Choosing a medical specialty is a crucial decision that shapes the trajectory of your career as a healthcare professional. With numerous options available, it’s important to consider various factors before making the right choice. One needs to explore scopes, alternatives, career prospects, as well as the international opportunities associated with the speciality which one is about to choose from.
Here we discuss some of the major factors which you should consider while choosing the specialty and medical career after MBBS. Let’s dive into the wide range of options as well as have an understanding of what each one offers.
Selecting a medical specialty requires careful consideration of personal interests, aptitude, lifestyle preferences, and long-term goals. Start by assessing your strengths, weaknesses, and passion for specific areas of medicine.
Consider engaging in clinical rotations, shadowing experienced professionals, and participating in research projects to gain exposure and insights into different specialties. Reflect on what aspects of patient care resonate with you the most. Also seek advice from mentors and practicing physicians.
MBBS alone can’t ensure you better career. Unless you make yourself into a specialist, your career prospects do not seem bright. So, you should need a PG in your preferred speciality. NEET PG (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Postgraduate) is the way to it and this entrance examination in India enables medical graduates to pursue postgraduate medical courses.
NEET PG assesses the knowledge, aptitude, and skills of candidates in various disciplines. Success in the exam opens doors to the range of specialities in fields such as surgery, internal medicine, emergency medicine, paediatrics, radiology, obstetrics and gynaecology, and more.
Owing to the higher number of candidates as against the number of available seats, most of the candidates do not get what they intend or prefer to take. Doing PG in medicine is one of the alternative options. However, there are various international medical memberships which are often termed and accepted equivalent to PG programs in medicine. These memberships remain other better options for students.
In the event that you are unable to secure a seat through NEET PG, various alternative paths are available. You can explore opportunities to gain experience through internships, research fellowships, or pursue postgraduate diplomas.
Pursuing international education or obtaining memberships or fellowships can broaden your horizons and provide unique learning experiences. Many renowned institutions offer international fellowships or exchange programs, enabling you to collaborate with experts from different parts of the world, gain exposure to advanced techniques, and develop a global perspective on healthcare.
Many of the countries like the UK, Ireland, Australia, Switzerland, the Middle East and so on always attract medical professionals as these countries pay lump some amounts as salaries. The highest quality life standards also attract many.
The choices you make regarding your destination and specialty can shape your entire professional journey. Deciding on the ideal career path for further studies or practice is a matter of significant consideration.
Each country has its own demands and it varies from specialty to specialty. For instance, some countries have higher demands for emergency medicine specialists while some countries are in need of more obstetricians and gynaecologists.
Various international medical memberships or internationally renowned Royal College memberships play crucial roles in helping someone to find jobs not only in the UK but also in various other foreign countries as well.
Apart from having the required medical qualifications, migrating to these countries also require adequate clinical experience in their respective specialities. There are various advanced programs by StudyMEDIC where students can get training at top multi / super specialty hospitals along with completing a Royal College Program.
To shed light on this crucial decision-making process, StudyMEDIC has arranged a free webinar on 8th of June 2023, featuring distinguished experts from various medical fields. Dr Sowmya NS -Co-founder and COO of StudyMEDIC, will throw light on various international medical memberships and fellowships as well the scope of specialisation in OB GYN.
Dr Suman Paul, – Assistant Course Director of StudyMRCP, Dr Sreekrishnan T P – Assistant Course Director of StudyMRCEM and Dr Ponnu S Pillai, Senior Mentor of StudyMRCPCH will talk about their specialities General Medicine, Emergency Medicine, and Paediatrics and the diverse career paths and opportunities for growth in these fields.
They will also emphasize the importance of considering factors such as educational opportunities, cultural fit, career prospects, and lifestyle. By understanding the intricacies of each potential destination, you can make an informed choice that aligns with your personal and professional goals. Join the webinar and get better insights into the world of opportunities before you.
