In this episode of The Nachiket Bhatia Show, we have Dr. Pankaj Tikku in conversation with Dr. Nachiket Bhatia. Dr. Pankaj Tikku is a renowned pediatrician and esteemed medical educator with over 15 years of experience in the field. He has mentored countless medical graduates and served as senior pediatric faculty for prestigious exams such as NEET PG, INI CET, and FMGE. In this episode, Dr. Pankaj Tikku talks about his journey into pediatrics and why he chose this field. He shares what makes it rewarding and the challenges that come with it. Dr. Tikku discussed the pros and cons of being a pediatrician, work-life balance, and whether pediatrics can feel toxic. He also talked about burnout, how to choose a good medical college and the importance of communicating with parents effectively to help them understand their child’s care. We also discuss: * MS vs. DNB in Pediatrics: Which is Better? * Top 5 Medical Colleges in India for MD Pediatrics * Top 5 Institutes Offering DNB in Pediatrics * The Future of Pediatrics in 10 Years * Can AI Replace Doctors? Finally, Dr. Pankaj shares the future opportunities for MD pediatricians in India and abroad, their earnings, and the business possibilities in this field. He explains how pediatricians can collaborate with gynecologists to grow their careers. He also gives advice on reforms needed in pediatrics, emphasizes the importance of certification programs, and highlights why this field is a great choice for women. Follow Dr. Pankaj Tikku: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-pankaj-tikku-b52a491b8/?originalSubdomain=in About the host: Dr. Nachiket Bhatia is the CEO of DBMCI, an angel investor, 2x TEDx speaker, and a TIMES 40 Under 40 renowned personality and motivational speaker. Follow Dr. Nachiket Bhatia: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.nachiketbhatia/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-nachiket-bhatia/ X: https://x.com/bhatia_nachiket?s=11 0:00- Trailer 1:01- Introduction 2:14- Journey 5:00- Reason of choosing Pediatrics 6:15- Pros and Cons of Pediatrics 11:20- Work Life Balance 12:44- How to judge a college? 16:14- MD vs DNB Pediatrics 17:25- Top 5 Colleges for MD & DNB 19:55- Career Avenues 24:03- Earnings of a Pediatrician 25:00- Why Pedia lacks glamour? 28:15- Business Opportunities 31:54- Burnout among residents 44:05- Top 5 Future Medical Specialties 46:25- Are women better pediatricians? 47:20- Reforms required 50:50- Rapid Fire