Is ENT The Worst Medical Specialty? | Earning Potential, Future, Pros & Cons Ft. Dr. Rajiv Dhawan

In this episode of The Nachiket Bhatia Show, we have Dr. Rajiv Dhawan in conversation with Dr. Nachiket Bhatia. Dr. Rajiv Dhawan is a leading ENT (Ear, Nose, and Throat) specialist in Delhi with over 25 years of clinical experience. Holding an MBBS, MS in ENT, and DNB in Otorhinolaryngology, Dr. Dhawan is highly regarded for his expertise in diagnosing and treating ENT disorders. As a renowned medical educator, Dr. Dhawan has been training aspirants for NEET PG, INI-CET, and FMGE exams since 2005, simplifying complex ENT concepts for students across India. In this episode, Dr. Rajiv talks about his early education and journey, explaining why he chose ENT as his specialty. He also shares his experiences during residency at LHMC, discussing the issue of toxicity and giving useful tips on how doctors can handle it and maintain a good work-life balance. Dr. Dhawan discussed the pros and cons of ENT and shares his thoughts on the future of ENT surgeons in India and abroad. For aspiring ENT specialists, he reveals the 5 best institutes for ENT in India, discusses the differences between AIIMS vs state govt. colleges, and explains the choice between MS ENT vs DNB ENT. He also compares ENT vs general surgery, for better understanding of career opportunities, including the earning and business opportunities in ENT. Finally, Dr. Dhawan shares his vision for the future of ENT over the next 10 years and highlights the top 3 emerging branches for NEET PG aspirants. He reflects on his journey as an educator and offers a roadmap for those interested in becoming NEET PG educators. He also addresses sensitive topics, such as whether foreign medical graduates (FMGs) face bias in India. Follow Dr. Rajiv Dhawan: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/entbyrajivd... Facebook: Facebook: RajivDhawanENT About the host: Dr. Nachiket Bhatia is an angel investor, 2x TEDx speaker, and motivational speaker. He was featured in TIMES 40 Under 40 and recognized by Forbes as a Top 10 Most Innovative CEO in 2020. He also supports startups through investments. Follow Dr. Nachiket Bhatia: Instagram: Instagram: dr.nachiketbhatia LinkedIn: LinkedIn: dr-nachiket-bhatia X: https://x.com/bhatia_nachiket?s=11 Timestamps: 00:00 - Trailer 00:57 - Introduction 02:10 - Early education and journey 04:15 - Why choose ENT? 06:00 - Experience of residency at LHMC 07:11 - Toxicity during residency 10:00 - Work-life balance for doctors 13:07 - How to tackle toxicity during residency 15:57 - Pros and cons of ENT 16:53 - Future of ENT surgeons in India and abroad 18:40 - 5 best institutes for ENT in India 19:43 - AIIMS vs state government colleges 20:10 - MS ENT vs DNB ENT 21:00 - ENT vs general surgery 23:22 - Earning and business opportunities in ENT 24:40 - Best strategy for NEET PG 2025 25:30 - Reforms needed in medical education 26:12 - Best revision strategy for NEET PG 2025 27:26 - Strategy for NEXT 29:50 - Do NEET PG ranks determine success? 30:33 - 3 biggest mistakes made by NEET PG aspirants 31:10 - How to choose a branch in NEET PG 31:59 - NEET PG: Branch vs college 34:10 - Future of ENT in the next 10 years 35:40 - Top 3 future branches for NEET PG aspirants 36:55 - Journey as an educator 38:45 - How to become a NEET PG educator 39:40 - Are FMGs treated biased in India? 44:35 - Rapid fire round