I am MD MEDICINE..i want to do DM..BUT I AM confused to choose between subjects..i am confused between endocrinology , nephrology and oncology..kindly help..i am an average student..endo has too much completition.. so i dnt know what to choose

Hello Student,

Since you had already mentioned that you don't want to do endocrinology, my main focus will be comparing nephrology and oncology for you.

Career scope in nephrology: Candidates aspiring to become Nephrologist must possess a 5½ years MBBS degree followed by 2- 3 years M.D. (Medicine) / DNB (Nephrology) course. After attaining the Master's degree candidates have to do D.M. (Nephrology) to specialize in the field of Nephrology.

As a nephrologist you can specialize in pediatric nephrology and adult nephrology. Pediatric nephrology deals with the treatment of kidney diseases in children's. You can find jobs in various government and private hospitals, kidney and dialysis centres, and general medical centres.

The demand for care related to kidney disease and injury is increasing . For a fresher working in a corporate hospital in a big city, starting salary will be 1.5 to 2 lakhs.

Career scope in oncology: Oncology nursing is a great career for nurses who enjoy ongoing relationships with patients and their families. It has its own unique requirements—things that can tax a nurse both professionally and emotionally—but it also offers tremendous rewards.  Demand for oncology services is expected to rise rapidly , driven by the aging and growth of the population and improvements in cancer survival rates, at the same time the oncology workforce is aging and retiring in increasing numbers.

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