Career Options after MBBS in India

Every NEET aspirant might think that getting admission into the desired medical institution is the toughest thing. But the actual challenge lies in completing the selected medical course with utmost proficiency. This is followed by one of the toughest decisions that a medical student has to make – selecting ‘speciality programs’. In India, there are over 50 specialities to consider after completing MBBS. A perfect choice of medical speciality should be what you are good at and are passionate about simultaneously. Don’t be forced to choose a speciality out of peer pressure. Likewise, when in doubt, always keep your options open. Here, let us have a look at some points that will help to select your speciality after MBBS. Also, let’s glance at all the 50 specialities available in India.

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What is NIRF?

After finishing the medical UG program, students who wish to study further generally face a common confusion about what to study next. Knowing about the best specialisations in medicine after MBBS/UG in the initial stages will aid graduates to make knowledgeable decisions. For this, the parameters used by NIRF for ranking colleges will be useful. NIRF is a ranking methodology used by the Indian Government to rank educational institutions in India. This will also give clarity on the standard of education and course provided in an institution. Furthermore, one has to clear the NEET-PG exam to study postgraduate medical courses in India.

• In accordance with section 10(D) of the 2016 Indian Medical Council Act, NEET-PG is a single-level eligibility cum entrance assessment for admissions into various MS/MD, DNB CET and PG Diploma courses.
• Specialisation after the undergraduate MBBS course comprises around 38844 seats in MS (Master of Surgery), MD (Doctor of Medicine), DNB CET and PG Diploma.

MD Specialisations after MBBS

Doctor of Medicine is a three year postgraduate course. The following are some MD specialisations to look for –

1. Aerospace Medicine
2. Community Medicine
3. Health Administration
4. Anatomy
5. Anaesthesiology
6. Biochemistry
7. Biophysics
8. Geriatrics
9. General Medicine
10. Palliative Medicine
11. Paediatrics
12. Forensic Medicine
13. Immunohematology and Blood Transfusion
14. Infectious Diseases
15. Nuclear Medicine
16. Medical Genetics
17. Microbiology
18. Pathology
19. Psychiatry
20. Pharmacology

MS Specialisations After MBBS

Master in Science is also a three-year program. The area of expertise will differ in both MS and MD. MS can be opted by students who want to professionally qualify the art of doing surgeries.

1. Obstetrics and Gynaecology
2. General Surgery
3. ENT
4. Ophthalmology
5. Traumatology and Surgery
6. Orthopaedics

Diploma DNB CET

The admissions for diploma courses in medicine is based on NEET-PG results. There is also a separate NEET PG MDS for postgraduate dental courses. The following are some diploma specialisations.

1. Anesthesiology
2. General Medicine
3. General Surgery
4. ENT
5. Cardiothoracic Surgery
6. Dermatology and Venereology
7. Forensic Medicine
8. Health Administration
9. Family Medicine
10. Biochemistry

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Diploma DNB PDCET

DNB PDCET is a single-level entrance assessment for those who wish to take Post Diploma (PD) speciality courses available under DNB. The courses are as follows –

1. DNB (Dermatology and Venereology)
2. DNB (Anesthesiology)
3. DNB (Obstetrics and Gynaecology)
4. DNB (Ophthalmology)
5. DNB (Nuclear Medicine)
6. DNB (Paediatrics)
7. DNB (Orthopaedics)
8. DNB (Otorhinolaryngology)
9. DNB (Psychiatry)
10. DNB (Radiodiagnosis)
11. DNB (Pathology)
12. DNB (Radiotherapy)
13. DNB (Physiatry/Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation)
14. DNB (Respiratory Disease)

While choosing specialisations, make sure that there is no peer pressure involved. These PG courses have the ability to change your way of living for the rest of your life. Thus, a conscious and knowledgeable decision is a must here.

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