MEDICAL – DEGREE – STAFF

MEDICAL DEGREE

1. CATEGORIES OF DOCTORS
2. DIFFERENT PERSONS WORKING IN MEDICAL FIELDS
3. DIFFERENT MEDICAL DEGREES

 UNDERGRADUATE MEDICAL DEGREES IN INDIA

• MBBS– Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
•  BDS– Bachelor of Dental Surgery
• BAMS– Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
• BUMS– Bachelor of Unani Medicine and Surgery
• BHMS– Bachelor of Homeopathy Medicine and Surgery
• BYNS- Bachelor of Yoga and Naturopathy Sciences
• V.Sc-AH-Bachelor of Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry

MEDICAL COURSES WITHOUT NEET 

In addition to the above-discussed courses, there are numerous medical courses that are offered without NEET. The list of such medical degrees is mentioned below.

• Bachelor of Occupational Therapy

• Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology

• Bachelor of Technology in Biomedical Engineering

• Bachelor of Science in Microbiology (Non-Clinical)

• Bachelor of Science in Cardiac or Cardiovascular Technology

• Bachelor of Perfusion Technology or Bachelor of Science in Cardio-Pulmonary Perfusion Technology

• Bachelor of Respiratory Therapy

• Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics

• Bachelor of Science in Genetics

Postgraduate medical degrees

A significant number of medical graduates in India, pursue postgraduate medical degrees to get specialized in the field of their choice. The most popular or preferred postgraduate medical degree is a Doctor of Medicine (MD) and Master of Surgery (MS). There are a total of 10,821 Master of Surgery (MS), 19,953 Doctor of Medicine (MD), and 1,979 PG Diploma seats in postgraduate medical courses in India.

To get postgraduate medical degree candidates need to qualify for national-level entrance tests such as NEET PG and INI CET. Admission to postgraduate medical courses in AIIMS, JIPMER, PGIMER, and NIMHANS is also granted through the INI CET exam. NEET PG entrance test is conducted by the National Board of Examinations (NBE). While the INI CET exam is conducted by the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Delhi.

Postgraduate medical degrees eligibility criteria

In order to be eligible for these national-level entrance examinations, aspirants must possess:

• MBBS degree or MBBS provisional pass certificate offered by the concerned University/college

• Completed or likely to complete a 12-month rotatory internship

• Provisional or permanent registration certificate issued by the National Medical Commission (NMC) or State Medical Council (SMC)

Postgraduate medical degrees in India

The postgraduate medical degrees along with the specializations offered are discussed below.

Doctor of Medicine (MD)

MD is a professional medical degree that is awarded after MBBS from a recognized medical institute. After completing the course curriculum in a pre-clinical or clinical subject of non-surgical nature, the candidates receive an MD degree. The speciality subjects which candidates can choose for specialization are mentioned in the table below.

Specialties in Doctor of Medicine (MD)

Master of Surgery (MS)

The Masters of Surgery (Latin name Magister Chirurgiae) is an advanced qualification in surgery. The qualification was designed to be awarded as a higher degree than the MBBS degree. The specializations under the Master of Surgery degree are mentioned in the table above.

Specialties in Doctor of Medicine (MS)

Diplomate of National Board (DNB)

DNB (Diplomate of National Board) degree is considered equivalent to the MD and MS degrees. To pursue DNB courses, aspirants need to qualify for the NEET PG entrance test conducted by the National Board of Examinations (NBE). The duration of the DNB course is 3 years of post-MBBS residency training in teaching hospitals recognized by the board. NBE awards the Diplomate of National Board in 14 broad specialties. The holders of DNB are employed as specialists or faculty in any hospital and training institution. These post-MBBS residency programs are available in the below mentioned specialties.

Specialties in Diplomate of National Board (DNB)

Super Specialty Medical Degree

Super Specialty medical degree is awarded to postgraduate medical specialists after completion of 3 years in an opted specialty. Only candidates who have completed their postgraduate medical degree (MD/MS/DNB) are eligible to pursue a Super Speciality degree. Admission to Super Specialty or postdoctoral medical degree is granted on the basis of entrance examinations such as NEET SS, AIIMS DM/M.Ch, JIPMER DM/M.Ch/Fellowship, among others. Post-Doctoral medical degrees in medicine and surgery are also known as Doctorate of Medicine (D.M.) and Master of Chirurgiae (M.Ch), respectively.

Super Specialty medical degree eligibility criteria

In order to be considered for admission to super specialty courses, aspirants need to fulfill certain eligibility criteria, which include:

• Candidates must possess a recognized postgraduate degree (MD/MS/DNB) or provisional pass certificate from the college/university

• NMC or SMC registration

The most recommended post-doctoral courses available in the D.M. and M.Ch are mentioned below.

Specialties in Doctorate of Medicine (D.M.)

Specialties in Master of Chirurgiae (M.Ch)

Pursuing a medical degree requires utmost dedication and focus. As the level of study increases, the level of completion also increases. Candidates must choose the medical degree they wish to pursue carefully. Getting a medical degree in a particular specialty after graduation is a choice that candidates must take after considering all possibilities.

To pursue a medical degree candidates need to qualify for highly competitive national level entrance tests such as NEET, NEET PG, and INI CET. Aspirants must plan their preparation for NEET-UG, and other exams wisely. In conclusion, candidates can opt for many other options in the field of medicine. Only the dedication and right decision is are required the most.

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