More medical colleges. More MBBS seats. More doctors. Sounds like good news. And it is. But then comes the slightly uncomfortable question: If we are producing so many more doctors, why does rural India still struggle to find doctors?And another one: If there are so many medical seats, why are young MBBS doctors increasingly worried […]
Utilizing the Medical Workforce: Are We Really Achieving the Goal?
India is producing more doctors, opening more medical colleges, upgrading more health facilities and appointing more specialists. But an important question remains: are we actually creating a health system in which these doctors can use their skills effectively? Health is one of the most important responsibilities of any government. Along with food, shelter, employment and […]
The Accidental Doctor
A little bit about me…. My first post. so wanted to write little bit about me, this is partially inspired by the book with similar name and partially by how i finally got the title ‘Dr.’. Because it was not that simple as for most other doctors. I belong to a typical Indian Middle Class […]