BY Pingal Pratyush Singh

Medical students and professionals in India no longer see medical education and the profession as lucrative. An increasing number of them are choosing to study abroad. Furthermore, many graduates prefer to pursue their medical careers outside India and also practise overseas. This trend raises concerns about the future of healthcare in India, as the brain drain of talented professionals could increase the existing shortages in the medical field.

Anita Singh (name changed), a third-year MBBS student from Gauhati Medical College and Hospital, shared her aspirations and challenges with The Probe. "I always wanted to pursue a medical career. I gave my NEET exams, but the first attempt did not go well because of Covid-19 in 2020. I attempted again in 2021. Now, I am planning to go abroad. I am preparing for the United States Medical Licensing Examination. It is a three-step exam, and I am planning to take up the first step this year."

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