Did you finish your MBBS degree? Now it can be the time for the next leap in higher education. Many popular choices for MBBS graduates as post-graduation are Doctor of Medicine or MD degree. All candidates who are aspiring for a postgraduate degree after completing a 5.6 year of a graduation program in medicine can opt for an MD degree that will allow the candidate to be designated as a Physician Doctor.
Doctor of Medicine is a three-year post-graduation course offered with many specializations to choose from. Admissions to the post-graduation course in most of the colleges in India are done based on the performance of the aspirant in National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test PG or commonly known as NEET PG. There are 220 medical colleges that accept NEET PG scores for admissions with 17,950 seats available for pursuing an MD degree.
As a minimum education requirement, the aspirant must have passed an MBBS degree with a minimum of 50% marks.
With the increase in demand for specialized doctors for every big and small ailment, the job growth for an MD degree holder is ever-increasing and dynamic.
The salary of an MD doctor depends on the experience. The median salary of an experienced MD Doctor is somewhere around Rs. 60,000 to Rs. 70,000.
Doctor of Medicine is a three-year post-graduation degree offered to students in 6 semesters in the specific field of doctorate. Every college offers a mix of academic and practical learning sessions with 2 semesters each year. Students are ensured to have more practical knowledge and experience to handle adult diseases.
| Applied Basic Science | Latest Industry Advancements |
| General Medicine | Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics |
| Diagnostic Investigation with procedures | |
| UG Student Teaching Ability | Ability to Carry Out Research |
| OPD Patient Management | Ability to counsel patient, relative |
| Ability to monitor seriously ill patients | Ward patient management |
| Reviewing Research | Presentation of PG Case Study |
| Medical Journal Conferences | Presentation on Long and Short Topic |
| Discussions, Presentations, and Ward Rounds | Clinico-Radiological/Pathological Conference |
In order to apply for an MD post-graduation degree, the candidate has to comply with some of the basic education requirements and educational requirements. The candidate has to qualify a mix of criterions such as education qualification, internship requirements, documentation, and registration, etc. Candidates can apply through some of the major entrance exams such as NEET PG, AIIMS PG, and JIPMER. Most of the colleges grant admissions based on the performance of the students in the NEET PG entrance exam while AIIMS PG and JIPMER are dedicated entrance exams for the respective colleges.
The final admission process for an MD degree is based on the score acquired in the entrance exams, the cut-off marks, and the admissions process as approved by every university. Most of the universities have a dedicated admissions process that mostly comprises group discussions followed by a personal interview. For more details on top colleges and the college admission process, write to us at info@futuremedico.in
Among the top entrance exams, a majority of the colleges accept the score of National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test PG or commonly known as NEET PG. Other top universities/institutions like AIIMS, PGIMER & JIPMER conduct their own entrance exam that is followed by group discussion and interviews.
Once a candidate finishes with an MBBS degree, he can still start his career, but with limited opportunities in the future. Preferably, going for higher studies like MD or Doctor of Medicine can uplift career opportunities to new heights. Not only in India, but a physician doctor also has tremendous career opportunities globally. Further, the graduate would also have the option of becoming a self-practitioner. There are lucrative job opportunities in almost every government and private hospital, but the range of salary offered depends on the experience of the candidate.
| Experience Level | Estimated Salary (INR) |
|---|---|
| Freshers | Between 30,000 to 35,000 |
| 2-3 years of experience | Between 45,000 to 50,000 |
| More than 2 years | Above 60,000 |
Looking at the career scope, an MD graduate is exposed to vast career opportunities for a longer term than an MBBS graduate. Among the most noted job areas for a graduate with a Postgraduate MD degree, some are;
Some of the top medical colleges in Karnataka are;
While both MD and MS is a postgraduate degree that can be opted once after completing an MBBS degree, MS differs slightly from MD in terms of Surgical studies. A candidate completing an MD degree can be designated as a Physician Doctor while a candidate with an MS degree can become a Surgeon.
There are a total of 38844 seats available for post-graduation in the medical field which includes Doctor of Medicine (MD), Master of Surgery (MS), PG Diploma, and DNB CET seats.
NEET PG offers a total of 12,690 Master of Surgery (MS), 24,360 Doctor of Medicine (MD), and 922 PG Diploma seats.
After completing an MBBS, pursuing specialization has become increasingly important, as the demand for seeking an expert for even minor ailments grows.
Not really! A doctor with an MD degree can become a physician but not perform surgery. Candidates with an MS degree can perform as a physician as well as a surgeon.
In the US, an MD degree is considered to be an undergraduate degree equivalent to MBBS in India. However, to pursue MD in the USA, the candidate has to qualify the USMLE exam.
