Hi Doctor!
Yes you, the one with the stethoscope, sleepless nights, and 500 unread WhatsApp messages from family asking: “Ab kya karoge MBBS ke baad?”
Firstly, congratulations. You’ve survived cadavers, viva exams, 36-hour shifts, and somehow still remember where the pancreas is.
“An MBBS degree doesn’t make you God, but it sure makes your relatives think you are.”
But now that the white coat is permanently part of your identity (and your laundry), let’s discuss the big question: “What next?”
🥼 1. MD/MS – The Classic Bollywood Route
If MBBS was the movie trailer, MD (Doctor of Medicine) or MS (Master of Surgery) is the full film.
This is the most common path for those who want to specialize:
- MD (General Medicine, Pediatrics, Psychiatry, etc.)
- MS (General Surgery, Orthopedics, ENT, etc.)
Yes, entrance exams are still haunting you (NEET PG), but it’s worth it if you want to be “Dr. Sharma, Cardiologist” and not “Dr. Sharma, General Doubt Solver.”
🧠 2. DNB – Same Destination, Different Vehicle
Diplomate of National Board (DNB) is an alternative to MD/MS, but offered in private hospitals with National Board recognition.
Slightly less glamorous-sounding but equally respected. And hey, you’ll still have your name on a door someday.
💉 3. Clinical Practice – The ‘Let Me Treat People Already’ Path
Not a fan of more exams and study?
No worries. After completing your compulsory internship and getting registered, you can:
- Start working at a hospital
- Join a clinic
- Open your own practice (after some experience)
Just be ready to treat everything from seasonal flu to existential crises. “Doctor saab, mujhe ghabrahat ho rahi hai” is the new hello.
🩺 4. Civil Services – Doctor Babu Ban Jao
MBBS grads crack UPSC every year. Why? Because they:
- Know how to survive stress
- Read massive textbooks (hello, Laxmikanth!)
- Have a genuine desire to serve the public
You can join as IAS, IFS, IPS, or even CMO in health departments.
From stethoscope to sarkari stamp — quite the glow-up!
💼 5. MBA – Doctor With Business Brain
Yes, an MBA after MBBS is rare but growing in popularity.
You can explore:
- Hospital Administration
- Healthcare Management
- Medical Entrepreneurship
- Pharma Industry
Imagine managing a hospital where people actually listen to your advice and your business reports.
👨🏫 6. Medical Teaching – “Beta, I’ll Teach You Anatomy the Right Way”
Love teaching? Can’t get enough of pointing at organs with a stick?
Then become a medical educator! Options:
- Government/Private Colleges
- Coaching Institutes (NEET aspirants need heroes too)
- Online Teaching Platforms
Also, nothing beats the joy of saying, “Ye toh I taught that batch!”
🌍 7. Go Abroad – For Studies or Practice
With MBBS, you can:
- Appear for USMLE (USA)
- PLAB (UK)
- AMC (Australia)
- MCCQE (Canada)
Of course, you’ll need to crack their exams and possibly develop a taste for unsalted food.
🧪 8. Research – Discover the Next Penicillin or Paracetamol
Not everyone wants to treat patients. Some want to treat diseases at the root.
You can work in:
- Biomedical Research
- Epidemiology
- Genetics
- Virology (yes, future pandemic warriors!)
Think less hospital, more lab coat and “Eureka!” moments.
💻 9. Health Tech / AI – Doctor Meets Developer
If your MBBS brain has also been secretly in love with tech, explore:
- Medical app startups
- AI in diagnostics
- Telemedicine platforms
- Digital health innovation
Who knows, you might invent the next app that reminds people to actually complete antibiotics.
🏥 10. NGO & Public Health – Doctor With a Cause
If your heart beats for humanity, not just cardiac arrest, consider working with:
- WHO
- UNICEF
- Indian Public Health Programs (NRHM, Ayushman Bharat)
- NGOs in rural health
This path may not be luxurious, but your impact will be massive.
🧘♂️ Final Diagnosis: MBBS Is Not the End, It’s the Prescription Pad
MBBS is your ticket to 100+ destinations — each unique, each fulfilling in its own way.
Just remember:
- No path is “less” or “more” than another
- Your decision is valid — whether you choose medicine, management, or meditation
- Don’t let “log kya kahenge” be the scalpel for your dreams
“You’ve learned to save lives — now go choose a path that makes you feel alive.”
Now take a deep breath, sip your chai (or glucose water), and write the next chapter of your incredible story.
