M.Ch.

Pursuing an MCh in Plastic Surgery is a prestigious and demanding path. While it opens doors to a high-earning and respected career, it also comes with long years of training and high expectations.

Pros: 

• High income potential
• diverse surgical exposure
• growing demand in aesthetics and reconstructive fields
• offers scope for global opportunities and private practice.

Cons:

• Intense competition
• physically and mentally demanding residency
• high pressure for perfect outcomes
• initial years of practice may involve long hours and limited financial returns

Both are acceptable, but MS + 3-year MCh is more traditional and widely acceptable with the strong surgical background. The 5-year direct MCh (after MBBS) is a new one and is offered in fewer colleges. It is time-efficient but may lack general surgery exposure. Further, the decision is based on career goals and performance in exams.