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DR. VYBHAV DERAJE
male counterparts to retire early, one cannot
escape the stark difference in quality of life
between the two sexes. So, I am not going to
pretend to argue whether life is tougher for
women after PRS residency or not. In fact,
I would go one step further to say that life in
general is tougher for women than men. But, is
it all bed of roses for men? Evidently not.
Before I present the men’s perspective, it is
important to establish whether I am relatable
enough to a normal plastic surgeon who has
Are family and domestic responsibilities, shared equally in 2019? recently completed his/her training or not. I
have been married for 8 years now. Have no
children, or more aptly, have opted not to have
Hopefully, with better support system children during training, fellowships and initial
at home and a healthy, supportive work part of my practice. Me and my other half have
environment things will get better. We lived for more than 50% of our married life in
need people for women, not just women different cities, sometimes different countries
for women. Lot of strong men and women and even different continents and time zones.
need to realize that just because they made We are also a nuclear family. So, it is not hard
Lorem ipsum dolor sit it without help, doesn’t mean everyone’s to imagine and judge whether this period has
journey will be smooth.
been tough for the both of us or not!
amet, consetetuer adip As men and women, we are complimentary PROBLEM STATEMENT
kiscing elit, sed diam and not antagonistic. Lord Shiva got it back What exactly makes this phase tough? If one
then, how about we understand it in 2020?
nonummnibh euismod Maybe in 2030 such debates would not be Life is tougher for women after Plastic takes a deep dive into the matter, one realizes
Surgery residency : myth or reality?
needed! While I feel that the title is a reality,
that the “Rat Race” is tough. What is this rat race
tincidunt ut laoreet dolo. I do too believe that just as myths can be When I was invited to debate on this topic for? And does gender play a role in winning the
shattered, reality can be changed too!
rat race?
in a plastic surgery conference recently, I
was initially flattered. That feeling quickly THE POPULAR RAT RACE - The rat race
evaporated when I was confronted with the that everyone wants to participate in:
reality. According to a study conducted in
Complimentary, Not Antagonistic
North America, female plastic surgeons are 1. To become a ‘Consultant’
significantly more likely to be unmarried, to 2. Number of publications
postpone having children or be childless and 3. To be invited as speakers in conferences
have a lower income than their male colleagues
“ Although the study further went on to say that
4. To secure that elusive ‘Government job’
despite similar hours and practice profile.
5. To become a successful entrepreneur
female plastic surgeons have similar career
satisfaction and are no more likely than their
Are Family & Domestic
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