Carethics

EXCLUSIVE

nishant

Times online just a few days back reported that NRI docs are finding Indian healthcare Industry a rising sector; they are now looking forward to come back and practice here for better opportunities. I spoke with a practicing dentist from Delhi, Dr Arvinder, who is heading to Australia for specialization. Arvinder has already done his grads from Karnataka, gave master's exams in UK.

Me: Why did you choose AUS to pursue specializations?
Dr Arvinder: I think, in all the well established countries, level of education is same. So now, Australia stand equivalent to US, Canada or UK in that regard. Plus Australian education is much cheaper than any of the countries mentioned above. They give 2 years work permit. So, one can look for working further as well.

Me: How the International tag helps in future?
Dr Arvinder: Firstly, most of these degrees are recognized world wide and obviously, the techniques and treatments used are more advanced than you can get anywhere in India. So, they give you more exposure.

Me: Are you looking to come back to India post your studies?
Dr Arvinder: It depends, if I get good opportunities…my first priority is to gain some valuableexperience. But after that I am going to comeback here to start off my own Dental Hospital.

Me: As the Indian healthcare industry is progressing, do you get good opportunity here in India as well?

Dr Arvinder: In India, what counts is your experience. And once you have that in a foreign land, then you can easily get to work with many of the corporate chains that are coming up. As the cutting edge technology is available here with low costs, it helps patients as well as Doctors. As, doctors also get versed with advance technology and treatment more often.