A recent video of a Doctor of Pharmacy graduate from Hyderabad discussing her journey into health blogging and medical content creation has gone viral — drawing praise, criticism, and deep reflection from healthcare students across India. The graduate opened up about lack of job opportunities, internship exploitation, and how she turned to social media to build a career.
However, the success of her channel has not come without backlash. She claims she was discouraged by faculty members from speaking publicly, warning that such content could “damage the image” of the profession and “discourage future aspirants.”
Institution’s Stance: Supportive or Silencing?
In response to the viral video, the college administration issued a neutral statement:
“We respect all career paths pursued by our graduates, including entrepreneurship and digital health communication. We do not restrict free expression as long as it is professional and ethical.”
– Statement from an unnamed official, Health Sciences Institute, Telangana
Yet, several students reported that internal discussions suggest a growing discomfort within academic circles, especially when students highlight the career reality openly on social platforms.
This growing divide between institutional pride and graduate realities is triggering important conversations around career preparedness, youth empowerment, and the evolving identity of healthcare professionals in the digital age.