M.D. (Blood transfusion & Immunohaematology)
Doctor of Medicine in Blood Transfusion & Immunohaematology

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M.D. (Blood transfusion & Immunohaematology) or Doctor of Medicine in Blood transfusion & Immunohaematology is a two year post graduate programme. This course deals with the study of antigen-antibody reactions and blood disorders. It is an emerging course in comparison with other contemporary courses in the field of medical science. Immunohaematology is study about antigen-antibody reactions and blood disorders. At the end of the course a candidate must be able to understand and explain about the scientific basis of blood transfusion, understand the processes of blood collection, processing and component preparation. It helps to understand and explain the basis of pre transfusion testing. After the course candidates should be able to explain and diagnose the adverse effects of blood transfusion.

Doctor of Medicine in Blood transfusion & Immunohaematology Eligibility       

• A candidate who has passed Bachelor’s Degree from any recognized University with minimum 45% marks in aggregate (40% in case of SC / ST candidate)or any other equivalent qualification.

• Some of the very reputed universities and institutes conduct entrance examination to get admission to the degree course.

Doctor of Medicine in Blood transfusion & Immunohaematology Colleges/Universities

• Kerala University of Health Sciences
• Maharashtra University of Health Sciences
• Dayanand Medical College and Hospital (DMCH)
• Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGIMS)

Doctor of Medicine in Blood transfusion & Immunohaematology Syllabus

Subjects to be studied in M.D. (Blood transfusion & Immunohaematology)

Doctor of Medicine in Blood transfusion & Immunohaematology Course Suitability

Course is suitable to promote the practice of the transfusion of autologous blood and to involve organizationally the operational units of diagnosis and treatment in blood and blood and plasma product saving programs. The purpose of the course is to provide didactic education and practical training in all aspects of blood transfusion technology; to develop the knowledge required to analyse immunohaematology problems; to provide experience in blood centre policies such as donor recruitment, collection, storage, preservation, administration of blood and blood components and to develop those qualities needed for competent managerial and academic responsibilities.

How is Doctor of Medicine in Blood transfusion & Immunohaematology Beneficial?

Course is beneficial to provide consultants and teachers in Transfusion Medicine in various Medical Colleges and Transfusion Centre for operating well organized and efficient transfusion services. It helps to impart training and stimulate interest in research in the field of  Transfusion Medicine.

Doctor of Medicine in Blood transfusion & Immunohaematology Employment Area/ Job Type

MD Immuno Haematology & Blood Transfusion degree can find employment opportunities in Government-run research institutions and blood banks. They can also find employment opportunities in private blood banks and also in the critical care units of the Government and private hospitals.