I saw that emergency medicine advertisement on shifa page but I'm not sure which fcps is eligible for applying. CAN fcps surgery apply? And can anyone guide about its induction test like what should we study
Hey, having worked in healthcare system for past year, it’s quite evident to me that work life balance is imp to me to maximize my potential. Having said that, I’m confused between these two specialties. I’m really in need of an honest advice on what to pursue, considering future advances. What are the pros and cons. I also eventually would want to move abroad so I need to choose a specialty That’d help me in this regard.
Ive weighed the pros and cons of both don't know what would make a bigger difference, and if I'll regret doing endocrinology and not vascular or peds surgery 7 years later.
My house job was all service work. I learnt very little about actual patient management.
I wasn't sure about the specialty I wanted to pursue but now I've almost made up my mind for internal medicine. But, I'm a bit anxious about how I will look as a trainee. I still can't confidently handle medical discussions with the patients of my family or friends. Heck, I struggle with counselling patients on the wards. I'm also not very good at hands- on work, especially in surgery - little to no suturing skills let alone any other. The only thing I've done is take blood samples and pass NG/Foley's or fill an endless pile of patient files. Some of my peers however are very confident in general patient interactions and I can't help but feel I'm far behind.
I(25F)am confused between choosing FCPS plastic aurgery, medical oncology, and ophthalmology ( my interest in plastic surgery lies purely in reconstructive work post-training rather than aesthetics)
I would love to get some insight from seniors in these fields. Specifically, I am trying to understand
At which stage did you feel like you could practice independently without supervision?
And at which stage did you start practicing privately?
Personally I feel like I’d only feel comfortable in the last year of training but I know people who started in their first year
25M.Recently graduated. My father has a well run GP clinic with many patients. Mother is a gynaecologist. My parents say that i can stay here and build it. But i dont see the actual pathway how. Should i specialize in gen surgery ? Should i do medicine. In the end what advantage do i have with my father's clinic.
So sometimes i think i just give USMLEs and try to go to the US
Hey everyone. I m currently doing house job and have become really interested in gen surgery because I genuinely enjoy it. But seeing so many doctors leave Pakistan lately has made me question whether staying here for surgery is worth it long term. I do have a stable side business with my cousin, so finances are not my main concern but lifestyle and burnout are. If I ever move abroad (probably Australia), i d most likely choose medicine instead of surgery. I wanted honest opinions from people training in places like PIMS, Holy Family, KRL or any hosp in rwp isb. What is the lifestyle actually like? How long are surgery calls realistically ,are they really 30 to36 hours often? And for those who stayed in Pakistan for surgery do you feel it was worth it in the end?
I am an audio visual learner any lecture series which I can pair with first aid??
Which specialty offers better opportunities for working abroad?
Also, is completing FCPS and MRCP in Internal Medicine generally enough to secure a job overseas, or are additional qualifications/training usually needed?
I and a classmate did 6mo HJ from parent institute and remaining 6mo from another place, so we have two separate HJ certificates each for 6 months from each institute.
I have yet to apply for a permanent license but my classmate is applying and she says she gets an error message when trying to upload both certificates as one pdf to PMDC portal...
anyone else in this boat please respond.
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I am going through a very tense situation and I would really appreciate some advice or suggestions. So the thing is i will be completing my HJ on 15th may and I was planning to give july attempt of FCPS part 1 but I was not able to decide speciality at all as I have no specific interest despite thinking alot about this...so after some brainstorming and research I decided to go for cardiology and give my part 1 in med and allied as it has intervention along with medicine. But yesterday a senior give me reality check which I kind of agree with that how cardiology is such a long route and and hectic with alot of uncertainty in Pak and its a better choice to go for surgery if staying in Pak, I got really confused since then and thinking of withdrawing from part 1 exam for now and take some time to decide and then give exam also two months are less but I could have done it if I was damn sure about it. But withdrawing will cost me 9k loss and what if after taking time again I end up taking same decisions. Should i take time and bear this loss of 9k, or give it anyway despite being unsure about the speciality?
Also as Im a first generation doctor, Im trying my best to take a decision which I wont regret later in life.
I am planning to give part 1 for peads but i want to know some info regarding this speciality
Is it always hectic? Like even after residency or just first 2 years if residency
Does paediatrian earn well?
Current scope for general opd as there are many pediatricians?
Any other advice/warning?
I want to know about the pay of PIMS and shifa hospital pay for PG specially for first yr and final yr PG
For the seniors/residents in surgery, did any of you go into med school thinking you’d never be good enough for surgery, or that you didn’t have the “hands” for it, but still ended up pursuing it?
How did it work out for you over time? Does surgical training actually build your confidence and skills enough to independently do procedures, handle incisions, suturing, etc., or does it always feel intimidating?
I’m interested in surgery and genuinely like it, but I hesitate a lot because I can’t imagine myself confidently doing surgeries on my own someday.
The title gives it away but I wanted to know what the experience is like working as a PG in private hospitals in Lahore, like Hameed Latif, Patel, Sahara Medical College Narowal, etc.
Do give your feedback.
Salaam,
How to prepare for Aga Khan University Hospital’s residency exam for Internal Medicine? I have passed PLAB 1 & 2, MRCP 1, FCPS Part 1.
What books to follow? Please guide.
Jizak'Allahu Khayrān. Thank you!
I am reaching out to get some perspective from seniors and colleagues.Many of my female friends who were genuinely interested in surgery are now pivoting to Medicine due to gender bias,they feel a female surgeon has to work significantly harder than a male colleague to achieve the same recognition.
This has left me feeling isolated and questioning my choice. I’m not choosing Ophthalmology for work-life balance,I’m choosing it because I have an ick to fix things with my hands and I love precision work.
However, as a first-generation female doctor, I’m scared.
What are the potential long-term regrets?
I’m specifically worried about limited hands-on practice during residency, the massive financial investment required for a private setup, and the persistent patient bias toward male surgeons.
Should I just opt for Medicine or an allied field because it’s a safer way to make a living in uncertain times, or is the surgical path worth the risk?