Daily Archives: 08/02/2026

What ‘The Pitt’ Taught Me About Being a Doctor”

Dhruv Khullar, a practicing physician and contributing writer for The New Yorker, wrote an article titled “What ‘The Pitt’ Taught Me About Being a Doctor” (published January 9, 2026). The passage you shared is the opening excerpt from that piece. In the article, Khullar describes binge-watching the HBO Max (now Max) medical drama “The Pitt” […]

Dr. Archana Luthra

Dr. Archana Luthra is a dedicated obstetrician and gynecologist based in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, where she practices at Archana Hospital & Lithotripsy Centre in Mahendra Vihar (also listed near Ballupur Chowk, behind Hotel Ramada/Surabhi Palace on Chakrata Road). She holds qualifications including MBBS and MS (Obstetrics & Gynecology), bringing years of experience in women’s health, pregnancy […]

Dr. Jagdish Chachra

Dr. Jagdish Chachra is a respected anesthetist (anesthesiologist) based in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, known for his steady, reassuring presence in the operating theatre and his long-standing dedication to patient safety. He completed his MBBS and DA (Diploma in Anaesthesia) from the prestigious S.N. Medical College, Agra. Those were the days when medical education in India was […]

What Happened to the Prestige of Being a Doctor?

Andrea Goto February 05, 202 Once upon a time, back in the good old days of television’s fictional Marcus Welby, MD, being a doctor was more than a job. It was an identity — part calling, part covenant. Your white coat was armor, your title a shorthand for authority, respect, and trust. Communities deferred. Bankers […]

“MBBS”: The History of a Unique Indian Medical Degree

Bombay University was the first to fashion its basic medical courses as MBBS. The famous medical course of “M.B.B.S.” was introduced as a university degree in India around 1906. Bombay University was the first to fashion its basic medical courses as MBBS, and the history of how this came about is a fascinating story both […]