Keep it Real with Dr Pradip Misal

What really happens inside the operation theatre? How safe is anaesthesia? What does an anaesthesiologist do during surgery, and why is pain medicine becoming one of the fastest-growing medical specialties? In this episode of the podcast, we sit down with Dr. Kaushal Bhonsle, Anaesthesiologist and Interventional Spine & Pain Physician, to discuss the realities of anaesthesia residency, operati...

Neonatology is one of the most demanding and rewarding super-specialties in medicine—but what does it really take to become a DM Neonatologist in India? In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Sarvesh Kossambe, Consultant Neonatologist and Gold Medalist, to discuss the real journey from MBBS → MD Pediatrics → DM Neonatology, along with insights into NICU practice, career growth, challenges, and deci...

In this episode of Keep It Real with Dr Pradip Misal, we have an in-depth conversation with Dr. Noopur Shinkre Prabhudesai, MS Ophthalmology (Gold Medalist), Consultant Ophthalmologist and Phacorefractive Surgeon. Dr. Noopur completed her MBBS and MS Ophthalmology from Goa Medical College, followed by advanced fellowship training in phacoemulsification and refractive surgery. She has worked across...

In this episode, we explore the inspiring and realistic journey of Dr. Dattaraj Budkule, a General Surgeon who navigated multiple NEET PG attempts, trained in DNB General Surgery at Lilavati Hospital, gained advanced exposure in GI, vascular, onco and trauma surgery, and built a thriving ethical private practice in Goa. This conversation is a must-watch for:✔ NEET PG aspirants aiming for MS Surger...

In this episode of Keep It Real with Dr Pradip Misal, we discuss one of the most misunderstood yet most important medical specialties, especially in India — MD Psychiatry. “MD Psychiatry: The Branch Everyone Judges… But Everyone Needs.” 🎙️ Guest Introduction – Our guest is Dr Rohan Vanagundi (MBBS, MD Psychiatry) — Consultant Psychiatrist, with clinical experience in India and the UK. He is curren...

In this Episode of Keep It Real with Dr. Pradip Misal, we speak with Dr Aadya Kerkar, MD Pathology, PDCC Cytopathology, a university gold medalist and Pathology topper at PGIMER Chandigarh with numerous presentations and publications. Having achieved so much at such an early age, she shares the real, unbiased reasons behind choosing pathology as a postgraduate specialty and the challenges she face...

Orthopaedics is one of the most competitive postgraduate branches after NEET PG—but with increasing MS seats, fellowships, and corporate hospital setups, one question dominates every aspirant’s mind: Is orthopaedics saturated in 2025?In this episode of Keep It Real with Dr Pradip Misal, I sit down with Dr. Ketan Mahesh Naik, a highly trained and fellowship-qualified orthopaedic surgeon, to discuss...

Welcome to another episode of Keep It Real with Dr Pradip Misal. In this session, we sit down with Dr. Pradnya Naik, a senior Microbiologist, to uncover the reality of taking MD Microbiology as a postgraduate branch—from training and laboratory skills to changing diagnostic trends, career pathways, and earning potential. This episode is essential for MBBS students, NEET PG aspirants, and anyone ev...

Welcome back to Keep It Real with Dr Pradip Misal, where we simplify medical careers, training pathways, and real-world clinical insights. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Shreyas Pradeep Naik, a senior Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon (OMFS), to discuss the truth about dentistry, how it differs from MBBS, and the real scope of OMFS as a postgraduate specialty and what it means to have a Priva...

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Suyash Mandurkar, a senior Obstetrics & Gynaecology consultant, to discuss what it really means to take OBGY as a postgraduate branch—from the challenges and rewards of residency to the evolving landscape of women’s health and wellness in India. We explore modern trends in female health awareness, fertility, lifestyle diseases, and the growing importance of...