Faith, Fatigue, and the Future: A Doctor’s Never Ending Journey...

I am a surgical resident just finishing my training in few days (check my previous blog ) ... leadership quality is a important part of personality that has effect on our work , team and staff during the period of residency of 4 years  I saw failed leadership leading to alot of chaos having negative effect on team and me as well it costs you your mental health , so I read about it and thought to apply in my life as well as share with the readers. I used to believe clinical skills were all that mattered… until I realized leadership determined whether my team thrived or collapsed during night duty. Why Leadership Matters More Than Authority Leadership in the workplace is often misunderstood as a position of power .  In reality, true leadership is influence without intimidation, guidance without ego, and accountability without fear. In high-pressure environments—especially hospitals—leadership determines not only productivity but also teamwork , patient outcomes, and profession...

A realistic, professional overview of general surgery training — from wards to operating rooms... To begin with... General surgery residency is  regarded as one of the most demanding wide postgraduate training programs in medicine.  In previous blog I have written about my journey regarding my entry in private setup for training ( link ) and how was my 1st year experience ( link ). The four-year journey is structured to transform a medical graduate into a Competent, Independent Surgeon/Consultant capable enough of managing emergencies , elective cases , perioperative care , and academic responsibilities. While official curricula describe rotations, competencies, and assessments, but the actual experience of residency differs significantly from expectations. This article provides a clear, professional overview of what a four-year general surgery residency truly involves — including work hours, ward duties, operating room exposure, outpatient clinics, research, and work-lif...

One question always comes to my mind...  Why modern burnout has nothing to do with motivation — and everything to do with how we live. If you feel constantly tired, overwhelmed, or mentally drained , you’re not alone. Most people blame themselves: “I’m lazy .” “I lack discipline .” “Others manage, why can’t I?” But what if the problem isn’t you — it’s the lifestyle you’re trying to survive? Let me tell you why modern life exhausts us, how burnout quietly develops, and what small changes can restore energy, clarity, and emotional balance . Burnout Is Not Just a Work Problem Burnout isn’t limited to doctors, office workers , or students. It affects: - Stay-at-home parents - Creators - Entrepreneurs - Caregivers - People doing “nothing at all stressful” Burnout happens when mental load exceeds recovery . “You don’t burn out because you do too much. You burn out because you recover too little.” Signs You’re Burnt Out (But Don’t Realize It) Burnout doesn’t always look dramatic. Some...

Why abdominal pain is one of the most misunderstood symptoms — explained by a doctor... Intro Almost everyone has experienced stomach pain at some point. We blame it on gas, acidity, stress , or something we ate, took an antacid , and move on. Most of the time that’s fine. But sometimes, stomach pain is your body’s warning sign — and ignoring it can delay diagnosis of serious conditions . This article explains: - Common causes of stomach pain . - When it’s harmless. - When it’s NOT just gas . - Red flags doctors take seriously - Practical tips to protect your gut health Why Do We Get Stomach Pain So Often? The abdomen contains many organs packed closely together and each one of them has their own function: - Stomach - Intestines - Liver - Gallbladder - Pancreas - Appendix - Kidneys - Reproductive organs (in women) Pain from any of these can feel similar — which is why people tend to go for self-diagnosis which  is risky. Common Harmless Causes of Stomach Pain Most abdominal pai...

The first year of residency is one of the hardest phases in a doctor’s life. It is not just about learning medicine or surgery —it is about survival. Long hours, silent humiliation, overwhelming responsibility, loneliness , and constant self-doubt which slowly reshape you into someone stronger than before. In this blog, I share my real first-year residency experience—the unspoken realities of being an R1, the politics, the emotional toll, and the lessons that no textbook ever teaches. If you are a first-year resident struggling silently , this is for you. Before reading this blog, I highly recommend checking out my previous post (link) where I shared how my residency journey began and somehow I survived the very first week of training. My first year was exactly that:  A Roller Coaster Ride filled with pressure, silence, resilience, and growth. The Reality Of First Year Residency In the beginning, everything felt overwhelming but manageable. Slowly, patient exposure increased. Wor...

Life rarely moves in a straight line. Just when things seem to settle, an obstacle appears—failure, rejection, loss, delay, or fear. Most people stop there. They complain, retreat, or surrender.  But what if the very thing blocking your path is actually the path itself? This is the powerful idea behind The Obstacle Is the Way by Ryan Holiday , a modern interpretation of ancient Stoic philosophy . The book teaches one life-changing truth:  “What stands in the way becomes the way.” Instead of seeing obstacles as enemies, Holiday urges us to use them as tools—for growth, resilience, and success. Understanding the Core Message of The Obstacle Is the Way So in this book the philosophy is divided into three simple but profound disciplines: 1. Perception – How you see the problem 2. Action – What you do about it 3. Will – How long you endure it Most people fail not because the obstacle is too big, but because their mind gives up first. “You are not controlled by events. You are c...

Stress, anxiety, and overthinking are some of the most common struggles of modern life.  Our minds constantly jump between regrets of the past and worries about the future. As a result, we rarely experience the present moment , even though it is the only place where life actually happens.  Recently I read Eckhart Tolle ’s  book The Power of Now beautifully explains why this happens and how we can gently return to the present. Why Stress and Anxiety Keep Us Out of the Present Stress and anxiety are deeply connected to time. Stress is usually linked to the future —deadlines, expectations, fear of failure— while anxiety often comes from replaying the past or imagining negative outcomes. At work, for example, you may be physically sitting at your desk, but mentally you are already worrying about a meeting tomorrow or replaying a mistake you made last week.  At home, you may be sitting with your family, yet your mind is elsewhere—thinking about bills, career plans, or ...