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In the Indian context, a few things should be remembered.Subject: Pediatrics is not “Medicine…but for children”. Pediatrics is more demanding in pretty much every way. It will demand more hours, it will demand more empathy and it will demand better party management. Those little kids will not give you a dependable history nor will they cooperate with you like adults. It's a different ball-game!Risk: People often state that pediatrics is the more “risky” branch. In my experience, a major fraction of the incidents of party violence are from medicine and NOT Pediatrics. That is not to say that pediatrics is NOT a sensitive branch. It is but don't shy away from it just because you're scared of violence.Patience: Pediatricians need to be more patient. Not only because the kids need delicate handling but even their parents need to be managed tactfully. Worried patients will not trust you at first. They will ask you to do thinks that you'd find outrageous - they may demand proof that the vaccine you administered hasn't expired. They may switch doctors on a whim and then come back to you demanding that you see them again. It is alright if you're irritated by all this but remember, they are worried parents. You have to understand their fears. I am not asking you to be a doormat for them but this issue is more nuanced and important in peds than in medicine.Superspecialisation: Pediatric subspecialties are NOT as developed as those in adult medicine. So it is still considered an end branch even though you can go for fellowships or DM Neonato or even adult DM subjects after MD ped. My HoD used to say that if you want to do a DM to specialise on a single system, better go for adult medicine because if you do that in peds, you'll not have enough job satisfaction and will probably still end up working in General pediatrics most of the time.Critical care: During training and even in practice, you're more likely to end up caring for critically ill patients in pediatrics whereas OPD based work will form a much bigger chunk of your work in medicine. Although both subjects have both types of patients, with NICUs and SNCUs, you're more likely to spend time in a critical care ward in peds.Availability: In medicine, it is possible for Doctors to practice at different places on different days of the week but in pediatrics it is imperative that you are available at a single place for 3–4 days in a week to reassure worried patients or deal with complications because people panic more when it is a baby.If you have similar levels of affection for both the subjects, pediatrics will make you happier. You cannot help it - saving babies and helping kids is just so satisfying!

Hell Yes! I mean REALLY!As a Senior (MS 4) student, during my Clinical Externship(s) I elected to do a Pediatric Hospital Rotation, just to see what all the fuss was about.They also had a required Ambulatory / Walk-In Center, as part of the rotation, and was just across from the ER.During one of the early week’s, I was assigned to a Community Well-Child program, that screened infants to children.One AM, I was to do an exam on a new Toddler that was about 16/18 months old.He was so happy and excited as I walked in and introduced myself to the young mother. I ran thru the history, forms to fill out, some Q&A’s, etc, etc … and then moved on to the exam.Just as I picked him … He squealed in delight … and then as I was lifting and just about to place him on the table, with his mom besides him … He Kicked his legs & little boots … with a perfect shot right INTO my Nuggets …It was a delayed reaction, but I managed to have the mom hold him … to give me some time to “recover” … so Yes some Tearing took place … and the Mom was at first shocked because she saw it happen … got embarrassed, but amusingly shocked and kept asking me if I needed any help (I mean exactly WHAT could she have done?), or to call a Nurse.The LAST THING, I needed was a Nurse, as I would NEVER hear “The End of It” …I’ll never forget just How little, big Cody “Re-freshed my memory” that sunny, fresh Morning … to ‘Protect Yourself At All Times’ …Of course, my GF at the time, was very caring and supportive … and it did get me off the hook for other household duties and on-demand responsibilities, but, only for 72 hours …Later, of course, it was FUNNY AS HELL … when I shared my “Ped’s Combat Story” with other Med students & Staff …Those were “The Day’s Of Our Lives” … Chapter 1 - Ped’s.TBC …

Disclaimer - This answer is a portrayal of my thoughts, is purely based on my experiences and is not intended to discourage anyone planning to take up medical!Getting into a good college after XII was a dream come true.I walked through the college gate with stars in my eyes ( for those who do not know, JIPMER has a very fancy entrance gate ).Television shows like House MD, Grey's Anatomy had already spiced up my expectations and the beautiful campus that I had just walked into doubled up my excitement level.I was somewhere above cloud 9!And then classes started.Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry.Back in school, I hated History. I had tagged History as the worst subject on earth, till I started with Anatomy.Nothing made sense. Histology was a joke for me. Every single slide looked identical.All that I had to do was memorize everything given in the epic textbook - B.D.Chaurasia.Physiology wasn't that's great either but I could connect with it to some extent. The practicals were fun.Biochemistry was my only solace but Biochemistry had the least hours alloted to it amongst all the first year subjects and my happiness was short lived.Second year was better. Clinical subjects in the form of attending wards were introduced - 3 hours each day.Pathology , Pharmacology, Microbiology and Forensic Medicine.In second year, I discovered that the MBBS course was not completely about memorising.Pharmacology and Microbiology were my love.Pathology had a lovely textbook and though the slides were still horrifying but the department made sure we had enough practice.In second year, I was gradually beginning to like MBBS.And in my fifth semester, we had Pediatrics!For the first time, after joining MBBS, I had a purpose in life. Till my fifth semester, I was walking aimlessly.Pediatrics (ward, OPD, casualty and Neonatalogy) was love at first sight.Prior to my fifth semester, I did not know if my goal was to clear class tests or pass university or get a degree or be a good doctor, etc. I had no idea what I was doing with my life after I got into JIPMER.Third year was a fun period.We were completely into clinics , the departments were really friendly and everything was going smoothly.Ophthalmology, ENT and PSM (Preventive and Social Medicine).Even though PSM drove me to my insanity, the other two were there to counteract and I was happy.Third year in MBBS is blissful.And then came final year.Medicine, Surgery, Pediatrics and Obs-Gynae.And the short subjects- Orthopaedics, Anesthesiology, Psychiatry , Dermatology and Pediatric Surgery.Final year was frightening.I loved the subjects and we were dealing only with clinics and getting to see patients everyday, but there was a continuous nagging fear of the University examination.Passing Jipmer final university requires both luck and hard work.If you're completely prepared but if your patient is uncooperative, or if you've got a very complicated case, you are at the examiner's mercy.Even though final year is fun in terms of the subjects, I did not really enjoy with a free soul .There were sleepless nights, palpitations and a continuous worry that just would not go away.I'm just glad it is over.Internship is supposed to be a fun phase.No tests, no university.But internship is when I realised that in today's world, where there are so many specialists, MBBS doctors really have no say or value.In a rural setting, we rule because the specialists work only in main hospitals, but otherwise, pretty much, our work is to manage the most basic of cases and excel in the art of collecting samples,forms, etc.Life is nowhere close to Gray's Anatomy and House MD. Not even remotely close.My verdict : MBBS is a journey full of stress, pain and happiness, but you need to find your own purpose and happiness.I found mine in fifth semester and thereafter, I've never had to look back.Obstacles are there, but I see my goal first.It takes a lot to become a doctor, and the profession is meant for those who really love it!And, on a concluding note, a favourite quote by one of my all time favourite Professor from Hogwarts (where I'm still waiting to go) :