Should You Choose Orthopedics? | Dr Naman | Ms Ortho | AIIMS Delhi ‪@DelliDocs‬

In this in-depth conversation, we explore the real journey of MS Orthopedics — from choosing the branch and surviving residency to career options, fellowships, jobs, and future opportunities. This podcast breaks common myths, discusses mindset, academics vs surgical skills, subspecialties, and life after MS Ortho, making it a must-watch for MBBS students, NEET PG aspirants, and orthopedic residents planning their future in surgery. Timestamps 00:00 – Introduction 01:25 – What inspired choosing Orthopedics as a specialty 06:50 – Biggest challenges before entering MS Orthopedics 10:35 – Mindset required to survive and grow in Orthopedics 12:17 – Who should NOT choose Orthopedics 28:00 – Academics vs surgical skills in Orthopedics 30:10 – Is research and thesis manageable during MS Ortho? 33:54 – Career options after MS Orthopedics 36:05 – Is a fellowship mandatory nowadays? 38:45 – Most promising subspecialties: sports medicine, arthroplasty, spine, trauma 40:20 – Job opportunities after MS Orthopedics 41:40 – Government vs private practice: what to choose 43:33 – Practice differences in Tier 1, Tier 2 & Tier 3 cities 44:41 – Skills future orthopedic surgeons must develop 45:18 – One thing wished to know before choosing Orthopedics 46:05 – Advice for MBBS students confused between medical vs surgical branches 46:43 – One message for future Orthopedic surgeons #Orthopedics #MSOrthopedics #OrthopedicSurgeon #MBBS #NEETPG #ResidencyLife #SurgicalLife #OrthoResidency #MedicalCareer #DoctorLife #Fellowship #MedicalPodcast