MD - Doctor of Medicine
MD Medicine is a two-year postgraduate course. It is also called MD in General Medicine. This is one of the strengths under the medical stream that teaches and prepares future doctors. MD or Doctor of Medicine is a postgraduate specialised course that can be pursued after completing MBBS. It enables the pursuer to obtain in-depth knowledge and hands-on training on a change of subjects including Anatomy, Radiotherapy, General Medicine, etc. It helps in accurate diagnosis and treatment planning of diseases. This course studies the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of certain diseases.
The degree is aimed at those candidates who are interested in gaining an in-depth knowledge of the field they have chosen. Students will be researching and conducting experiments and developing different medicinal solutions and other treatment processes for certain diseases.
Skill Set:
The job of an MD demands responsibility, sincerity, self-confidence and distinct skills and only by perfecting and honing those skills in everyday work, one can establish oneself as a successful medical practitioner.
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Diagnosis Skill
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Ability to diagnose disease on the basis of its symptoms
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Interpersonal Skill
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Ability to develop a relationship with the patients, and build their faith and trust
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Communication Skill
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Strong verbal and listening skill to communicate with the patient and his family
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Time Management Skill
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Punctuality, ability to work for long hours and handle the pressure
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Perseverance and Endurance
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Possess patience to listen and devote hours to the patients
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Team Working Skill
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Ability to work in a team along with other physicians, experts and technicians
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Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Skill
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Ability to handle a critical case and apply the remedial measure to provide relief to the patient
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Use of modern treatment techniques
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Must be acquainted with the modern treatment techniques and medical innovations
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Course Highlights:
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Course Level
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Doctorate
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Duration
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3 years
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Examination Type
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Yearly System
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Eligibility
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MBBS from a recognized University
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Admission Process
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Direct admission to colleges. However, some colleges may check student's skills through an entrance test.
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Course Fee
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INR 1-2 Lac
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Average Starting Salary
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INR 3-6 Lac
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Top Recruiting Organizations'
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Medanta Hospital, Apollo Hospital, Fortis Hospital, Kokilaben Hospital, Ranbaxy, Sun Pharma, Amway, Nutrilite, etc
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Top Recruiting Areas'
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Research and Educational Institutes, Hospitals and Clinics, Military Service, Biomedical and Pharmaceutical companies, etc.
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Top Job Profiles
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General Practitioners, Bacteriologist, Anesthesiologists, Obstetrician, Chiropodist, etc.
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Eligibility Criteria:
- Qualification : 10+2 secondary or higher secondary exam with a minimum of 55% in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as compulsory subjects.
- The cap of repetitions for appearing in the exams has been removed by CBSE and also being appreciated by NEET.
- MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery) from a reputed college or institution.
- MBBS is a 5½ years course and includes a one-year internship period as well.
- The person is eligible to go for MD in his chosen field.
- The entrance test for Doctorate of Medicine admission is held by the State Government or a University or any other authorized examining body.
- The minimum marks : 50% for General category candidates and 40% for the candidate belonging to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and Other Backward Classes.
Admission Process:
All candidates first are required to sit for a NEET-PG examination.As per the NEET-PG selection process, the applicants will be offered admissions to MD courses through the NEET-PG Counselling Process. Students will be asked to select the course and the college at which they would wish to pursue the course. Depending on the merit list for NEET PG and the vacancies available in the respective course and college, the candidates will be allotted colleges and courses.
Entrance Exams:
- AIIMS Medical Entrance Exam
- MANIPAL Medical Entrance Exam (Manipal- UGET)
- JIPMER MBBS Entrance Exam
- CMC Vellore Entrance Exam
- CMC Ludhiana Entrance Exam
- Karnataka CET Medical Entrance Exam
- Delhi University Pre-Medical Test (DPMT)
Top Institutes:
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City
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Fees
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Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research
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Pondicherry
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Rs. 11,000
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Armed Forces Medical College
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Pune
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Rs. 6,000
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Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research
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Kolkata
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Rs. 10,000
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Lady Hardinge Medical College
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New Delhi
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Rs. 13,000
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Madras Medical College
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Chennai
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Rs. 20,000
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Osmania Medical College
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Hyderabad
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Rs. 65,000
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Grant Medical College
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Mumbai
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Rs. 80,000
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Government Medical College
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Kozhikode
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Rs. 13,000
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Motilal Nehru Medical College
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Allahabad
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Rs. 20,000
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Government Medical College
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Kottayam
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Rs. 45,000
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Syllabus and Course Description:
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Semester 1
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Semester 2
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Applied basic science knowledge
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Biostatistics and clinical epidemiology
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Diseases with reference to General Medicine
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Diagnostic investigation and procedures
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Recent advances in Medicine
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Semester 3
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Semester 4
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Monitoring seriously ill patients
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Ability to carry out research
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Counseling patients and relatives
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Ward patient management
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Ability to teach undergraduate students
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OPD patient management
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Semester 5
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Semester 6
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Long and short topic presentations
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Journal conferences
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Ward rounds, case presentations and discussions
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PG case presentation skills
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Clinico-radiological and clinico-pathological conferences
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Research review
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Specializations:
- MD in Cardiology
- MD in Clinical Haematology
- MD in Clinical Pharmacology
- MD in Endocrinology
- MD in Gastroenterology
- MD in Medical Gastroenterology
- MD in Medical Oncology
- MD in Neonatology
- MD in Neurology
- MD in Neurology
- MD in Neuro-Radiology
- MD in Pulmonary Medicine
- MD in Rheumatology
Career Options and Job Prospects
After completing an MD degree in one of the specialisations, the job options in MD will only increase. While there are many MBBS graduates, there is a dearth in the number of skilled and qualified professionals specialising in different fields of medicine.
Some of the sectors, under which an MD graduate will be able to complete their course.
- Government and Private Hospitals
- Super-Speciality Hospitals
- Biomedical Companies
- Pharmaceutical Companies
- Nursing Homes
- Research And Medical Colleges/Institutes
- Laboratories
Job profiles:
- General Practitioner
- Anaesthesiologist
- Dermatologist
- Physician
- Psychiatrist
- Cardiologist
- Nutritionist
- Pathologist
- Physiologist
- Gynaecologist
- Obstetrician
- Orthopaedist
- Chiropodist
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Job Position
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Job Description
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Average Annual Salary
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General practitioners
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General practitioners (GPs) cure a broad range of illness. They treat patients of all kinds and ages. They provide patient consultations at home. They conduct physical examinations and diagnosis and treatment of illnesses/ailments.
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3-6 lacs
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Bacteriologist
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They are responsible for studying various kinds of bacteria that are constantly changing, growing and evolving. They do research in a laboratory, either for government or pharmaceutical agencies. They are a professional trained in the subject of bacteriology which is a subdivision of microbiology. The duties of a bacteriologist include prevention, diagnosis, and prognosis of certain bacteria in food samples, blood and other sources.
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2-4 lacs
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Anesthesiologists
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They are the physicians who administer anesthetics to patients. They provide anesthetics prior to, during, or after the surgery. They monitor the patient before and after anesthesia to figure out the patient's recovery time. They also Monitor patient conditions during treatments, procedures, or activities. It's the job of an anesthesiologist to administer anesthesia to a patient if he is undergoing a surgical procedure.
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2-4 lacs
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Obstetricians
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They are medical doctors who specialize in women care during and after pregnancy. They also work avidly in gynecology, which is the general diagnosis and treatment of women's diseases.
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3-5 lacs
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