The Ugly Truth About Becoming a Pediatrician in India | Salary, Workload & Reality | Dr. Mohit Sethi

This episode is presented by Curenza: https://curenza.com/?srsltid=AfmBOor7... What does it actually take to survive and succeed in Pediatrics in India today and is private practice still worth it? In this episode of The Nachiket Bhatia Show, Dr. Nachiket Bhatia sits down with Dr. Mohit Sethi, a pediatrician who stepped away from the traditional hospital path to build his own independent private practice from the ground up. From the harsh realities of residency culture and toxic work environments to the financial truth behind opening a clinic, this conversation breaks down everything MBBS students and young doctors are rarely told about Pediatrics. Dr. Mohit Sethi completed his MBBS and MD in Pediatrics from UCMS & GTB Hospital, followed by 3 years of SRship at LNJP and Maulana Azad Medical College. After working as a consultant and assistant professor, he made the leap into private practice building a career beyond the conventional hospital system. This episode is a brutally honest look at career growth, money, burnout, branch selection, private practice, and the future of Pediatrics in India. Know more about Dr. Mohit Sethi: Instagram:   / bacchon_ki_sehat   What we discuss in this episode: • The biggest myths MBBS students believe about Pediatrics • Why branch preference in NEET PG is more complicated than people admit • The reality of toxicity during residency and medical training • UCMS vs MAMC culture and what actually changes during residency • The real ROI and earning potential in Pediatrics • How much money it takes to open a clinic in India today • The transition from SRship to independent private practice • Income growth for pediatricians at different career stages • Why many doctors stay stuck in hospital employment • Whether Pediatrics will still remain a strong branch in the next 10 years About the Host: Dr. Nachiket Bhatia is an angel investor, 3x TEDx speaker, and motivational educator for India’s medical community. Recognized in Times 40 Under 40 and featured by Forbes among the Top 10 Most Innovative CEOs (2020), he helps doctors gain clarity beyond exams, careers, and unconventional pathways in medicine. Find your calm with Safe Space for Doctors: https://shorturl.at/biigg A symbol of the medical community: https://shop.inspiredbydreams.org/pro... Follow Dr. Nachiket Bhatia: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.nachiket... Twitter: https://x.com/bhatia_nachiket Timestamps : 0:00 - Trailer 1:04 - Introduction 2:34 - Initial Journey 6:33 - Choosing Pediatrics as a Branch 9:16 - Difference Between Corporate & Govt. Hospital 14:51 - Starting Private Practice / Clinic 24:18 - Honest Review of Pediatrics Branch 28:28 - How Much Can a Pediatrician Earn 34:03 - Rapid Fire Round 36:38 - Conclusion #Pediatrics #DoctorLife #NEETPG #MedicalCareer #PrivatePractice #MBBS #Pediatrician #DoctorsOfIndia #MedicalStudents #HealthcareIndia #NachiketBhatiaShow