Life is no straight,but is a maze of passages. We become dumb at times,when life leaves us empty-handed. Situations when we find ourselves checked in a blind alley. We even might not have thought of such a twist in life. If you think that my talk is somehow relevant to my current situation,then u r not completely wrong. I’m now extremely disturbed of what I’ve been watching past four years in my Medical career. U know,I saw the Hindi movie ‘3 IDIOTS’ only recently. But the torture which those students of the college(in the movie) are subjected to by the ‘VIRUS’(its the name of the role played by ‘Bomman Irani’ in that movie)is very familiar to me although I never chose to disclose my personal problems to you. I feel disgusted of the Psychotic(sorry if the word seems to u very unfair)attitude of the Professors especially in my profession. Now-a-days, Medical field is adopting something like a ‘Give and Take’ Policy. I know what I’m talking,but my circumstances are compelling me to say that.
’RECOMMENDATION’-This is the word I hate most when come to Professional Career especially in Medical Profession. I’ve noticed a pattern in my field. Many of the Medical students(in the region of my study)come from a Medical background i.e. those whose Parents,Siblings and may be,even their First-Degree Relatives are Doctors. Some of them(I emphasize usage of the word ’some’)don’t really deserve to be a Doctor(probably,don’t even deserve getting a seat in Medicine). But,believe me,I’ve seen a few such people getting Gold Medals in various subjects of the course,which a common man(without any recommendations)hardly can get. Please don’t misinterpret my words. I’m not against all the people who come from a Medical Background,but I’ve seen certain evil elements in a few of them. Strict Rules and Regulations of the Medical Course are subject to be modified when such people are likely to be affected,but never for a common man who came from a Non-Medical Background. No wonder to draw a conclusion that there is no Justice in my Medical field. A person from a Non-Medical background has to start his journey from the First step and has to face lot of struggle and toil,while the one from Medical background can simply start from thousandth step or so with not much an effort. Not all the people from Medical background may be utilising this advantage,but the fact is that they can utilise it if they want.
It can be said that Now-a-days,Medical Education in India(particularly in my region) is more of theoretical than practical. Almost everyone sticks to learning Important questions for the Academic Exams(i.e. the questions asked very frequently in the exams)and leaves every other stuff. If u ask a Medical Student “Hey why don’t u learn everything in the book,or atleast as much as possible???”, then his answer would definitely be “I need to get rid of this MBBS Course first. I can learn every other thing later in my future life.” This attitude is not just ‘Seldom’ found but its very common now-a-days among Medical Students. The result is,not even 50% of the Medical Graduates are capable of establishing their own Medical practice independantly. No professor has an intention to teach his students much of the practical aspects and clinical skills except for their own sons and daughters or those of their kith and kin.
I have always been a victim of this system. These problems have always been worrying me. At times, I feel lot of stress that I question myself why I chose this profession. Most little children dream of becoming a Doctor. So did I. But now,I feel ashamed of being a part of this system of Ruthless Minds. Just living my own life, doing what I feel is right,praying God for a Peaceful Future and stepping forward with ‘Self Confidence.’
