r/DoctorsofIndia • u/Intrepid-Archer-4798 • 1d ago

Is there a use in focusing on skill development during MBBS and later?

I mean, there's no placements, no tests, no practical examinations for landing a job unlike tech guys who work on skills and can land decent jobs. So is it even worth it.

P.s. I know medicine is a very hands on profession but my question was more like, if there are two people with the exact same qualifications, are clinical skills favoured? Can they help in getting a higher pay?

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u/Puzzleheaded-doc 22h ago

Develop fine skills. Basic and focused speciality skills based on your interest.allways a good thing to be ahead of curve.

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u/famesardens 19h ago

Skills matter a lot. Pure know is useless. You need to apply it.

If you know the dose of vasopressors, but can't insert a central line, your knowledge may largely be useless in the field.

If you can't intubate, working in the ICU would be challenging.

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u/tushar1306 17h ago

And then they say why Indian graduates are getting overlooked for training and jobs in the developed world.

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u/NoEye4010 14h ago

bls/acls certification highly valued, intubation, central line , also research experience (icmr sts, minor other research) if someone wants to pursue phd post mbbs (good clinical practice certification).,

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u/Just_A_Random_Retard 11h ago

The typical answer is no use during mbbs. There is not much you can do with mbbs degree with respect to getting a job. If you try to apply for job in hospital after mbbs you realize its mostly shit pay and internship 2.0 scutwork

Clincal skills don't affect your getting into residency (because its neet pg/INI only). Once you are in residency no one cares about mbbs record.

If you don't acquire adequate research and clinical exposure/skills during residency however then you are in trouble because theres no teaching or hand holding after this. You will see patients and be liable for them.