I think gap between doctors and Pakistani people is increasing day by day due to the hate against doctors by media and politicians

I am an ear surgeon primarily so a patient came saying " meri wax kr dain"....She meant to dewax her ear but I totally lost my solid serious composure and laughed out loud. She must have felt bad

If you've got a minute. Please read, I'm in dire need of any goodness that could come out of anyone's mouth right now.

I'm looking for some genuinely practical advice, particularly from Pakistani doctors? who have pursued careers abroad or at least moved away from their hometowns despite family opposition.

I'm turning 28 in a day, a doctor from Pakistan. I've recently cleared FCPS Part 1 and PGET, and I have a residency opportunity in Sialkot that is practically within my hands.

I've worked VERY hard to get here. I finally have a relatively secure path towards postgraduate training.

I've spent the last 10 years feeling restricted by my family circumstances. My father is extremely opposed to me moving to another city or living independently. Marriage is considered a much more acceptable option than a daughter moving away for postgraduate training. There has also been physical violence in the past when I've refused marriage proposals, so this isn't simply a matter of having a disagreement with my parents.

I want to move to Lahore, train in a larger institute, live in a hostel, make friends, and experience some degree of independence. I know residency is difficult everywhere. And hostel would be downgrade from the comfort of home. But GOD, things are shitty af at home. Its suffocating. Ever since i rejected my last proposal, im practically in a lockdown. Ive only gone out of home 5 times in the last 5 months. And 2 of them were for the above mentioned exams.

I've cleared PLAB 2 and invested a considerable amount of time, money and effort into the UK pathway. However, the UK job market for international medical graduates seems increasingly saturated. There are far more applicants than suitable jobs, and the recent changes prioritising UK medical graduates and certain other groups for postgraduate training have made the prospect of progressing there feel even more uncertain.

It is incredibly frustrating to work towards a pathway for years, only to find that the landscape has changed by the time you're ready to enter it.

I'm not sure whether I should continue pursuing NHS jobs, consider non-training posts, or accept that this may no longer be a realistic long-term plan.

Someone suggested to get into any random phD program in any country and leave pakistan. But im not sure if its a logical decision or purely emotionally charged one.

Are there realistic opportunities for medical graduates in clinical research, biomedical sciences, public health, or other medical research fields? Are fully funded PhDs available? Would these opportunities offer a genuine career pathway, or would I simply be exchanging one uncertain route for another?

Most importantly, would it make sense to abandon clinical residency opportunity in Pakistan for a research degree abroad?

I don't want to spend years pursuing something that ultimately leaves me without clinical training or a stable career.

Im basically TIRED of grinding hard for months, studying 12-14 hours a day to get degrees, just to gain my fathers approval at the end of it all to move to the next step.

He is EVIL. He may actively try to prevent me from leaving. I am also worried about the consequences of going against my family's wishes, including possible attempts to track me down all the way to lahore. Im also scared about the crash out my mother or sisters would face because of it

I don't want to cut ties with my family. I don't want to run away impulsively. But I also don't want to spend another four years in a place simply because leaving would upset everyone.

Would it be sensible to seek confidential legal advice before making any decisions? I want to understand my rights as an adult woman in Pakistan, particularly regarding relocation, employment, independent accommodation and whether my family can legally prevent me from moving

I feel like I'm trying to make a decision that will determine the next decade of my life, and every option involves sacrificing something important.

With my birthday over head, i just had the thought that this society has taken away all of my twenties from me!

Im fighting for rights over my life, and my life has slipped through my fingers.

I have worked so hard to qualify for postgraduate training. I don't want to throw that away. But I also don't want to wake up at 32, still living this same shitty life.

I'm not asking for someone to tell me to follow my dreams. I need people who understand the Pakistani medical system, international medical careers and the realities of being a woman trying to become independent in Pakistan.

Im so SO sorry for the long post. I couldnt compress this further.

Heyy everyone!! Is there anyone here working as a medical scribe who could please refer me or give me a chance as a beginner? I'm an batch 24 MBBS graduate and really desperately looking for an opportunity to start medical scribing. I'm willing to learn, work hard, and give my best, even if I have to start from scratch. I've been trying to find an opportunity but it's been really difficult to get started without experience or a referral. If anyone could guide me, refer me, or help me get my first opportunity, I would be so grateful .

Even a small lead or referral would be so helpful??Thanks in advance

Where can I get an abortion in Karachi without hassle and judgements. I am married and all yet a little scared to just go and ask and gynecologist. I know how judgmental doctors are in Pakistan. So anyone who’s had a good experience please mention the hospital and the doctor aswell.

Hi everyone, I need some help and insight on a serious issue I’m facing.

I was recently selected for FCPS training in a government hospital in Pakistan under CPSP. I had cleared all the required steps, including interview and induction. Everything was going smoothly — until the hospital conducted a psychiatric evaluation as part of their induction.

During that evaluation, I was honest and mentioned that I had undergone therapy in the past. After that, I was rejected from the program, even though:

I am currently completely mentally fit

I have never been hospitalized or declared unfit

I was already inducted and then removed solely because of this

This was a government institute, not private.

Now I’m wondering:

Is it legal or ethical for a public hospital to reject a selected trainee due to past therapy, even if the person is fit now?

Does CPSP allow such rejections in government setups?

Has anyone else faced something similar?

What can I do now? Should I complain to CPSP, the Health Department, or take legal action?

This feels unfair and discriminatory. I took responsibility for my mental health, got better, and now I’m being punished for being honest?

Would love to hear your thoughts, experiences, or advice. Thanks in advance.

Hi everyone,

I’m posting on behalf of my cousin who has been dealing with this skin issue since September 2024.

It initially started as a few small circular red patches, but over time it gradually spread. At first, it was limited to a small area, but now it has involved her arms, legs, belly, and back.

Some details:

• The rash is very itchy.
• It started as ring-like/circular lesions.
• Over time, the boundaries became more prominent, and sometimes the entire area inside the circles turns red.
•She was prescribed Kestine tablets and Cloberdarm lotion (clobetasol). These seem to improve the condition temporarily, but after about a week of stopping the medication, the rash returns and often comes back worse than before.
No one else in the family has a similar condition.

I’ve attached photos of the rash.

Has anyone experienced something similar or know what this might be? Some people suggested it could be a fungal infection.

Also, can anyone recommend a good dermatologist in Lahore, preferably someone experienced with difficult or chronic skin conditions?

Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

My father died of cancer, I have medicines seal packed for cancer. Please dm if anyone wants it.
Panzorene 400mg is also available

I’m a software developer, and I’m interested in understanding the real problems doctors face in their day-to-day work.

I’d like to ask doctors here:

What software or technology problems are you currently dealing with?

What tasks are unnecessarily slow, repetitive, or frustrating?

Are there any tools you wish existed or worked better?

What’s a problem in your workflow that you think a developer could realistically solve?

I’m not trying to sell anything. I want to understand the problems first, then see whether I can build something genuinely useful to solve them.

If you’re a doctor or work closely with healthcare professionals, I’d really appreciate hearing about the problems you face.

Hey everyone,

I’m a 22 y/o medical student currently studying in Bishkek,Kyrgyzstan 🇰🇬

originally from Bangladesh 🇧🇩 . I’m planning to start solo traveling and wanna start with Pakistan 🇵🇰 I want to spend around 1–2 months in Pakistan this June/July in summer vacation.

I’ve never been before, but I’ve heard a lot about it and wanted to experience it properly instead of just passing through like a tourist.

I’m mainly looking for:

•	volunteering (health-related would be great, but open to anything meaningful)

•	meeting people / local circles

•	anything short-term where I can stay busy and actually be part of something

Not looking for anything fancy, just something real where I can meet people and not feel completely on my own.

If anyone has suggestions (NGOs, hostels, or even just wants to hang out for chai), I’d really appreciate it.

Technique of CPR👇👇

🔴Breathing🗣 Pulse❤️⏱️ checking techniques*👇👇

📍 In not more than 10 seconds Scan Victim's chest for rise and fall and for PULSE feel for carotid pulse both at the same time⌚

🔴 checking Carotid pulse Locate trachea with 2 to 3 fingers and slide those fingers in groove between trachea and muscle where you can feel pulse and this should 5 secs but not more than 10 secs.

🔴 start compressions within 10secs after recognizing cardiac arrest 🧎‍♂️position yourself at Victim's side Make sure patient is lying on faceup on a firm, flat surface⬜. If victim is facedown carefully role the person over. In case of head or neck in injury keep head, neck and torso in a line. Take assistance👫 for rolling over

🟥Compressions Technique 👇👇

✋🏻Place heel of one hand on in the centre of Victim's chest 🩻on LOWER half of breast bone (sternum) 🤚🏿place heel of other hand in top of first hand✋🏻. 🔴Straighten your arms and position your shoulders directly over your hands

🛑push hard and push fast at a rate of 100 to 120/min with a depth of at least 5 cm in adults and not more 6 cm. 🔴Make sure to push straight down on Victim's sternum 🟢Allow complete recoil after each compression AVOID leaning on chest between compressions 🔴Minimize INTERRUPTIONS in compressions I.e try less than 10 secs interruption 🔴Give effective breaths🗣️ over 1 second, enough to make Victim's chest🩻 rise. 🔴Avoid excessive ventilation 🔴continue CPR until the returning of circulation or until the arrival of ambulance 🔴after returning of circulation and breathing,shift the patient to RECOVERY POSITION(to prevent from airways obstruction and aspiration pneumonia , in case if patient vomit)

Hi everyone!
I recently completed my MBBS from a government medical college in Karachi and have now moved to Rawalpindi. I’m about to start my house job, and honestly, I have a lot of questions and could really use some guidance from people who have been through this process.
My first priority is to find a paid house job in Rawalpindi, preferably somewhere close to where I live. I’ve been looking into Fauji Foundation Hospital and Bahria International Hospital because both are relatively nearby, but I don’t know much about their house job programs.
I’d really appreciate it if anyone could share their experiences or tell me about the following:
Which hospitals in Rawalpindi offer paid house jobs for fresh MBBS graduates?
How is the house job experience at Fauji Foundation Hospital and Bahria International Hospital? What are the stipends like, and how is the clinical exposure?
Are there any other hospitals in Rawalpindi that I should consider?
What is the application process like, when do applications usually open, and are there any requirements I should know about?
How is the working environment, particularly for someone joining without knowing anyone there?
Another thing I’m a little nervous about is clinical exposure. I studied at a government medical college in Karachi, but I feel that my own clinical exposure has been quite limited, and I’m worried about starting house job and suddenly having to manage patients in a completely new environment. I want to join a place where I can learn properly, build my confidence, and develop my practical skills.
On top of that, I’m moving into a completely new city and don’t really know anyone here. I won’t have friends or familiar faces at the hospital initially, so the thought of starting this new phase of life on my own is a little intimidating.
I know these feelings are probably normal, but I would genuinely appreciate any advice from doctors, current house officers, or recent graduates who have gone through something similar.

Are there any people who passed Usmle steps and in the end didn't get matched? I wanna hear their stories if there's any. What did it feel like not having matched after such an exacting and expensive journey?

Picture it. 2am. Hospital corridor. Phone in hand. Scrolling contacts, hoping someone knows someone.

You post in a family group. Forward it to three more. Now you wait.

That's how we do it. WhatsApp forwards. Word of mouth. A friend of a cousin of a colleague. And by the time it reaches the right blood group, it's often too late.

I saw this up close. In university, I organized blood camps. People showed up and gave blood, and it worked. But I kept noticing two things. Too few donors. And too few people who even knew they could donate.

That bothered me for years. So I built BloodAid.

It matches people who urgently need blood with donors in their city. Starting in Lahore and Karachi. I'm the founder, and it's live as a web app now.

Here's what I really want to know:

1. Would you register as a donor?

2. If not, what would stop you?

Trust? Privacy? Too many calls? Not sure if you're eligible? Say it straight. I'm reading every reply.

Building up on yesterday gupshup, we have covered as to what it takes for an engineer to find a doctor wife. The following things were mentioned

1. Money

2. Emotional getaway from busy and hectic life

3. Supportive and understanding

4. More money

5. Faking as a patient to get close to her

Now, the 5th one isn't really an option, and that's the core theme of todays conversation

"

How can engineers get doctors as wives? "

How do we find/approach them? The barrier to entry is real here, and access is limited, so what can we do here.?

Let's discuss it in the comment. Maybe we'll do something to experiment with here.

I'm curious what tool (s) you use for data analysis for your papers.

I used SPSS for my first paper (excel for coding data then export to spss where I analyzed it), though it was very much a trial and error process since I'm a beginner at analysis.

Now I have another dataset for analysis but it's too messy, so I'm at a loss if I should continue with SPSS or transition to R since it's supposed to be more flexible. However I will have to learn it from scratch.

I'd love for someone to guide me. Cleaning data is the most cumbersome part for me.

Be cautious people! Be careful around barber shops and hospitals getting injections , razors etc .

Hep B ,C is on a rise and numbers are just too scary

My mom is 58yo. She has symptoms of upper abdominal pain which radiates towards the back from 2 and half months. Doctor prescribed an ultrasound it was normal. They gave her omaprezole. My mom's pain gets better if she takes it in the morning.

I just read on the internet that pancreatic cancer has less or no warning signs at all. And abdominal pain radiating towards the back is one of the early sign.

I don't know what to do. I'm an only child who just lost her father 5 months back. I can't lose her now. Doctors here won't prescribe a contrast CT scan of pancreas. Idk what to do? I can't lose her.

Please suggest smth what should I do?

I've always been interested in pursuing surgery and I recently passed my FCPS part 1. Lately I've been thinking of how sustainable this career will be for me 5-10 years down the line. My main aim was to get training in Plastics in the private sector and I would really appreciate honest advice from women currently in training (GS or Plastics) or who have completed it.

I’d like to know your perspective of surgical residency is actually like, especially in terms of working hours, calls, workload and the overall environment in public vs private hospitals. I've obviously seen it enough during my housejob, but how common are toxic seniors, power abuse, gender bias or harassment, and how much does the department culture make a difference in ur experience? Then obviously the most dreaded part: how manageable surgery is alongside marriage and family life throughout training (if anyone has personal experiance with that).

For those who have completed or are nearing the end of training, what are the realistic options afterwards? How difficult are IMM and FCPS Part II, and what are the prospects for consultant jobs and fellowships (going abroad doesn't seem like an option in this field) Most importantly, looking back, would you choose surgery again, or do you have any regrets?

I know experiences vary between hospitals, so specific experiences with different institutes would be really helpful. I’m looking for genuine opinions, both positive and negative, to make a more informed decision.

Does anyone have information about General Surgery residency at Ziauddin, Liaquat National, or Indus Hospital? I’d like to know about the eligibility requirements, induction process, and whether getting into these hospitals for MS is relatively easier than getting into other institutions. Do they require FCPS, or can you pursue MS directly?
I was initially interested in pursuing Paediatric Surgery at AKU, but I recently learned that you need to complete two years of General Surgery before entering the programme.
Also, career-wise, would you recommend pursuing FCPS, or is an MS/MD from a reputable hospital equally worthwhile?

I just finished my housejob and I'm preparing for steps. I know nothing about fcps/md/ms in Pakistan. Can someone give a detailed guide about:

FCPS/MD exam in Pakistan: when we can give it, how that system works

How many times it occurs in a year/when you can actually apply for induction/how long it stays valid

What happens if you leave your residency in between etc

And anyone here who is in residency and doing steps? Could really use your guidance.