08/12/2025
When I moved to Germany, I thought I was coming here to learn “better medicine.”
More structure, more training, more systems… you know, the usual checklist.
But the biggest lesson had nothing to do with procedures or guidelines.
Germany quietly taught me that medicine isn’t just about curing people, it’s about respect.
Respect for time.
(Yes, your shift actually mostly ends when it says it ends. Revelation.)
Respect for work-life balance.
(The first time someone said “Let’s finish this tomorrow,” I was shocked.)
Respect from patients.
(They call you “Herr Doktor/Frau Doktor” even when you feel like a confused intern.)
And most surprisingly… respect for yourself.
Because here, being a doctor doesn’t mean sacrificing every part of your life, it simply means showing up as a whole human being.
Somewhere between learning medical German, filling out forms, and figuring out which train goes where, Germany taught me this simple truth: Good doctors aren’t made by burnout, they’re made by balance.
And honestly?
That changed everything.
Want to start your journey too? Hi, I’m Dr. Rohit and I am here to help. Let’s talk!