Health Perpectives: Whats the Future of Specialsation of obstetrics and gynaecology in India? - Video

Published On 2023-04-11T17:15:13+05:30 | Updated On 11 April 2023 5:12 PM IST

Overview

Is the field of obstetrics and gynecology a good field for budding doctors to specialise in?

As we know medical sector has many important specialties, and obstetrics and gynaecology (OBGYN) is one of them. Obstetrics and Gynaecology is indeed considered a demanding field with unpredictable working hours and little social life.

Having said that this specialization has evolved very dynamically over the years and has become most popular not only among female medical aspirants but also among male aspirants.

A medical student's decision to pursue a profession in obstetrics and gynaecology is influenced by a variety of circumstances, which reveals several distinct areas where the genders differ significantly, particularly in terms of lifestyle difficulties and practice trends.

Many of the OBGYN passouts are also moving towards super specialty courses. Having a super specialty after PG in OBGYN is also advantageous for doctors because it advances their professional development in addition to their career.

In today's health perspective episode, Dr. Tripti Sharan (MS, FICOG, PGDHHM, PGDMLS), an associate director of obstetrics and gynaecology at BLK MAX Hospital in New Delhi, joins us to provide additional context on this medical specialty.

Speakers

Dr Rohan Krishnan

Dr. Rohan Krishnan is a National Chairman & Co-Founder FAIMA Doctors Association. He is a well-known medico-social activist and leader of youth doctors and holds many positions in various organizations. He has served as President of Resident Doctors Assoc. , Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, National President, FAIMA doctors Association, Chairman Anti Harassment Cell of FORDA doctors Association, President of Students union, Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka. He is presently also serving as Branch President of the Indian Medical Association, Central Council Member, IMA HQ, Orthopaedic Surgeon Maulana Azad Medical College & LNJP Hospital. Academically he is a Hons in MBBS and a university topper at Delhi University. He has more than 25 paper publications under his name and has served as a key speaker at various National and International conference.

Dr Tripti Sharan

Dr. Tripti Sharan (MS, FICOG, PGDHHM, PGDMLS) is a Gynecologist & Obstetrician and working as Associate Director, at BLK MAX Hospital, New Delhi. Dr. Tripti Sharan recipient of the APJ Abdul Kalam appreciation award, "Wonder Fogsian," "The most inspirational gynecologist" by ET, "Global Youth Icon Award," "Inspirational Women," and "Business Manager" for her efforts as a physician and author. She also writes blockbuster books, is a poet who has won awards, a blogger, and a columnist.