Highlights: -
Degree Name |
Doctor of Medicine |
Level |
Postgraduate |
Duration of the course |
3 years |
Eligibility |
MBBS with minimum 50% Aggregate marks |
Education mode |
Full-time |
Admission Process |
Merit and Entrance Exams |
Entrance Exams |
NEET PG, PGIMER, INI CET, AIIMS PG, JIPMER |
Fees of the course |
Rs 1,000 - Rs 50.00 Lakhs |
Eligibility Criteria: -
- Candidates must be MBBS graduates from a recognised educational institute.
- Candidates must have secured a minimum of 50% aggregate marks.
- Candidates must clear the cut off of the entrance exam for admission in MD.
Syllabus for MD:
The MD syllabus will vary from college to college, but the course aims and subjects shall remain the same; the subject distribution over the syllabus may differ, but the study matter remains consistent. Nevertheless, candidates should check the official website to know the complete syllabus. Here is a general guide to MD syllabus design, as commonly followed by Indian colleges:
Semester 1 |
Semester 2 |
Recent Advances In Medicine |
Diagnostic Investigation and Procedures |
Applied Basic Science Knowledge |
Biostatistics and Clinical Epidemiology |
Diseases With Reference To General Medicine |
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Semester 3 |
Semester 4 |
Counselling Patients and Relatives |
Ward Patient Management |
Ability To Teach Undergraduate Students |
Ability To Carry Out Research |
Monitoring Seriously ill Patients |
OPD Patient Management |
Semester 5 |
Semester 6 |
Ward Rounds, Case Presentations and Discussions |
PG Case Presentation Skills |
Long And Short Topic Presentations |
Journal Conferences |
Clinico-Radiological and Clinico-Pathological Conferences |
Research Review |
Independent duties in Internship: -
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Advanced levels of independent duties in Internship: -
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FAQs
- How many hours should one study to crack the MD entrance examination?
A candidate must give 5-6 hours of sincere study to crack the MD entrance examination.
- Do MD students get a stipend?
Yes, MD students do get a stipend depending on the specialisation they are pursuing and the college they have been allocated.
- What are the entrance exams for MD?
Some of the entrance exams for MD are:
- NEET PG
- AIIMS PG
- JIPMER
- INI CET
- What are the other options apart from MD after MBBS?
Some of the options after MBBS apart from MD are:
- Master of Surgery
- Masters in Health Administration
- Masters in Public Health
- Masters in Medical Science and Technology
- Is MD worth studying after MBBS?
Yes, it is a very respectable course. One can only practise medicine in a particular field after pursuing MBBS. MD offers the chance to choose one field of specialisation. The doctors can then work at a hospital or start their own clinic.
- What is the eligibility for appearing in MD entrance exams?
The minimum eligibility for appearing in the MD entrance exams is that the candidates must have completed their MBBS from a recognised medical institute.
Other medical courses and specialisations: -
MBBS, B.Pharm, M.S, B.Sc, M.Pharm, Diploma, M.Sc, Dental, Paramedical, Pharmacy, Dietetics & Nutrition, Ayurved.