What happens after MBBS, when you step into surgical residency? The long hours, the emotional toll, the tough learning curve and the grit it takes to keep going.
In this episode of Conversations with Shreya (MedSchool Unfiltered – Part 2), Dr. Amulya, a Consulting Cardiothoracic Surgeon (Bengaluru), breaks down what residency actually looks like from NEET PG prep to life inside the OT without sugar-coating the reality.
You’ll hear her speak about:
- How she chose surgery, and why it felt “natural”
- The real difference between medicine and surgical sciences
- How NEET PG changed medical entrance exams in India
- Why MCQ practice matters more than just reading theory
- Residency stress: burnout, lack of credit, emotional trauma—and coping tools
- Mental health support in institutions: what exists vs what’s actually used
- Being a woman in a male-dominated field (and how she pushed through)
- The future of medical education: 3D learning, AI, robotic surgery
- Core values for every doctor: empathy, realism, and “do no harm”
A powerful watch for NEET PG aspirants, MBBS students, interns, parents, and anyone considering surgery especially young women who need a real, grounded perspective.
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Last modified: December 13, 2025
