M.D. (Anatomy)

more_vert

Doctor of Medicine in Anatomy

Duration

2 Years

Level

Doctorate

Type

Degree

Eligibility

Graduation

M.D. Anatomy or Doctor of Medicine in Anatomy is a Doctorate Anatomy course. The course provides the basic framework and vocabulary used in all descriptions and communications about the body. Anatomy is the specialized branch of medicine that deals with the structure of the human body. Course includes Gross and Regional Anatomy, Osteology, Anthropology, Myology, Systemic Anatomy, Neuroanatomy, Applied and Clinical Anatomy, General & Systemic Embryology, Comparative Embryology, Principles of Genetics, General Histology, Histology of Organs & Structure, Staining Techniques, Outline of Evolution, Comparative Anatomy, Physical Anthropology, Radiological Anatomy, Surface Anatomy, Surface marking of Human Body etc. The duration of the course is two years.

M.D. Anatomy Eligibility                       

  • Prospective students should have completed an M.B.B.S. degree with minimum 55% marks from a recognised university board.
  • Some reputed colleges and universities conduct an entrance examination for admission.

M.D. Anatomy Syllabus

Syllabus of Anatomy as prescribed by various Universities and Colleges.

Sr. No.

Subjects of Study

 

Theory

1         

History of anatomy

2         

General anatomy

3         

Elements of anatomy

4         

Gross human anatomy including cross-sectional anatomy and applied anatomy.

5         

Principles of microscopy and histological techniques

6         

General and systemic histology

7         

General and systemic embryology including growth, development and teratology

8         

Neuroanatomy

9         

Surface anatomy

10     

Radiological anatomy including principles of newer techniques and interpretation of CT scan, sonography and MRI

11     

Human genetics

12     

Comparative anatomy

13     

Principles of physical anthropology

14     

Museum techniques, embalming techniques including medico-legal aspects and knowledge of Anatomy Act

15     

Medical ethics

16     

Recent advances in anatomy

 

Practical schedule

 

M.D. Anatomy Colleges

How is M.D. Anatomy Course Suitability

  • Candidates willing to acquire in-depth knowledge of the structure of human body from the gross to the molecular level and correlate it with the functions and basic principles of normal growth and differentiation also are suitable for it.
  • Those who want to develop skills as a self-directed learner reorganize continuing medical education and select and use appropriate learning resources are a good match for it.

How is M.D. Anatomy Course Beneficial?

  • After the completion of M.D. Anatomy, candidates can find jobs in hospitals and can run their own units.
  • M.D. Anatomy helps in using educational methods and techniques as applied to the teaching of medical students and paramedical workers and demonstrates adequate managerial skills to function as an effective leader of the team engaged in teaching and research.
  • M.D. Anatomy is also beneficial for further studies such as Ph.D. etc.
  • The course is beneficial to understand critical periods of human growth and development as well as ontogeny of all the organ systems of the body.

M.D. Anatomy Employment Areas

  • Armed Forces
  • Clinical Mentoring Services
  • Healthcare Management Centres
  • Private Nursing Homes
  • Research & Educational Institutes

M.D. Anatomy Job Type

  • Anatomy Reader
  • Lecturer/Assistant Professor
  • Medical Coder
  • Medical Coder Trainee
  • Medical Transcriptionist/Proofer Reader
  • Team Leader/Trainer

Advance Course in M.D. Anatomy