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.
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.
