AcceleratorX
Youngling
For all of those talking about "donations", let me tell you this has nothing to do with anything. Donation brings just as many good students as it does bad students. I have been one of the best students in my engineering college going out (in terms of marks, as well as knowledge). If you have seen my posts, you also know I am generally someone who knows what I am talking about. I went in through donation - for all the praise I get about being knowledgeable, hardworking and sincere, I couldn't make it on my merit.
What does this mean? It means one simple thing - the problem is that the education system in India simply fails to acquire the correct candidates for the job. Half the people are simply unfit in spite of entrance tests (both engineering and medical). That is the truth. The education is also heavily based on theoretical things, there is a focus on trying to be a "jack of all trades" rather than candidate's specific focus areas, a lack of flexibility, etc.
So yes. About 50% of India's doctors and engineers are pure quack. That is the result of the unscientific and horrible selection system
But there are good students and good doctors too. It has nothing to do with donation. It has to do with finding the right candidate who puts in the dedication, effort and understanding of the value of his/her job to society - this is what makes a good doctor, engineer or scientists - NOT knowledge of x or y subject or dreams of big job with high salary (which is why many people are joining these courses anyway).
When India understands this, it will be better for it. Otherwise, same old, same old
I will again say that there are not many people who have been scoring the lowest of the low marks as well as the highest of the high marks throughout their academic career - most are consistent in academics. As a result, they may not properly understand why marks does not necessarily equate to merit. I have been in both places, and I know much better about these things. Donation, though conceptually evil, gives an opportunity to those that the system failed. It is important that people remember this.
EDIT: It is also a good idea to check and see the symptoms yourself a little. Some books you can read on your own. Doctors have a lot on their plate, and though someone may like to work in oncology, he or she may not necessarily be able to due to various reasons. They may thus be ill-prepared and given a department they never considered ideal for them. They are human, they too forget and make mistakes sometimes. Some are just not fit for the job like I said earlier.
Read up, keep a few books with you - especially things like ayurveda. Check the symptoms: Know the chemistry of the microbes responsible. Then you can self-diagnose to a large extent. I am usually able to see what's wrong whenever I have an issue. The rest comes down to discussion with the doctor to find the best medicine. When it is a more complicated matter, that's when advanced supervision is required.
If I can do it, so can you
What does this mean? It means one simple thing - the problem is that the education system in India simply fails to acquire the correct candidates for the job. Half the people are simply unfit in spite of entrance tests (both engineering and medical). That is the truth. The education is also heavily based on theoretical things, there is a focus on trying to be a "jack of all trades" rather than candidate's specific focus areas, a lack of flexibility, etc.
So yes. About 50% of India's doctors and engineers are pure quack. That is the result of the unscientific and horrible selection system
But there are good students and good doctors too. It has nothing to do with donation. It has to do with finding the right candidate who puts in the dedication, effort and understanding of the value of his/her job to society - this is what makes a good doctor, engineer or scientists - NOT knowledge of x or y subject or dreams of big job with high salary (which is why many people are joining these courses anyway).
When India understands this, it will be better for it. Otherwise, same old, same old
I will again say that there are not many people who have been scoring the lowest of the low marks as well as the highest of the high marks throughout their academic career - most are consistent in academics. As a result, they may not properly understand why marks does not necessarily equate to merit. I have been in both places, and I know much better about these things. Donation, though conceptually evil, gives an opportunity to those that the system failed. It is important that people remember this.
EDIT: It is also a good idea to check and see the symptoms yourself a little. Some books you can read on your own. Doctors have a lot on their plate, and though someone may like to work in oncology, he or she may not necessarily be able to due to various reasons. They may thus be ill-prepared and given a department they never considered ideal for them. They are human, they too forget and make mistakes sometimes. Some are just not fit for the job like I said earlier.
Read up, keep a few books with you - especially things like ayurveda. Check the symptoms: Know the chemistry of the microbes responsible. Then you can self-diagnose to a large extent. I am usually able to see what's wrong whenever I have an issue. The rest comes down to discussion with the doctor to find the best medicine. When it is a more complicated matter, that's when advanced supervision is required.
If I can do it, so can you
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