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) Pulmonary Medicine
Course
MD in Medicine is a speciality in medicine which deals with respiratory tract diseases, it is a three-year postgraduate program designed to train the next generation of clinical practitioners in pulmonary and critical care medicine. MD in TB & chest in INDIA is also called as MD in Pulmonary Medicine. The program aims to prepare students in internal medicine specializing primarily in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of conditions affecting the lungs, bronchial tubes, and respiratory system including the nose, pharynx, and throat.
The course is a combination of the study’s theoretical and practical elements. MD in Pulmonary Medicine’s goal is to produce competent medical doctors who understand patients with chest problems health needs. Such graduates can find lucrative jobs in universities, hospitals, clinics, governmental organizations and research organizations.
Duration: 3 Years
Eligibility
- Applicant must have permanent or provisional MCI registered MBBS degree along with a 1-year rotational internship, however a student who is continuing with the internship can also participate (the internship should be complete before the commencement of the academic year).
- Some of the reputed institutes conduct entrance examination for admission.
Admission Process
The applicant who has an interest in studying MD in Chest medicine has to appear for NEET PG Medical exam conducted by NBE in January every year. The admission the process will start after student/aspirants qualify NEET-PG with required cutoff percentile in individual category i.e. for general 50th percentile and 40th percentile for SC, ST and OBC,
Career Prospects
Students can work in the Private/Government Colleges as a Lecturer after Passing the UGC/NET Exams.The can find jobs in Clinics, Government Hospitals, Healthcare Centers, Medical Institutes and Nursing Homes and Research Institutes.This course is highly profitable for the students in the future to develop skills as a self-directed learner, recognize continuing educational needs, use appropriate learning resources and critically analyse relevant published literature in order to practice evidence based paediatrics.
Job Position
- Technical Assistant – Laboratory
- National Consultant
- Research Associate
- Junior Research Scientist
- Professor Medical
- Associate/Assistant Lecturer Medical
