How perfectly and honestly the writer captures the highs and lows of medical student life!
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Hi Ed,
I read the cover story Med School Chronicles by Maira Murtaza in Us magazine’s issue of 29 November and I could easily relate to the struggles of medical students. As a young student currently applying to medical colleges in Karachi, I can say that gaining admission to reputable medical colleges, especially government ones, is no easy feat.
How perfectly and honestly the writer captures the highs and lows of medical student life! I believe the real challenge begins even before one steps into medical college. The admission process itself is a daunting task, with thousands of students vying for a limited number of seats.
In Karachi, the situation is particularly dire. With a limited number of public colleges, the competition is incredibly fierce. Many students are forced to take the entrance exam multiple times, with some even opting for expensive private colleges due to the scarcity of seats in government institutions. On average, a student roughly needs at least one crore rupees to complete their medical education at a private university in Karachi.
The number of seats in medical colleges should be increased. This would ensure that all deserving students get admission and would also help address the shortage of doctors in Karachi in the future.
Sehrish Khurram, Karachi
Hello Editor,
I have been reading the Trust Us section regularly for over a year and have noticed that most problems faced by young people seem to revolve around marriage. Many girls are pressured by their parents to get married, which is simply not acceptable in this day and age. While I understand parents’ concerns, it’s important for someone to remind them that girls should have a say in their marriage decisions and, more importantly, should be allowed to complete their education before taking such a significant step.
It also seems that young people’s issues are overwhelmingly relationship-related. Why aren’t more questions about career guidance or mental health being addressed by Guru? How can we expect to progress as a society when our primary focus is on getting married? Please, Guru, it’s not enough to simply advise them to focus on their careers and education because many are clearly too young to be pressured into marriage. You need to go a step further and consider starting a counseling column. This could provide young people with proper guidance on issues like career planning and emotional well-being.
Rabia Ahmad Ali, Lahore
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