To become a doctor one has
to do Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS). MBBS
course is a must for a student to become a professional doctor in allopathic
medicine. Students while pursuing this course acquire in-depth knowledge about
the field of medical science through observation, experimentation, theoretical
knowledge and practical exposure.
Candidates who opt
for this career should have interest in serving the people and should be able
to deliver immediate services to the patients who require their assistance. At
the end of the course, candidates must attend 6 months of necessary internship
working as a doctor in the medical institute.
Medical
Council of India (MCI) is a legislative body which takes the duty of
maintaining and establishing high standards of medical education and
recognition of medical qualifications in India.
MBBS Subjects: -
- Biochemistry
- Dermatology and Sexually
Transmitted Diseases
- Forensic Medicine including
Toxicology
- Human Anatomy
- Human Physiology Including
Bio-Physics
- Introduction to Humanities &
Community Medicine
- Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Ophthalmology
- Orthopedics
- Radiotherapy
Eligibility
For admission in to
bachelor’s degree program, you need to have a 10+2 examination certificate with
science subject such as (Physics, biology and chemistry). The duration of
this course is 3 years.
Specializations
MBBS Specializations: -
- Anesthesiology
- Dermatology
- E.N.T.
(Ear, Nose and Throat)
- General
Medicine
- General
Surgery
- Obstetrics
& Gynecology
- Ophthalmology
- Orthopedics
- Pediatrics
- Psychiatry
Job Prospects
MBBS is
one of the sought after career options in India. Aspirants who are willing to
take up this profession must have proper information about this field. Trained
doctors can seek employment in government and private hospitals. Many of them
are placed in medical colleges and research institutes as researchers. Trained
doctors can also work in nursing homes or do private practice in healthcare
centers or in clinics. Private practitioners in this field earn good
remuneration. Trained doctors have lot of job opportunities available in
India as well as in abroad.
Some job types: -
- Anaesthetist or Anaesthesiologists
- Bacteriologist
- Chief Medical Officer (CMO)
- Clinical Laboratory Scientist
- E.N.T. Specialist
- General Surgeon
- Gynaecologist
- Hospital Administrator
- Medical Admitting Officer
- Obstetrician
- Physician
- Physiologist
- Resident Medical Officer
Remuneration: -
A fresh doctor can start his career with a salary of Rs. 10,000 – Rs. 15,000
every month. Postgraduate students after two years experience in this field can
earn around Rs. 25,000 -50,000 every month. There is no maximum limit to their
earnings. One can also work as visiting doctors in many hospitals and can
charge on an hourly basis.
Top MBBS Colleges
