D.M. (Neurology)

Doctor of Medicine in Neurology

D.M. Neurology or Doctor of Medicine in Neurology is a post-Doctorate Neurology Medical course. Neurology means that it is a medical specialty dealing with disorders of the nervous system. More clearly it deals with the diagnosis and treatment of all categories of disease involving the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems, including their coverings, blood vessels, and all effectors tissue, such as muscle. The components of the curriculum which are undertaken during the course are: Theoretical Knowledge, Practical and Clinical skills, Attitudes including Communication skills and Knowledge about research methodology. The course duration is three years and it opens many job scopes after completing it.

D.M. Neurology Eligibility

• For admission to D.M. Neurology course, a candidate is required to possess MD/DNB degree either in Medicine or in Paediatrics of an Institute/University recognized by the Medical Council of India.
• Candidates appearing for M.D General Medicine/DNB General Medicine or MD Paediatric Medicine/DNB Paediatric Medicine examination and expecting results before admission may also submit their application subject to the condition that they pass their qualifying examination before admission.
• The selection of candidates for admission to D.M. (Neurology) course is to be made on the basis of an entrance examination both in theory and clinical assessment held by the Institute/University. The selection should be based on merit only.

D.M. Neurology Syllabus

Syllabus of Neurology as prescribed by various Universities and Colleges.

D.M. Neurology Colleges

• Institute of Human Behaviour and Allied Sciences - IHBAS, Delhi
• Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research - PGIMER, Chandigarh
• Smt. N.H.L. Municipal Medical College, Ahmedabad
• Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute, Bangalore

D.M. Neurology Course Suitability

• Candidates those who possess a good understanding and knowledge of all the commonly used Neurophysiological diagnostic tests like Electroencephalography, Electroneurography, Electromyography, Cerebral evoked potentials are suitable for it.
• Applicants who have capability of performing and interpreting of special investigations such as Polysomnography, Video EEG monitoring, EEG-Telemetry, autonomic function tests, Transcranil Doppler tests are good suit for it.
• Candidates those who are already placed in public and private jobs; have done their pre-doctorate degrees and want to enhance their educational also are good match for it.

How is D.M. Neurology Course Beneficial?

• After having this degree the candidates are able to teach undergraduate students MBBS and Post Graduate Students MD Med or Paediatrics or Psychiatry as well as investigative Neurology. Also they will be able to perform Clinical and Investigative studies and to present in Seminars, meetings and conferences etc.
• This course empowers the students to possess knowledge of principles of research work in the field of Neurology in both the clinical and experimental field with the ability to usefully analyze data. So they have good job opportunities here.

D.M. Neurology Employment Areas

• Research & Educational Institutes
• Kamineni Hospitals - Hyderabad
• PSRI Hospital - New Delhi
• Manipal Health Enterprises - Mangalore
• SuVitas Holistic Healthcare Pvt. Ltd. - Hyderabad

D.M. Neurology Job Types

• Require Junior/Senior Resident
• Product Specialist
• Registrar
• Senior Resident
• National Sales Manager
• Group Product Manager
• Junior Consultant/Consultant
• Key Accounts Manager
• Sales Executive
• Physiotherapist