Why US

Why a US residency?

People quote different reasons as to why they want to be a part of a US residency program. Some of them are:

1. Better learning and training -

Perhaps the most cited reason. And there is no doubt about it. Medical education and practice in the US is evidence based. Everything is governed by exhaustive guidelines. The faculty is thoroughly educated and supportive. Rote learning is highly discouraged. The emphasis is on concepts and application.

2. Better money -

When one earns and spends in dollars, he/she usually can save more money than would have been possible at one's own country. Especially those contemplating return to home country later in life, this is exciting as the money saved and when converted to home currency usually amounts to a great amount of bank balance which can help set up a private clinic easily.

3. Better lifestyle -

Doctors in the US can afford a better lifestyle than in their own country. A bigger house, costlier four wheeler and better entertainment avenues are attention drawers for some. The hassles of corruption, traffic, lack of law and order, are reported to be far lesser in the US than some of the South Asian countries.

4. Office politics -

Big factor for some doctors wishing to move to the US. The US system, being transparent (mostly), is based on "if you deserve it, you will get it". This is very important in any job, especially so for doctors. The stressful life of a doctor when compounded by your senior ranting at you without any reason, can make the profession a nightmare.

5. Avenue to do something -

Recently reported Forbes list of 50 young minds, has names from outside US too. There is no doubt that great minds are everywhere, but due to lack of adequate funds, there is no research. Research is the key for new ideas to come up and flourish. The US government by virtue of its generous funding to research labs ensures that scientists have no dearth of money to test their new exciting ideas in field.