NEET PG Counselling | Orthopedics' Pros & Cons, Saturation, Private Practice Ft. Dr. Sushil Vijay

In this episode of The Nachiket Bhatia Show, we have Dr. Sushil Vijay in conversation with Dr. Nachiket Bhatia.

Dr. Sushil Vijay is an experienced orthopedic surgeon with over 15 years in the field. He has authored two orthopedic books and serves as a national-level faculty member for medical entrance exams. Dr. Vijay is the Director at Delhi Multi-Specialty Hospital, specializing in joint replacement, trauma, and hand surgeries. He is also involved in teaching and preparing students for postgraduate medical exams.

In this episode, Dr. Sushil Vijay shares his journey of becoming a leading orthopedic surgeon. He talks about his MBBS journey, the reasons behind choosing Orthopaedics, and what makes AIIMS a special institution. Dr. Vijay also opened up about the pros and cons of Orthopaedics and answered whether this field suits girls.

Dr. Sushil further discusses whether Orthopaedics is a saturated or limiting field and shares insights on the best fellowships available in orthopedic institutes. He also sheds light on the future of Orthopaedics.

We also discuss:

Best colleges for Orthopaedics
Earnings of an Orthopaedic surgeon
Career opportunities in Orthopaedics
How to start a private practice

Later, Dr. Vijay explains the difference between MS and DNB in Orthopaedics, the must-have skills for doctors. He also shares his thoughts on the top 5 medical specialties and gives advice on how to handle toxicity in the medical profession.

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Dr. Nachiket Bhatia is an angel investor, 2x TEDx speaker, and motivational speaker. He was featured in TIMES 40 Under 40 and recognized by Forbes as a Top 10 Most Innovative CEO in 2020. He also supports startups through investments.

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Timestamps:

00:00 - Trailer
00:55 - Introduction
02:50 - Early education and MBBS journey
05:34 - Why choose Orthopaedics?
06:43 - What makes AIIMS special?
07:52 - Pros and cons of Orthopaedics
09:37 - Is Orthopaedics suitable for women?
11:20 - Is Orthopaedics a saturated field?
13:24 - Is Orthopaedics a terminal branch?
15:42 - Best fellowships institutes
17:10 - The future of Orthopaedics
18:42 - MS vs. DNB in Orthopaedics
20:50 - Best colleges for Orthopaedics
21:51 - Earnings of an Orthopaedic surgeon
23:01 - Career and Business in Orthopaedics
25:34 - How to start a private practice
34:23 - Must-have skills for doctors
38:00 - Top 5 medical specialties
39:10 - How to handle toxicity
40:28 - Rapid-fire round