Department of Podcast

Series: Department of Podcast Episode: 09 Subject: Forensic Medicine Guest: Dr. Krishna Kumar Singh Host: Dr. Ankit Sharma For generations, the path of a doctor has been sold as a one-way ticket on a high-speed train. You board at medical school, power through a single specialization, and don't get off until retirement. Any detour, any moment of doubt, is seen not as exploration, but as a derailment—a failure. The pressure to choose the “perfect” branch and stick with it, no

Series: Department of Podcast Episode: 03 Subject: MD Pharmacology Guest: Dr. Amit Tripathi Host: Dr. Ankit Sharma Introduction The journey after MBBS is fraught with pressure and uncertainty. For NEET PG aspirants, choosing a specialty can feel like the most consequential decision of their lives, often guided by rankings, stereotypes, and the intense desire for a "clinical" branch. But some of the most profound career insights come from those who have navigated this pressure

Series: Department of Podcast Episode: 17 Subject: Forensic Medicine Guest: Dr. Saurabh Vishal Host: Dr. Ankit Sharma Turn on any crime procedural, and you’ll see the forensic pathologist: a stoic genius who solves a case with a single, dramatic incision. The reality, however, is far more complex and profoundly human. It’s a world where the stakes are absolute—justice for the dead and answers for the living—and it demands a unique combination of scientific rigor, unwavering e

Series: Department of Podcast Episode: 04 Subject: MBBS First Year Guest: Abhay Singh Dalal Host: Dr. Ankit Sharma 1.0 Introduction: The Dream vs. The Reality For years, it’s been the singular goal: crack the exam, secure a top rank, and walk through the gates of a prestigious medical college. The dream is one of triumph, the culmination of relentless hard work, and the first step toward wearing the coveted white coat. It’s a moment romanticized by family, friends, and your o

Series: Department of Podcast Episode: 05 Subject: DM Rheumatology Guest: Dr. Rajat Gupta Host: Dr. Ankit Sharma When we picture a medical resident, the stereotypes are immediate and powerful: a sleep-deprived, overworked individual surviving on caffeine and adrenaline, navigating a high-stakes, often toxic hospital environment. It’s a narrative reinforced by television dramas and countless articles on physician burnout. We imagine a relentless grind where the only goal is su

Series: Department of Podcast Episode: 01 Subject: MD Pharmacology Guest: Dr. Anjali Verma Host: Dr. Ankit Sharma Introduction: The Myth of the Perfect Medical Career The prevailing narrative of a doctor's career is one of linear passion, a singular focus pursued with unwavering determination from the first day of medical school. However, this idealized script often conceals the hidden curriculum of medical training: one of compromise, serendipity, and pragmatic calculation.

Series: Department of Podcast Episode: 15 Guest: Dr. Akshit Srivastav Host: Dr. Ankit Sharma For many middle-class Indian students, the dream of becoming a doctor often collides with the fierce competition and prohibitive costs of private medical colleges. Studying medicine abroad in countries like China, Russia, or the Philippines can seem like the perfect solution—a direct path to an MBBS degree. But what happens after you return, degree in hand? The journey of Dr. Akshit S