Health & Life Sciences
Doctor (MBBS)
डॉक्टर (एमबीबीएस)
Diagnoses and treats illness, and with specialisation becomes a surgeon, physician, paediatrician and more.
What the work looks like
- Examining and talking with patients
- Ordering tests and interpreting results
- Planning treatment with nurses and specialists
The realities
Long training (often 10+ years including specialisation), demanding shifts and emotional intensity, alongside deep purpose and respect.
The usual route in India
MBBS (about 5.5 years including internship) through NEET-UG counselling, then NEET-PG for MD/MS specialisation.
Other routes: Related clinical careers include dentistry (BDS), physiotherapy, nursing, pharmacy and allied health sciences.
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