Dear aspirant,

Doctorate of medicine (MD) in General Medicine is a two year doctrate course that studies medicine in detail. This is one of the specialty under medical stream that teaches and prepares future doctors. In the course of this study, prevention, diagnosis and treatment of adult diseases.

The basic eligibility required to pursue this course is MBBS from a recognized University. During this degree, students can specialize in their choice of subject and General Medicine is one of them. Students acquire an in-depth knowledge and carry out experiments and develop their theoretical knowledge as well as practical skills.

A number of skills are quintessential for students to study this course. They must have sufficient knowledge and observation of rare diseases. They should be aware of the recent advances and technological boons being made in the field of medicine. Students should have appropriate knowledge regarding the treatment and emergency situations.

Top colleges offering course in India are:

• Lady Hardinge Medical College, New Delhi
• Madras Medical College, Chennai
• Osmania Medical College, Hyderabad
• Government Medical College, Kozhidode
• Motilal Nehru Medical College, Allahabad

The course fees ranges between INR 1-2 lacs for the total duration. The probable salaries offered to successful postgraduates in this field are between 3-6 lacs per annum.

Eligibility for Doctorate of Medicine [MD] (Medicine)

Aspiring Neurologists who wish to study MD in Medicine can opt for this course after completing the following trajectory:

The students must have completed their higher secondary or 10+2 level of schooling with subjects like biology, chemistry and physics

The student must have successfully completed their 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.

After that the person is eligible go for MD in his chosen field. For this, he will have to attend another entrance exam in order to get admissions to this course.

Doctorate of Medicine [MD] (Medicine): Admission Process

Many Institutes conduct their own entrance exams. The final section is done on the basis of performance in entrance exam and its subsequent rounds.

Given below are some of the entrance exams for MD Medicine:

• All India D.M / M.Ch. Entrance Examination

• All India Institute of Medical Science Entrance Exam (AIIMS)

• Banaras Hindu University Entrance Exam

• Delhi University Super Specialty Entrance Test – DUMET

• Institute Of Human Behavior and Allied Sciences (IHBAS)

Doctorate of Medicine [MD] (Medicine): Career Prospects

There are a number of job opportunities for students of MD Medicine. They can work in Research and Educational Institutes as doctors and Research Scholars. They can get recruited in an established hospital and clinic where they can practice. MD Medicine post graduates are also hired by military services and biomedical companies. Medicine manufacturing companies are also on lookout of skilled and professional MD Medicine post graduates. If you want to start your own venture then you can open your own chemist shop and prescribe medicines.

Hope the answer is helpful.

Good luck!