1. YOU HAVE TO MAKE REAL FRIENDS—ESPECIALLY AT YOUR TABLE In the medical field, you simply cannot do everything alone. You will need help. notes, mnemonics, emotional support, and sometimes just someone who understands. Forge genuine connections with your tablemates and batchmates. This isn't optional — it's your lifeline. 2. FORGET YOUR OLD MARKS—YOU ARE IN A DIFFERENT DOMAIN NOW The scores you were used to in 10th, 11th, and 12th standards no longer define you. You may not

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