Violence against doctors is reshaping choices of specialization

Traditionally, MS was the preferred specialization in India. However, the NEET PG 2023 preferences revealed a significant shift.

BySouth First Desk

Published Aug 14, 2024 | 10:00 AMUpdatedAug 14, 2024 | 10:00 AM

The MCC reduced the cut-off percentile to zero for the third round of NEET-PG counselling. (Creative Commons)

The recent sexual assault and murder of a junior doctor in Kolkata reflected the growing fear among medical professionals when choosing a specialization after completing their MBBS. Traditionally, the Master of Surgery (MS) was the preferred specialization for doctors in India. However, in the NEET PG 2023 counselling, the preferences of top-rank holders revealed a significant shift towards certain fields.

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