By Sivabalan Elangovan

As postgraduate counselling for NEET aspirants begins, I am approached often by young graduates asking the same question: “Which specialty should I choose?” Their words reveal a change. They do not ask which branch holds the greatest promise or which specialty can save the most lives. They ask instead: “Which course will give me less work, fewer litigations, and a peaceful life?”

Decades ago, most MBBS graduates came from modest economic backgrounds. Their driving force was ambition to build a career, to take up demanding specialties, and to contribute to society while also growing professionally. Today, the scenario is different. Many young graduates come from comparatively secure financial and social circumstances. Their priority is not ambition or professional

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