Educational: The basic or degree level qualification for a medical
profession is MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine And Bachelor Of Surgery) which
is of 5 1/2 years duration (including 1 year internship). Selection for
MBBS is through an All India Entrance Examination. (Details in Entrance
Details & Syllabus). The qualification required for entrance
is 10+2 or equivalent with Science subjects. In the case of private medical
colleges entrance examinations are conducted by the institutes individually.
In addition to MBBS, candidate should complete House Surgency or internship
for one year.
The course content includes anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, microbiology,
pathology, pharmacology, forensic medicine, general medicine, surgery,
ophthalmology, ENT (ear, nose and throat), gynaecology and obstetrics,
paediatrics, orthopaedics and preventive and social medicine.
After MBBS, candidates can go for post graduate level studies (MD or MS)
through another entrance. At the post graduate level, there is specialisation
in Medicine and Surgery. Post Graduate Programmes (MD or MS) is usually
of 3 years duration. The major Specialisations include General Medicine,
General Surgery, Paediatrics, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Dermatology,
Ophthalmology, Orthopedics, ENT (Ear, Nose and Throat), Psychiatry, Anesthesiology
etc.
Those with Post Graduation (MD or MS or M.Sc in Medicine) can further
opt for super-specialisation. i.e. they can go for Ph.D in any specialised
area of medicine. MD or MS holders can complete the Doctoral Programme
(Ph.D) in 2 years and M.Sc Medicine holders in 3 years.Â
For practicing as a physician or surgeon, one needs to have completed
the MBBS course from a recognised medical college and must possess a license
from the State Medical Council to practice.
Personal Attributes: Should have good memory and recollection ability, service mentality,
stamina, patience, power of concentration, emotional stability, logical
and analytical mind, willingness to learn throughout their career, ability
to take timely decisions, self -motivation etc. A doctor is also expected
to possess a strong sense of responsibility as the patient's life depends
entirely on him.
