MBBS Gold Medalist and PGIMER topper on why she chose Pathology over Clinical Branches | NEETPG |

In this Episode of Keep It Real with Dr. Pradip Misal, we speak with Dr Aadya Kerkar, MD Pathology, PDCC Cytopathology, a university gold medalist and Pathology topper at PGIMER Chandigarh with numerous presentations and publications. Having achieved so much at such an early age, she shares the real, unbiased reasons behind choosing pathology as a postgraduate specialty and the challenges she faced during her residency, her motivation, how to accommodate in a new place, never-ending thirst for knowledge and much more! 🎙️ In this episode, we discuss: Why pathology over medicine, surgery, or other clinical branches Reality of MD Pathology residency at PGIMER Cytopathology fellowship experience Research, publications, and academic growth Career prospects in pathology in India Myths vs facts about non-clinical/Diagnostic branches Advice for MBBS students and NEET PG aspirants This episode is essential viewing for anyone confused about PG branch selection, especially those considering pathology, non-clinical branches, or academic medicine. Like, share, and followfor honest medical career conversations. New Episodes drop Every weekly! follow Dr Aadya Kerkar https://www.instagram.com/aadyakerkar/?__pwa=1 Follow me for more updates and medical, Research, AI tutorials and PG life https://www.instagram.com/dragonsla_yer_/?__pwa=1Thank you Dr Neha Ajay Dani for her valuable contributions in managing as well as designs and timestamps.you can follow her Page here https://www.instagram.com/dneha.7/?__pwa=100:00 Introduction00:49 Meet the Guest: Dr. Aadya Kerkar 03:41 NEET UG Journey & Preparation 05:30 MBBS Journey & Academic Excellence 07:14 Research during MBBS 08:24 How to study during MBBS 09:35 How Teachers and Students Gradually Lose Interest in Academics11:29 Securing Rank 1 in all years of MBBS13:45 Being labelled as a Nerd 17:16 Why Pathology? Choosing Over Clinical Branches 21:47 Why Pathology isn't just another paraclinical branch? 25:02 Resistance and stigma about choosing MD Pathology 28:48 Myths and misconceptions about Pathology 33:34 Frozen Sections in Pathology37:20 How to know if Pathology is the right fit for oneself42:25 Why PGIMER Chandigarh? 44:47 Choosing the right college for Pathology PG 46:17 Daily Life in MD Pathology Residency 54:38 Toxicity in Pathology branch? 56:04 Academics in Pathology in PGI 58:27 Adjusting moving out of Goa 01:00:00 Workload in Pathology Residency 01:01:02 Work culture difference in PGI 01:02:43 Key skills needed for Pathology Residency 01:06:00 Career Prospects after MD Pathology 01:07:39 Going Abroad after MD Pathology 01:08:58 Earning Potential after MD Pathology 01:10:00 Starting your own private lab after MD Pathology 01:11:55 Difference between Pathology Junior and Senior Residency 01:14:33 Subspecialties and types of cases in pathology 01:16:58 Cytopathology Fellowship (PDCC): Why & How 01:19:00 One of the memorable cases01:20:35 Other Fellowship Training after MD Pathology 01:22:55 Importance of Research for doctors01:24:00 Best Paper Award & High-Impact Research Work: Tips & Pitfalls 01:27:50 Changing Trends in Pathology 01:29:34 Dr Aadya's Hobbies 01:31:02 What motivates Dr Aadya to keep going 01:33:32 Advice for MBBS Students & NEET PG Aspirants #neetpg #pathology #doctorlife #podcast