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MD - Tuberculosis & Respiratory Diseases/ Pulmonary Medicine

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MD in Tuberculosis & Respiratory Medicine is a 2-year postgraduate program designed for eligible postgraduates of MBBS or an equivalent degree.

MD in Tuberculosis & Respiratory Medicine is a 2-year postgraduate program designed for eligible postgraduates of MBBS or an equivalent degree, completed from a college under the Medical Council of India (MCI). The course curriculum is a mix of theoretical and practical additives of the study. The specialization is basically in contemporary technology and methodologies hired in the therapy of tuberculosis (TB), that is an infectious bacterial lung disease. The course is split into four semesters of 6 months each and involves applicants who can pursue this in India for a fee ranging from INR 1 to 6 lakhs from various institutes. Generally, admission to this course is based the candidate’s overall performance. Such postgraduates can look for beneficial professional opportunities in both authorities and personal sectors in fields such as: Research & Medical Institutes Hospitals, Clinics Military Healthcare Services Medical Labs, etc.

Tuberculosis and Respiratory Medicine Specialists are in high demand from all around the world because of the boom in lung and chest associated diseases, especially due to India being the sector capital of Tuberculosis. Such postgraduates can professionally fit in process roles such as: Pulmonologist Lecturer/ Professor in main universities and scientific colleges as private practitioners.

Eligibility:

Post-graduation (MBBS or equal degree) completed from an institute recognized by the Medical Council of India (MCI). 55% for general category applicants (50% for SC/ST/OBC applicants). Preferably, they must not have less than a year of expert experience, as maximum reputed institutes opt for applicants with work experience. Generally, in maximum of the institutes offering this course , admission is given primarily based on the candidate’s overall performance. At last there is a final list of students who have qualified the interview and have been offered a seat. Some of the primary examinations conducted in India for admission to the course are indexed below:

  • NEET PG (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test) for Post Graduate Courses 
  • AIIMS PG (All India Institute of Medical Sciences) Post Graduate Entrance Exam
  •  CMC Vellore PG (CMC Vellore Post Graduate Entrance Exam)
  •  PGIMER Entrance Exam (Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research) 
  • JIPMER PG (JIPMER Post Graduate Entrance Exam)
  •  COMEDK PG Medical Admissions 
  • UPSEE (Uttar Pradesh State Entrance Exam).

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