The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University Chennai
Chennai,Tamil Nadu,India
044 2235 3574
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Doctor of Medicine(MD)
Doctor of Medicine (MD) Pediatrics
Course
MD Pediatrics is a Postgraduate course is a 3 Year Duration, dealing with the Medical Care given to Children, especially those below the age of 12 Years. Pediatrics is a diverse specialty, with Pediatricians needing to work in different verticals – In a General Pediatric Unit Supervising a wide range of health conditions affecting Children; Managing Long-Term care of Children and young people in a Community - Based areas, and in Highly Specialized Units such as Neonatal Medicine.
Duration: 3 Years
Eligibility
- Typically, to pursue an MD Degree, Candidates should have obtained an MBBS Degree from an institution recognized by the Medical Council Of India (MCI) and should have completed 1 Year of Compulsory Internship after Qualifying the Final Professional Examination of MBBS before the month of April of the relevant Academic Year.
- Some of the reputed institutes conduct entrance examination for admission.
Admission Process
Admission to MD Pediatrics Course is based on performance in the 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. Candidates who have secured the qualifying percentile for the National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test (NEET) are eligible for admission. Some Institutes such as AIIMS and CMC Vellore conduct their own Entrance Examinations and select students based on performance therein.
Higher Studies: Ph.D (Pediatrics)
Career Prospects
Pediatrics is a promising Career Option in India.The need for talented Professionals InPediatrics ensures numerous Jobs Opportunities for talented Doctors.A Post Graduate in Pediatrics can work as a Pediatrician or a Child Specialist in any of the Country’s various Private and Government Hospitals or can set up their own Private Clinic and work as Independent Practitioners.
Job Position
- Pediatricians
- Assistant Professor in Pediatrics
- Neonatology Doctor
- Pediatric Intensivist or Critical Care Pediatrician
