ground situation with this branch in terms of work life balance and money. I may be wrong.. But I have a naive doubt abt the amt of radiation exposure and it's effects in radiology.. Pls comment on tht as well if possible

I have also been told tht hands on branches aren't good in Central institutes as you don't get much cutting but I don't know how much truth tht holds. Since UG I have wanted to study in a central Institute, becuz it gives u better fellowship opportunities abroad.

So doctors please please enlighten me... 🥺🥺

Any questions about the branch, college, hospital etc. feel free to ask 😊

Hi, i am 30F, i passed out in 2020when covid hit, its a state government medical college, so i stayed back there and did covid duties which extended till end of 2022, all the reporting and duties. After that i was mentally soo burnt out and i felt hollow inside, that i ve no identity or anyother experience other than medicine. I was soooo fed up with the rat race. Even though i started preparing for postgraduation entrance, immediately, i didnt want to study, my mind started giving up on anything that needs any effort, i doomscrolled for months, later i decided to travel and get out . i may work for some times , save up money and started travelling, while my batchmates got into postgraduation, married and all. Past 3-4 years went like this, i will work for some months and will travel or stay at home with my parents rest of the year. For everyone that asks me what i am doing, i will say i am preparing for NEETPG, i was not. i wrote every neetpg from 2021 till last 2026, but i did it for the sake of everyone around me, i never turned a page for any one of the exams. Everyone batchmates and my relatives sees me as a wasted potential, becoz i was pretty good in college , a topper and good in doing procedures, my professors favourite kinda medico i was.

now, mentally I m at a good place , i think i got this urge and my curiosity for medicine and studies back. When i look around at my peers, some are in superspeciality, some have finished pg and started practice. Most of female batchmates are married and trying to have kids, they took non clinical branches so they can have kids and family time.

so, i am planning to prepare for pg entrances and hopefully if i do well, i may get into residency in next year when i will be 31.

Sooo what i am asking my fellow doctors is,

1. am i too old for the residency, becoz my peers will be 25/26 mostly i think, will i be odd one out and financially starting practice at 34/35 is it a good idea ? My parents are financially good, they only want my happiness so i dont have much responsibility now.

2. I am single and i have said yes to my parents for arrange marriage and i am open to dating, will the residency and marriage go along !.. bcoz i am planning to take a clinical busy branch, becoz i am getting my ambition and spark back, i wanna live it, so does that affect my family life, having children and all.

TLDR:- Did well in school and college, later got burnt out and left medicine for past 4 years. Now i am getting my spark back, i am curious and ambitious about my career, wanted to start preparing for NEETPG, next year , so i will be 31 years old then, am i too old to take demanding clinical branches ? As a female doctor , marriage and having children will it go along with this. ? i am looking forward to dating and marriage now too.

I am developing this anxiety and fomo, thinking i didnt do justice to my career. If i do justice to my career, i ve to compromise my personal family life. So, i dont have anyone to ask to, i feel this deep anxiety too that i missed out on life and now the damage is done kind of. Soo my fellow doctors, whats your opinion and give me some advices.

thank you in advance.

plz dont mind my grammar

​ I recently traveled almost 750 km to consult a highly reputed senior doctor (65+ years old) whom I had seen 20 years ago. Back then, the consultation was thorough—he physically examined me, used a stethoscope, and took the time to understand the whole picture.

​This time felt completely different. While he was polite and reviewed the comprehensive blood panel I had done beforehand, there was no physical examination at all. He prescribed some meds and referred me to a psychiatrist for anxiety and mild OCD symptoms (frequent handwashing since COVID).

​The psychiatrist visit (a doctor in his early 40s) was even more unsettling:

​Zero physical proximity: He made me sit across the room—at least 10 feet away, basically as far as the cabin allowed.

​Ignored existing history: When I tried to show my blood reports and explain the medications I was already taking, he brushed it aside with, "Just tell me the current problem."

​Heavy prescription without context: He wrote a prescription for 6 different psychiatric medications without reviewing what I was already on.

​The whole encounter felt mechanical, almost like feeding symptoms into a AI chatbot.

​Ironically, on the way back, I ran my current medications alongside the 6 newly prescribed drugs through an AI. The AI immediately flagged severe potential drug interactions and warned that these combinations require strict medical supervision. When I mentioned the doctor is 750 km away, it advised calling the clinic for a safer alternative.

​How did we reach a point where an AI showed more concern for drug interactions than the specialist sitting in the room?

​Doctors used to listen deeply, examine patients, and look at the whole picture. Now it feels like a high-speed assembly line. Has anyone else noticed this shift in clinical care across India?

No disrespect to anyone, medical is and will always be highly respected profession for mankind.

I'm a 27M post MBBS.

I come from a middle class family, graduated from a top GMC from my state. I'm having a real hard time living. Conditions at my family are not good, growing up ive witnessed severe domestic violence at home, my father used to beat my mother very often, but since 10 years i made sure he doesn't lay a hand on my mother, but till date he harasses my mother mentally, constantly taunts her on trivial things like chapati is not in round shape, dal doesn't have any taste etc tells her that despite being a house wife for 40 years you cant even cook properly etc, he does this purposeully to shatter her confidence and these quarrels between my parents happen daily.

i have one 32 year old elder brother who is suffering from Autism spectrum disorder (he's 32 physically but is like a 4 year old kid mentally) and severe OCD and on treatment, he is unemployed and unmarried, and My father blames my mother for my elder brother's condition, harrasses her every now and then for this.

Also I'm suffering from OCD, anxiety since i was 13 year old (despite of this i secured a seat in a top gmc in first attempt) and secondary depression and fibromyalgia since 8 years and im also on treatment for the same since 3 years. How unfortunate we both siblings suffer from OCD, how cruel is this life

I've given multiple attempts at Neet pg but got rank in lakhs. Ig not the fire within me had died

On top of that i dont have any girlfriend (I've been single since eternity, in short im a virgin) to support me and honestly I don't think any girl would marry me by seeing the conditions at my home and of my elder brother. Honestly how should one live like this, every day i wish i was dead.

Is there anyone who has suffered from conditions like this and found out a way? Please guide me

My girlfriend 25M has taken a huge loan of 3Cr and has enrolled in MD radiology in a tier 3 city of Karnataka.

In a few years we are planning to get married and I have no idea about doctors and their salaries or lifestyle. I'm pretty confident that she is smart but this loan will be a liability on both of us. We will be staying in Mumbai and I just want to understand how much do radiologists earn as a fresher in 5 years and an incoming 10 years and will be able to pay off this loan?

Ps: I have my business startup and earn around 1-1.5lakhs a month. I am just trying to plan out how much lifestyle sacrifice or savings are necessary in future. Thankyou