D.M. (Nephrology)

Doctor of Medicine in Nephrology

D.M. Nephrology or Doctor of Medicine in Nephrology is a Doctorate Nephrology course. Nephrology is a branch of internal medicine and paediatrics which is dealing with the study of the function and diseases of the kidney. The main aim of D.M. (Nephrology) program is to provide training to the candidates in the speciality of Nephrology encompassing the related knowledge, skills, research methodology and attitudes. Subsequently, this course enables them to function as an independent clinician/consultant, a teacher or a research scientist. The duration of the course is three years and it offers widespread opportunities both in government and private sectors including self-employment.

D.M. Nephrology Eligibility

• Students should have completed M.D. Internal Medicine degree from a recognised university board.

D.M. Nephrology Syllabus

Syllabus of Nephrology as prescribed by various Universities and Colleges.

D.M. Nephrology Colleges

• Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research - PGIMER, Chandigarh
• SRM Institute of Science and Technology - Kattankulathur, Kanchipuram
• JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research, Mysuru

D.M. Nephrology Course Suitability

• Candidates who are thinking of having a special education or want to become a kidney specialist easily can go for this course.
• Candidates willing for further higher studies also are suitable for it as here they obtain good knowledge and experience research studies.
• Second, who have excellent communication skills and humane social behaviour is also good suit for this doctorate course.

How is D.M. Nephrology Course Beneficial?

• After having the higher degree, the candidates can become specialist consultant Nephrologists of renal disease management; and will be responsible for all aspects relating to the medical care of both in and outpatients in the facility.
• Teaching is also the good option for them after passing it successfully.
• They can also run hospitals both in partnership and their own in form of self-employment.

D.M. Nephrology Employment Areas

• Asian Institute of Nephrology and Urology - Erram Manzil Colony
• Colleges & Universities
• Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences (ILBS) - New Delhi
• Manipal Health Enterprises - Bangalore
• Surgimedik Healthcare - Mumbai

D.M. Nephrology Job Types

• Assistant Professor
• Dialysis Medical Officer
• Head Nephrology
• Junior Resident
• Nephrologist
• Nephrology Specialist
• Product Executive/Sr. Executive
• Product Manager
• Product Specialist
• Zonal Sales Manager