Doctor

Industry/Area
 Medical

About
“Medicines cure diseases, but only doctors can cure patients.” – CARL JUNG
Doctors are medical professionals who examine, diagnose, treat and counsel patients. They would
prescribe treatments and medications or even surgeries accordingly. Doctors work in large hospitals to
offer treatment in all branches covered under the medical specialties, in multi-specialty hospitals, clinics,
nursing homes. They can also offer services for the Ministry of Defense or for government hospitals.

They also work towards educating and spreading awareness in public to prevent spreading of various
diseases and illnesses.

Courses
 MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery)

Duration 5 ½ years
Eligibility  10+2 (PCB [Physics, Chemistry & Biology]/Bio-technology &
English) with aggregate of 50% to 60% marks (40% to 50% in case
of reserved category); Applicants from NIOS (National Institute of
Open Schooling) can also apply with the same criteria
 Class XII candidates whose result is awaited can also apply
 Age: 17-25 years (5 years relaxation for SC/ST/OBC)
 Medical entrance test is mandatory
Average Course Fee  Govt. colleges: INR 1,00,000 to INR 3,00,000
 Private colleges: INR 20,00,000 to INR 50,00,000
Mode Regular
Career Goal General Physician, General Surgeon, General Practitioner, Junior
Doctor, Medical Services under the Ministry of Defence, Higher
Studies, Junior Resident, Teacher

 BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery)

Duration 4 years and 1 year internship

Eligibility  10+2 (PCB [Physics, Chemistry & Biology]/Bio-technology &
English) with aggregate of 50% to 60% marks (40% in case of
reserved category); Applicants from NIOS (National Institute of
Open Schooling) can also apply with the same criteria
  Class XII candidates whose result is awaited can also apply
 Age: 17-25 years (5 years relaxation for SC/ST/OBC)
 Medical entrance test is mandatory
Average Course Fee  Govt. colleges: INR 1,00,000 to INR 3,00,000
 Private colleges: INR 10,00,000 to INR 30,00,000
Mode Regular
Career Goal Dentist/Dental Surgeon, Teacher

 MD (Doctor of Medicine)/ MS (Master of Surgery)

Duration 3-6 years

Eligibility  MBBS with 50% to 55% marks from college recognized by
Medical Council of India
 PG entrance test is mandatory
 Candidates should have obtained permanent registration with
Medical Council of India/State Medical Councils
Specializations Doctor of Medicine (MD) Master of Surgery (MS)
 Obstetrics & Gynecology  Pediatric Surgery
 Neurology  General Surgery
 Anesthesiology  Neurosurgery
 Cardiology  Urology
 General Medicine  Cardiac Surgery
 Pediatric  Plastic Surgery
 Psychiatry  ENT
 Dermatology  Ophthalmology
 Pathology  Gynecology & Obstetrics
 Orthopedic  Orthopedics
Average Course Fee  Govt. colleges: INR 1,00,000 to INR 5,00,000
 Private colleges: INR 10,00,000 to INR 40,00,000
Mode Regular
Career Goal Physician, Pathologist, Surgeon, Cardiologist, Resident Medical
officer, Neurosurgeon, Lecturer, Anesthetist, Pediatrician, Super
specialty courses/Doctoral Degree/Research

 Other Courses
o BHMS (Bachelor of Homoeopathic Medicine & Surgery)– 5 ½ years
o BAMS (Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine & Surgery) – 5 ½ years
o BUMS (Bachelor of Unani Medicine & Surgery) – 5 ½ years
o BVSc & AH (Bachelor of Veterinary Sciences & Animal Husbandry) – 5 ½ years
o MDS (Master of Dental Surgery) – 3 years
o Super Specialty Courses– 3 years
 o PG- Diploma (Various Specializations)– 2 years
o DNB (Diplomate of National Board)– 3 years
o Ph.D. (Various Specializations) – 3 to 6 years

Entrance Exams
 National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test (NEET) -UG
 National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test (NEET) -PG
 National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test (NEET) -SS
 National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test (NEET) -MDS
 All Indian Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Entrance Test
 Postgraduate Institute for Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) Entrance Exam
 Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research (JIPMER) Entrance Exam

Colleges
 All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi
 Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore
 Armed Forces Medical College(AFMC), Pune
 Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh
 Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research (JIPMER), Puducherry
 St. John's Medical College, Bangalore
 Kasturba Medical College, Manipal
 King George’s Medical University (KGMU), Lucknow
 Maulana Azad Medical College(MAMC), Delhi
 Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Wardha
 Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh
 Lady Hardinge Medical College, New Delhi
 Grant Medical College, Mumbai
 Institute of Medical Sciences Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi
 Sri Ramachandra University, Chennai
 Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGI), Lucknow
Top Dental Colleges
 Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences, New Delhi
 Government Dental College & Hospital, Mumbai
 King George's Medical University (KGMU), Lucknow
 Manipal College of Dental Sciences (MCODS), Mangalore
 SDM College of Dental Sciences and Hospital Sattur, Dharwad
 Dental College, Gujarat
 Government Dental College & Research Institute, Bengaluru
 Amrita College of Dentistry, Kerala
Licensing Procedure
The Permanent registration certificate along with the "MCI Registration number" (i.e., the license to
practice) and the final MBBS degree is given only after obtaining a Compulsory Rotatory Residential
Internship (CRRI) completion certificate.

A Doctor registered with any one State Medical Council gets his name automatically included in the
Indian Medical Register and he/she is thereby entitled to practice medicine anywhere in India.

Internship/Training
Compulsory Rotatory Residential Internship (CRRI) refers to one-year compulsory work in the hospital
attached to the medical college or in any other approved hospital as is allowed in some medical colleges.
This is required for the award of the MBBS degree in India. The intern is also given a monthly stipend.
The amount may vary from one college to another.
Completion of internship is a necessary pre-requisite for award of the degree, license to practice
medicine and for postgraduate studies or higher specialty training.

Scholarships
 All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) offers Merit-Cum-Means Based Scholarship to
needy meritorious students for MBBS/BDS.
 Ministry of Minority Affairs, Govt. of India offers Merit cum Means Scholarship (MOMA
Scholarship) to the MBBS students belonging to the minority community and who are not
financially strong.
 All India Scholarship Entrance Examination (AISEE) is a non-government organization, which
provide Medical Scholarship for college students.
 The Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana (KVPY) is an on-going National Program of Fellowship
is initiated and funded by the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India. It
attracts exceptionally highly motivated students for pursuing research career in science.
 Manipal University offers Free-ship & Merit-cum-Means Scholarship to top performing
students in NEET examinations, admitted through Directorate General of Health Services, New
Delhi to MBBS and BDS programs at Manipal and Mangalore campuses.
 Indian Oil awards IOCL Scholarship to the 1st year MBBS students.
 Swiss Government provides Swiss Government Excellence Research Scholarship
 National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) offers NTPC Scholarship for SC/ST & PH
meritorious students who are studying at government medical colleges in India.
 Prime Minister’s Special Scholarship Scheme for the students of Jammu & Kashmir who are
seeking admission in MBBS/BDS. Scholarship is awarded to students who are admitted through
AICTE counseling process.
 The Swami Dayanand Charitable Education Foundation (SDCEF) offers scholarships Merit-Cum-
Means Scholarships to meritorious students pursuing medical courses.
 Brainztorm Technical Excellence conducts All India Pre-Medical Scholarship Test (AIPMST) for
studying MBBS/BDS in India.
  The University Grants Commission (UGC), in association with the Ministry of Human Resource
Development (MHRD) awards Ishan Uday Scholarship for the students of North Eastern region
pursuing degree courses in medical science.
 Loreal India awards scholarships for young women in Science program.
 Narotam Sekhsaria Excellence Award and Certificate of Merit Scholarships for UG Studies in
Medicine are merit based scholarships provided by Narotam Sekhsaria Foundation.
 The Fair and Lovely Foundation Scholarship for women is a merit based scholarship provided by
Fair and Lovely Foundation.
 Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education & Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh offers Ph.D.
fellowships for students pursuing Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in medical program.

Key Skills
 Compassionate and empathetic
 Good listener
 Zeal and interest to serve the mankind
 Patience and hard work
 Critical thinking and quick decision making skills
 Excellent communication & interpersonal skills
 Strong framework of ethics
 Sense of responsibility
 A fair amount of physical dexterity
 Emotional stability and ability to handle stress
 Willing to work long hours or in shifts including night shift and holidays
 An eye for detail
 Physical stamina and mental alertness at all times
 Organization, time-management and team working skills
 Desire to update skills and learn medical advances constantly

Scope
 Government/Private Hospitals
 Multi-Specialty hospitals
 Polyclinics
 Ministry of Defence
 Medical Colleges/Educational Institutions
 Health Care Centers
 Nursing Homes
 Mental Hospitals
 Own Venture
 Pathology
 Schools
 University research departments
 Public health laboratories
  Private medical organizations
 Medical Advisory Board
 Health Ministry
 Sports Authority
 Pharmaceutical Companies

Career Prospects
 Junior doctor
 Doctor
 Physician
 Surgeon
 Medical Professor or Lecturer
 Researcher
 Scientist
 Medical Consultant/Advisor
 Pediatrician
 Anesthetist
 Psychiatrist
 Sports Medicine Specialists
 Medical Officer
 Dermatologist
 Veterinary Doctor

Pay Package
The salary depends upon how much knowledge & experience you have. The initial salary of a medical
graduate doctor may be INR 30,000 to INR 40,000 per month. After getting the experience and good
hands on in this field, the candidate may get the handsome salary as 10 to 15 lakh per annum.

Role Models
 Dr. Naresh Trehan- Chairman and MD, Medanta and personal surgeon of the President of India
since 1991
 Dr. Devi Prasad Shetty- Cardiac surgeon, Padma Shri and Padma Bhushan awardee
 Dr. A. G. K. Gokhale- First to perform a successful human-to-human heart transplant and first
successful lung transplant in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India
 Aamod Rao- Famous plastic surgeon
 Late Suniti Solomon- India’s pioneer in AIDS research and National Women Bio-scientist
awardee

Further Readings
https://cbseneet.nic.in/

https://cbseneet.nic.in/cbseneet/faq.aspx
http://mbbs.aiimsexams.org/

https://www.aiimsexams.org/

http://www.afmc.nic.in/

http://pgimer.edu.in/

https://jipmermbbs.testbag.com/

http://jipmer.edu.in/

http://admissions.cmcvellore.ac.in/

http://www.aisee.co.in/

https://manipal.edu/kmc-manipal.html

http://www.nbe.edu.in/