Policy 1 – Headlines from the Times of India: Rural stint for medicos compulsory. Another new policy which the old men sitting in parliament had decided for us. Serving 1 year in a village after spending 5.5 years graduating and another 1 year after post graduation at a salary which a clerk can manage today….Sounds stupid, right? By the time we are 29-30 and start life, we see our colleagues in other fields enjoying life, having all luxuries they require.
Policy 2- Reservation: India is the only country on earth where there is more than 50% reservation. It is extremely difficult to be from an open category, slog it out and still not get a stream of your choice, whereas a person having a certificate stating they were ONCE BACKWORD move a mile ahead of you in life and at a faster rate. I see no reason why brain draining of medicos should not happen.
Policy 3- Slogging 24x7: I don’t think I need to explain this policy. I make this question open to all of you. Would one choose to work 5 days like a donkey and 2 days like a king or to spend all 7 days like a donkey with no rest, not enjoying what we are doing, our aptitude to work. Do you think this ‘chalta hai’ attitude can get us any far?
Policy 4- No evaluation system: In India, your place in the establishment is not verified from time to time. Eg. The time taken to a medico from a lecturer to associate professor to the HOD is fixed at 10-15 years. It is not based on one’s capabilities or their contribution to the department.
Policy 5- Amending Constitution, its child’s play: Unlike other countries, it is easy to make amendments in the constitution. The volatility of the government decides the direction of our life. Joining medicine is like a sword to the neck, we don’t know which way it will sway with the change in government.
Policy 6- Smother the medicos of the future: I suppose when all doctors decide to go abroad, the government will surely come up with a bond of Rs. 25-50 lakhs.
In the end, I suggest you book your tickets now, don’t know if the government will come up with a new policy tomorrow.
