Reality of medicine

One of the most common frustrations among intensivists is the lack of autonomy. In many hospitals, the intensivist manages the ventilator, vasopressors, CRRT, and life-threatening emergencies—but the final decisions often remain with the admitting consultant. The debate usually revolves around open ICUs vs. closed ICUs. But perhaps we’re asking the wrong question. The Real Problem […]

Every conference promises the same thing: “Advancing medical education.” Yet every delegate leaves with a branded bag, a notebook they’ll never use, a pen that disappears within a week, a conference T-shirt, souvenirs, and sometimes an extravagant gala dinner. It raises an uncomfortable question: Are we paying for education—or for packaging? Where Does the Registration

One of the most repeated phrases in medicine is: “Guidelines are only meant to guide you.” It sounds wise. It sounds balanced. But here’s the uncomfortable question: How many of us have actually read the guideline before saying that? Guidelines Are More Than Recommendations Modern clinical guidelines are not someone’s opinion. They are the result

Every year, thousands of doctors travel across the country to attend conferences. The justification is almost always the same: “It’s for academic purposes.” But an uncomfortable question deserves an honest discussion: How much of what we learn at conferences actually changes our clinical practice? The Original Purpose Medical conferences were designed to: When these objectives

For today’s MD graduates, one question comes up repeatedly: “Should I pursue DM/DrNB, or should I start practicing?” A decade ago, an MD was considered the final milestone. Today, for many residents, it feels like just another entrance examination. So, has super-specialization become a necessity—or is it mainly about employability? Medicine Has Changed Medical knowledge

Ask an MBBS student today about their dream branch, and many will say DM Cardiology, Gastroenterology, Neurology, or Critical Care Medicine. For many, MD Internal Medicine is no longer the destination—it’s the entrance exam for NEET SS. But does that mean Internal Medicine has lost its value? Absolutely not. The Numbers Tell a Different Story

Emergency Medicine (EM) was officially recognized as a specialty in India in 2009. More than 15 years later, it remains one of the fastest-growing yet least understood branches of medicine. The question isn’t “Do we need Emergency Medicine?” The answer is obvious. The real question is: Why is the specialty still struggling to establish its