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Doctor of Medicine (abbreviated as M.D.) is a 3 year postgraduate terminal degree for medicine practitioners.The eligibility required to pursue the course is an MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery) degree which represents the 1st (undergraduate) level of training required to be licensed as a physician, and to pursue the MD degree. A few institutes in India provide the course as a combination of 3 branches – MD in Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy.

Top Institutes offering MD Dermatology are:

Maulana Azaad Medical College, New Delhi

Christian Medical College, Ludhiana

Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute

The average tuition fee charged in the country for the course can go up to INR 25 Lakh for private institutes, however, it is as low as INR 5, 000 for AIIMS.

MD Dermatology involves advanced study of skin- related diseases. Dermatology as a branch of medicine deals with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases regarding skin, nails, and hair which include cancer, eczema, acne, psoriasis, skin allergies and nail infections. MD Dermatology course is certified by the Medical Council of India, which approves institutes in India offering courses like MBBS.

There are numerous career opportunities in the field of dermatology. A postgraduate in dermatology can seek career options in areas such as nursing homes, private or govt. hospitals, clinics and dispensaries. Professionals in this career can also opt for teaching jobs in universities and colleges. The remuneration is exceptionally high after a successful completion of MD degree, beginning from minimum 1-2 Lakh per month for a dermatologist.

MD Dermatology: Eligibility

Typically, to pursue an MD degree, candidates need to satisfy the eligibility criteria mentioned below:

Candidates should have obtained an MBBS Degree from an institution recognized by the Medical Council of India (MCI).

Candidate should have completed a 1- year compulsory rotating internship after passing the final professional examination which is MBBS before 30th April of the academic year.

Candidates in possession of an MBBS degree or Provisional MBBS Pass Certificate recognized by the Indian Medical Council Act 1956, besides a permanent or provisional registration certificate of MBBS qualification issued by the Medical Council of India or State Medical Council and having completed 1 year of internship or/ are likely to complete the internship on or before 31st March or 31st April of the relevant year, may apply for NEET-PG through the online application system.

Admission to this course in various MD Dermatology colleges is based on a national level entrance examination-  National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test (NEET) PG-  which is a single window entrance examination to MD/MS/PG diploma courses in medicine in India. Candidates who have secured the qualifying percentile for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) are eligible.

NATIONAL ELIGIBILITY CUM ENTRANCE TEST (NEET) PG – NEET PG is an eligibility-cum-ranking examination, conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), for admission to MS/MD and PG Diploma courses in India in Medical/ Dental Colleges running with the approval of the Medical Council of India/ Dental Council of India. The exam fee for NEET-PG is INR 3,750 for general candidates and INR 2,750 for SC/ST/PWD/PH candidates. The examination is a computer based test 300 multiple choice questions exam delivered on computer based platform (CBT). The syllabus for the exam comprises of subjects/knowledge areas as per the Graduate Medical Education Regulations issued by Medical Council of India. The NEET PG is conducted in the month of December and the result is declared in January. Online registration begins in September and is open until October.

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