D.M. (Endocrinology and Metabolism)

Doctor of Medicine Endocrinology and Metabolism

D.M. Endocrinology and Metabolism or Doctor of Medicine Endocrinology and Metabolism is a postdoctoral Physiology medical course. Endocrinology and metabolism is a branch of biology and medicine that is dealing with the endocrine system, its diseases, and its specific secretions called hormones. Other areas to be covered in the course are the integration of developmental events such as proliferation, growth, and differentiation (including histogenesis and organogenesis) and the coordination of metabolism, respiration, excretion, movement, reproduction, and sensory perception depend on chemical cues, substances synthesized and secreted by specialized cells. D.M. Endocrinology and Metabolism is of three years duration course.

D.M. Endocrinology and Metabolism Eligibility

• Candidates should have passed M.D. in Medicine or Paediatrics of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences or any other University or an equivalent qualification recognized by the MCI (Medical Council of India) for this purpose.

D.M. Endocrinology and Metabolism Selection Criteria

Stage I: Candidates will appear for an entrance examination (theory test) for 90 marks, of 90 minutes duration in the subject. The result will be displayed the following day on the notice board of the examination section. No individual communication will be sent.

Stage II: Based on the performance in the theory test (stage I), candidates 3 times the number of seats advertised will be called for Department clinical assessment on the third day to assess the suitability of the candidate, keeping in view the practical knowledge of the candidate, ability to attain the high academic level in the discipline and aptitude for research and teaching. A maximum of 90 marks have been determined for Departmental Clinical assessment.

Stage III: Those candidates who secure 50% marks (out of 180 marks) or above in theory plus departmental clinical assessment will be finally interviewed on the fourth/ fifth day by the selection committee under the chairmanship of Director. A maximum of 20 marks has determined for the interview.

Note: Candidates, who fail to attend any of the three stages mentioned above or secure less than 50% aggregate marks in the above three-stage performance evaluation, will not be considered for admission.

D.M. Endocrinology and Metabolism Syllabus

Syllabus of Endocrinology and Metabolism as prescribed by various Universities and Colleges.

D.M. Endocrinology and Metabolism College

• All India Institute of Medical Sciences - AIIMS Delhi, New Delhi

M.D. Endocrinology and Metabolism Course Suitability

• Candidates those who want to gain knowledge in endocrine-pathology e.g. Estimation/ quantization of auto-antibodies, acquainting with techniques of fluorescent microscopy, principles of electron microscopy and histopathological identification of common pathological entities encountered in Endocrinology.
• Second, who are thinking of setting up their own health care units and willing of becoming Doctors in hospitals are good match for it.
• Those who want to have further higher degrees also are suitable for it.

How is D.M. Endocrinology and Metabolism Course Beneficial?

• Candidates can also be employed as team members during the rescue work at the time of any natural disaster both in India and outside of it as per the guidelines of the Government of India.
• There are many areas of career opportunities such as hospitals, clinics, teaching and research work where they can be employed in many forms.
• They have also many opportunities in schools and colleges as teachers and lecturers.
• They should have effective communication skills for interacting with patients and their families, colleagues, allied health professionals, and students.

D.M. Endocrinology and Metabolism Employment Areas

• AIIMS Raipur - Raipur
• Medilink Healthcare Services - New Delhi
• Private Clinics
• Research & Educational Institutes

D.M. Endocrinology and Metabolism Job Types

• Consultant Doctor
• Head Pharmacology
• Internal Medicine Consultant
• Junior Research Fellow
• Medical Services Manager
• Nutritionist
• Registrar/Resident Physician
• Research Associate
• Senior Clinical Research Associate