OPENLY GAY DOCTOR | EP14 | NOT A THERAPY SESSION WITH YOGI & KABEER

In Episode 14 of Not a Therapy Session, Yogi and Kabeer sit down with a 21-year-old MBBS student from AIIMS Nagpur, to explore the unique struggles and triumphs of navigating the medical field as a gay man in India. 🌈👨‍⚕️ 💡 What We Discuss in This Episode: The challenges of balancing identity and career aspirations in India’s conservative medical environment. How systemic issues like ragging, seniority bias, and patient discrimination impact LGBTQ+ doctors. Young doctor`s decision to pursue a career abroad for a more inclusive future. 🎙️ Hot Takes from an Indian Gay doctor: Why financial dependence complicates coming out for queer medical students.The harsh realities of ragging and prejudice in hospitals. Practical advice for LGBTQ+ doctors: Should you stay in India and fight for change or move abroad for safety and acceptance? 💊 Recommendations: We spotlight Dr. Prasad Dandekar’s Initiative - Healthcare Professionals for Queer Indians (HPQI), a groundbreaking program sensitizing over 1,800 healthcare professionals to LGBTQ+ inclusivity.