Dermatology and Venereology

What is Dermatology and Venereology

Dermatology and Venereology - Dermatology is the branch of medical science that is related to the treatment of the diseases related to the skin, scalp, and nails. Venereology is the branch of medical science that is related to the diseases that can be transmitted via sexual contact. Therefore, Dermatology and Venereology course that integrates both these subjects and teaches the candidates to recognize and treat the skin and sexually transmitted diseases that cause a change in the skin and the mucous membranes. Candidates who specialize in Dermatology and Venereology have to first complete their MBBS in dermatology and then take up specialization at the master’s level.

The field of dermatology and venereology is expanding with passing the time as more people are conscious of the way they look and also take advantage of the treatment to enhance their physical appearance. Dermatologists assist the curation of the venereal diseases with the treatment of the skin. This is a career that is much in demand across the globe, especially in the first world countries where people are always experimenting with the way they look. The celebrities and other important personalities also appoint dermatologists to augment their physical appearance.          

Eligibility Criteria (UG & PG) of Dermatology and Venereology

The dermatology and venereology courses eligibility criteria are very analogous for the universities across the country. The general eligibility criteria for the admission to the dermatology and venereology courses is given below.

For undergraduate dermatology and venereology courses

• Completion of 10+2 with minimum 50 percent aggregate from a recognized institute in the country.

• Candidates must have studied English, Physics, Chemistry and Biology in class 12 because it is a prerequisite to qualify the entrance exams for the dermatology and venereology courses.

• The prospective candidates will also have to qualify entrance exams like NEET, AIIMS, etc. for admission in dermatology and venereology courses.

• Candidate applying for the exams has to be at least 17 years old.

For postgraduate dermatology and venereology courses

• Candidates applying to the MD or MS must have completed their MBBS from a recognized institute in the country.

• Candidates must have a minimum 50 percent aggregate in their MBBS and should have at least a year of work experience or internship.

• Candidates will have to get through the entrance exams like AIIMS PG Entrance Exam, NEET-MDS, etc. to be eligible for admission to postgraduate dermatology and venereology course.

For doctoral dermatology and venereology courses

• Candidates who wish to get admission into PhD course in dermatology and venereology must have completed their MBBS and MD to pursue PhD.

• Candidates must have at least 45 percent aggregate in their MD or MS degree.

• Candidates will have to qualify the entrance exams like NEET, AIIMS PG, UGC NET, etc. to get admission into the PhD Courses.

Dermatology and Venereology Entrance Exams

There are various entrance exams that are conducted at different levels like the national level, state level and the university level to choose the students for admission to the dermatology and venereology courses. Some of the commonly taken entrance exams by the students for the dermatology and venereology colleges are listed below.

• NEET: National Eligibility cum Entrance Test is a medical entrance exam that is conducted nationally for the admission to MBBS courses that specialize in dermatology and venereology.
  
  

• JIPMER: Jawaharlal Institute of PostGraduate Medical Education and Research conducts a university level entrance exam to conduct admission process for both undergraduate and postgraduate specialized dermatology and venereology courses.
  
  

•  AIIMS PG Entrance exam: The All India Institute of Medical Sciences Postgraduate entrance exam happens twice every year for the admission to the graduate level dermatology and the venereology courses. Also, AIIMS is an autonomous institute that provides PhD in Dermatology and Venereology in the country.
  
  

• UGC NET: University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test is organized for the admission process at the University of Delhi in the Dermatology diploma.

Required Skillset for Dermatology and Venereology

Dermatology is a field of medical science that requires utmost precision and special care while dealing with patients as the treatments can react differently for different people. Thus, there is a certain skill set that is required to work efficiently and to learn through the dermatology classes. A few of the necessary skills required to work in the dermatology and venereology field are given below.

Scientific research and medical skills: These skills are required for the candidates to conduct research in the Dermatology field to find better solutions to the problems and to make the Dermatology field more cumulative.

Critical Thinking and Decision Making: They must have the ability to think wisely and efficiently in critical times and should be capable of making wise decisions.

Communication and interpersonal skills: They must have good communication skills so they can provide a comfortable environment for their patients through talking.

Good memory: They should have good retention power to hold back the required information about their fieldwork.

Precision: They should have steady hands and be confident in the process of what they do because they work at the skin level, and that affects the physical appearance of their patients.

Use of Modern Tools and Technology: The knowledge of the latest modern technologies in the field is important for the effective treatment of the patients.

There are a few more skills that are good to inculcate to advance in dermatology listed below:

• Patience

• Medical writing skills

• Professionalism

• Perseverance