Why Doctors Drift in Their Careers — Lessons That Were Not Taught In Medicine | Dr Sidhya Choudhary

<p>Why do so many doctors feel uncertain about their careers after medical school?</p><p><br></p><p>Medical training prepares doctors to diagnose illness and care for patients. But it rarely teaches them how the profession itself works.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode of Postcall: Stories Beyond the White Coat, Dr Selina Chew speaks with physician and ScrubsBuddy writer Dr Sidhya Choudhary about the hidden curriculum of medicine — the unwritten rules that shape medical careers.</p><p><br></p><p>Dr Sidhya shares her journey into medicine, her experiences working as a doctor, and the lessons she discovered about the profession that are rarely taught during MBBS or medical training.</p><p><br></p><p>Topics covered in this episode include:</p><p>• why many doctors drift through their careers</p><p> • the hidden curriculum of medicine</p><p> • expectations versus reality when starting work as a doctor</p><p> • patients that leave a lasting imprint on physicians</p><p> • the early years of a medical career</p><p> • how doctors can design their careers intentionally</p><p> • the role of writing and reflection in becoming a better clinician</p><p> • the story behind the ScrubsBuddy newsletter</p><p><br></p><p>If you are a medical student, junior doctor, or physician wondering how to navigate your career in medicine, this conversation offers insight into the systems and lessons that shape the profession.</p><p>Postcall is a podcast featuring doctors who are expanding medicine beyond the traditional path and impacting healthcare differently.</p><p><br></p><p>Chapters </p><p>00:00 The Hidden Curriculum of Medicine</p><p>01:53 Journey into Medicine: A Personal Story</p><p>11:25 Medical School Experiences and Lessons Learned</p><p>16:38 The Reality of Clinical Practice</p><p>23:34 The Human Side of Medicine: Empathy and Understanding</p><p>30:15 Navigating Hospital Challenges</p><p>32:07 Surprising Realities of the Medical Profession</p><p>36:22 The Stigma of Medical Officers</p><p>40:30 Lessons Learned the Hard Way</p><p>46:52 Intentional Career Design in Medicine</p><p>51:25 Emphasizing the Human Side of Medicine</p><p><br></p><p>🎧 Listen to the other podcast here: https://disruptive-doctors.com/postcall-beyond-the-white-coat/</p><p><br></p><p>📌 Download the Disruptive Doctors app to connect with a global community of doctors impacting healthcare differently.</p><p><br></p><p>Google Playstore https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.disruptive.doctors</p><p>Apple App Store https://apps.apple.com/app/id6747108951</p><p><br></p><p>👉 Like, subscribe, and share this video with your colleagues to spark meaningful conversations about the future of medicine!</p><p>Join Disruptive Doctors www.disruptive-doctors.com</p><p><br></p><p>Join us at DD CON 2026 on the 11 &amp; 12 September 2026 where doctors thrive in the age of AI. Get your tickets here https://disruptive-doctors.com/dd-con-2026/</p><p><br></p><p>Check out our Top Non-Clinical Healthcare Programmes for Doctors. https://disruptive-doctors.com/top-non-clinical-healthcare-programmes-for-doctors/</p><p><br></p><p>If you’re interested in advancing your clinical skills, check out our Specialty Medicine Certification Hub. https://disruptive-doctors.com/specialty-medicine-certification-hub/</p><p><br></p><p>If you’re running a GP Clinic check out GP Clinic Solutions Hub to get all the resources you need to successfully run your GP Clinic. https://disruptive-doctors.com/gp-clinic-solutions-hub/</p>