A Doctor's Journey (MD Route) - Dr. Anil Krishna Sharma
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Intro
1:23
About Dr. Anil Sharma
2:24
What is an MD?
7:02
Different routes and specialties
11:21
The exposure a med student gets in different specialities?
12:05
Journey from High School to Med School
16:50
Pre-requisites to getting into a Med School
22:57
Caribbean Med School & Step 1
32:57
How clinical rotations work?
44:56
What is clerkship?
46:02
Step 2 exam
51:10
Getting into Residency
54:12
Immigration issues to apply in US
1:01:31
Step 3 exam
1:11:21
What is residency?
1:21:21
Exams to pass after becoming a doctor
1:24:01
Characteristics to become a successful doctor
1:26:39
Who will hate this job?
1:31:15
What's a day in an internal medicine doctors like?
1:43:49
What's the stress level and how to manage it?
1:47:43
Does the job get redundant?
1:49:13
How much do internal medicine doctors earn?
1:55:02
Doctors can incorporate in Canada
1:55:32
Special perks
1:59:54
Can you change your subspecialty?
2:01:06
Work life balance
2:05:49
What Anil likes about his profession?
2:06:51
What Anil dislikes about his profession?
2:10:56
Anil's advice to his younger self
2:16:02
Best career advice
2:16:20
Worst career advice
My Career Shop
A Doctor's Journey (MD Route) - Dr. Anil Krishna Sharma
Aug 29, 2024 Season 1 Episode 15
Umair Shaikh

Are you interested in becoming a Doctor? On this episode of the My Career Shop podcast, we again got to delve into the world of healthcare, exploring the journeys of medical professionals and uncovering the intricacies of their specialized fields, and I had the privilege of sitting down with Dr. Anil Krishna Sharma, a General Internal Medicine Doctor to learn about the profession of a Doctor.

Join us as we embark on a captivating exploration of the rigorous journey towards becoming a doctor. As Dr. Sharma went to the Caribbean to complete medical school, he shared insights into the challenges and triumphs encountered along the path to become a doctor. From the arduous years of medical school to the demanding residency programs, we uncover the dedication required to succeed in the field of medicine.

Whether you're an aspiring medical student, a seasoned healthcare professional, or simply curious about the inner workings of the medical field, this episode promises to enlighten and inspire. Join us to learn everything about the path to becoming a doctor, and what to expect once one enters the profession as a doctor and specifically, an internist.

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Guest: Dr. Anil Krishna Sharma

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