DOCTOR WHO STARTED IT ALL - Dr Mukesh Bhatia

BTW... what if I told you that India’s most iconic PG coaching teacher almost became an engineer?
In today’s episode, we sit down with Dr. Mukesh Bhatia – the man behind lakhs of PG dreams.
But before the white coat, there was confusion, failures, flopped classes, and a lot of unexpected turns.

From accidentally entering engineering
To barely surviving MBBS
To starting with 5 students and building a revolution – this is a masterclass in hustle, clarity, and creating legacy.

Let’s go deep into the story behind the teacher.

00:00 – Intro & Host Welcome
01:00 – Childhood and Early Inspiration
04:00 – Engineering Detour & Entry into MBBS
07:00 – MBBS Life & First Failures: The Shock of Medical School
11:00 – Study Habits, Stress & How He Handled Pressure
15:00 – Internship & Financial Struggles After MBBS
18:00 – Rampura Clinic & Working 7 Days a Week
23:00 – DNB Journey: Entry into St. Stephen’s Hospital
29:00 – Life in DNB & Bonus Degree in Family Medicine
32:00 – How Teaching Started: From Clinic to Classroom
36:00 – Becoming a Popular Teacher in the Hospital
39:00 – Bringing Integrated Teaching to India (1990s)
42:00 – Teaching as Self-Study & Sharpening Knowledge
45:00 – Advice: Hard Work vs Smart Work, Staying Honest
46:30 – Dr. Bhatia sings live on the podcast
47:00 – Imagination Round: Biopic Title & Reforms as Minister
49:00 – MD vs. DM: Is Super-specialization Necessary?
51:00 – How to Be a Good Clinician vs. Good Doctor
53:00 – Trust, Honesty & Ethics in Clinical Practice
54:30 – Rapid Fire: Actor, Movie, Singer, Celebrity
56:00 – Final Message: Faith in Ganesha, Self-Belief & Legacy