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In this episode of The Nachiket Bhatia Show, we have Dr. Manik Madaan in conversation with Dr. Nachiket Bhatia.

Dr. Manik Madaan is a psychiatry resident at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center in Pennsylvania, USA. He completed his MBBS from Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS), Bengaluru. Alongside his clinical training, he is the founder of Zen of USMLE, an educational platform dedicated to guiding students through USMLE preparation.

Dr. Madaan is also a prominent content creator, regularly sharing insights on USMLE strategy and medical education. Through his digital content and one-on-one mentorship, he continues to impact thousands of aspiring doctors across the globe.

To know about Dr. Manik Madaan:

▪️YouTube:    / @manikmadaan  
▪️LinkedIn:   / manik-madaan-m-d-b405031a6  
▪️Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_manikmadaa...
▪️Facebook:   / manik.madaan.1  

In this episode, Dr. Manik shares his inspiring journey from India to the USA. He opens up about how he struggled with OCD, how CBT therapy and Luvox medication helped him heal, and why he chose to take the USMLE exam instead of NEET PG. He also talks about his love for first principles thinking, which helped him score well and understand hard topics like anatomy.

He shares the smart study resources he used for USMLE prep.From watching Dr. Najeeb’s videos, using Kaplan books, Sketchy for memory tricks, to UWorld for practice questions, he breaks down how each tool helped him. He also talks about Boards and Beyond, which helped him build strong medical concepts.

Dr. Manik also shares the difference between university and community residency programs in the US, explaining how some overwork international doctors while others focus on learning. He breaks down the types of US clinical experience (USCE) and why shadowing alone isn't enough to get a good match. He also talks about building a strong ERAS CV and personal statement, and how staying updated with future trends like AI in medicine and quantum research can give you an edge. Lastly, he highlights the importance of work-life balance in the US, where residents actually get weekends, paid events, and time to grow beyond medicine.

We also discuss:
▪️ The difference between US residency and Indian PG life
▪️ His daily schedule as a psychiatry resident in the USA
▪️ How Indians are leading in US hospitals and medical research
▪️ Why communication skills matter more than just good marks
▪️ What it’s really like to live the American Dream as a doctor

Furthermore, he highlights how doctors can explore new paths.He explains what a research fellowship is, how you can even get paid for doing research in the US, and why translational research is the future. He also shares his honest take on racism in the US, and how Indian doctors are well respected across American hospitals.

About the host:

Dr. Nachiket Bhatia is an angel investor, 2x TEDx speaker, and motivational speaker. He was featured in TIMES 40 Under 40 and recognized by Forbes as a Top 10 Most Innovative CEO in 2020. He also supports startups through investments.

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Timestamps:

00:00:00 - Trailer
00:00:47 - Introduction
00:04:30 - From NEET PG to USMLE Journey
00:13:58 - US Residency Lifestyle
00:17:43 - Toxic Residency in the USA
00:22:12 - Racism in the USA
00:27:35 - Trump Policies
00:31:20 - USMLE Complete Process
00:36:01 - CV for USMLE
00:42:26 - Top 5 Medical US Residency Specialties
00:44:44 - Highest Paying Medical Specialty
00:46:20 - Top 5 US Residencies in the US
00:47:46 - Is the US 10 Years Ahead?
00:49:35 - Career Options After Psychiatry in the USA
00:53:02 - USMLE Prep Strategy
00:59:31 - Tips to Match Best US Hospital
01:04:28 - Challenges IMGs Face in the US
01:07:40 - Motivational Advice
01:10:50 - Rapid Fire