Career choice influences in Indian anaesthetisiologists: A cross sectional survey

Abstract

Background : Many factors influence the decision of a graduate to pursue his postgraduate studies. Method : A questionnaire was used to find out the career choice of the interns and the various practicing anaesthesiologists and their experience in this field. Results : It is shown that radiology (21%) is the first choice of postgraduate study. Practicing anaesthesiologists cite enthusiasm or commitment (50%) as their top reason for joining anaesthesiology as a postgraduate.

Brachytherapy in India – a long road ahead

“…Brachytherapy in India is facing a number of challenges. Barring a few premiere institutes, most of the other Government run state hospitals and medical colleges lack dedicated operating theatres, anaesthetists, and equipment [ 22 ]. The patient to oncologist ratio in India is one per 16 000 cancer patients [ 4 ].…”

Thoughts on life after postgraduation.….

“…We will have to gain recognition not only from the general public and media, but also from our surgical and nursing colleagues. [ 1 ] Better communication with surgeons and good patient education will improve the image of an anaesthesiologist in the eyes of the layman. [ 2 ]…”

“…Because of unexpected emergency works, the female anaesthesiologist may miss important social gatherings and family functions, which at times can lead to marital disharmony, stress and psychosocial breakdown. [ 1 ] Lack of time for family can become a ground for divorce in such situations. Pursuing a superspeciality course for an anaesthesiologist girl married to a non-medico boy will definitely prove to be cumbersome as she will have to stay away from her family and divert her attention towards work and studies.…”