Medicine : Introduction
Medicine is one of the most sort out and rewarding career for those
interested in Science and dealing with sick people. Over the years, the
field of medical studies have undergone various stages of development,
it has become so vast that specialisations within are increasing day by
day. There is great scope for medicine as a professional career.
A doctor's profession involves a lot of hard work and at the same time,
it gives the satisfaction of curing patients at times even saving lives.
It is a very demanding profession. To be in this profession is more a
responsibility than a privilege. It is more of what you can give the community
than what you can get from it.
The increasing complicated lifestyles giving birth to a variety of ailments
have made it impossible for General Physicians with an MBBS degree to
handle all ailments. It is here that specialisation in a particular branch
of medicine becomes a necessity. The major Specialisations include
General Medicine, General Surgery, Paediatrics, Obstetrics & Gynaecology,
Dermatology, Ophthalmology, Orthopedics, ENT (Ear, Nose and Throat), Psychiatry,
Anesthesiology etc. There is also Super Specialisations which require
a further 3-5 years of study in areas such as Plastic Surgery, Neurosurgery,
Cardio-thoracic surgery, Conito-urinary surgery, Paediatric Surgery, Gastroenterology,
Endocrinology and Clinical Haematology.
The demand for medical professionals are tremendously increasing with
the unfortunate upsurge of diseases and ailments day by day. At the same
time super specialty hospitals are mushrooming both within the country
and abroad offering employment opportunities. These along with liberalization
of economy could bring better opportunities for these professionals in
terms of remuneration, research and working facilities.
Other than Allopathy, medicine also covers different systems like Homeopathy,
Ayurveda,
Siddha,
Unani
etc.
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