r/FCPS_Pk

I’d really appreciate input from anyone in the field (or who knows someone in it):

How easy or difficult is it to find a job after completing residency in Radiation Oncology in Pakistan?

What’s the typical salary range in government vs private setups (fresh consultant vs experienced)?

Is there scope for private practice?

How saturated is the field compared to others like medicine, surgery, etc.?

Any insight into long-term financial growth?

I don’t hear much about this specialty locally, so honest, ground-level insight would really help.

Thanks!

I’ve cleared PLAB 1 & 2, but right now it feels like a dead end and I’m not sure how to move forward. I’m confused between continuing in medicine (USMLE or FCPS Psychiatry) or switching completely and going for CSS(seems like the only other option for now).The issue is I’d only have about 7 months to prepare for this CSS, so it feels like a big risk.

And if I choose to stay in medicine is psychiatry a good choice?

What’s life like post and during fcps for opthamologists? Is it worth going bahir for training or can you make a decent life in pakistan via fcps and then superspecialisation aagay?

I just want to know the average marks of a person who gets an fcps seat in radiology public or private. From what I’ve heard (I’m 1st gen) medicine, surgery, obgyn and derm have a high merit. What about diagnostic radiology? Do we also have interventional radiology? If I’m somebody who scores 75-80% avg in Mbbs profs should I go for it or is it a lost cause? (I’m currently in final year)

hello! i just completed my mbbs. housejob is going to start in 2 months. i wanna persue fcps surgery . any ideas about how to boost the cv. ive not done any researches . i did start some with my friends but they always fell apart. any tips or guidlines. Shall i do research during housejob as it will be easier perhaps, working with senior doctors and stuff. any tips would be helpful because all this feels so overwhelming right now. Any help regarding a research too. my friends are not serious and i cant find a supervisor and if all this aligns then theres an issue about publication... please give suggestions

hi everyone. was just wondering which one of these (or if there is any other speciality other than this please do let me know) would be the best work life balance ones, coming from experienced doctors who are actually in the field. thanks

I am seeking Neurologist in Lahore who understands Refractory Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS).

​I am a 38-year-old dealing with severe neurological pain for 7 years. I am looking for a doctor who stays updated with 2025/2026 AASM guidelines and won't dismiss me with "it's just anxiety."

​The Technical Details:

​Test Results: My NCV (Nerve Conduction Velocity) test is normal, which rules out peripheral neuropathy. The pain is central/neurological.

​Iron Status: My Ferritin levels are reported as "normal" by general labs, but I am looking for a specialist who understands that for RLS, Ferritin must be >75 ng/mL or 100 ng/mL to be effective.

​Failed Meds: I have failed Pregabalin and I am strictly avoiding Dopamine Agonists (Repronal/Ropinirole) due to the high risk of Augmentation.

​The Goal: I need a doctor comfortable discussing Iron Infusion protocols or opioid therapy which is the gold standard for refractory cases that don't respond to alpha-2-delta ligands.

​If you know a neurologist who actually reads latest research and doesn't just default to 15-year-old protocols, please let me know. you feedback will be appreciated