M.D. (Blood Transfusion and Immunohaematology)

Doctor of Medicine in Blood Transfusion and Immunohaematology

M.D. Blood Transfusion & Immunohaematology or Doctor of Medicine in Blood Transfusion & Immunohaematology is a postgraduate Medicine 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 a study of 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.

M.D. Blood Transfusion & Immunohaematology Eligibility       

• Candidates should have passed a Bachelor's Degree from any recognized University with minimum 45% marks in or any other equivalent qualification.
• Some of the very reputed universities and colleges conduct an entrance examination for admission.

M.D. Blood Transfusion & Immunohaematology Syllabus

Syllabus of Blood Transfusion & Immunohaematology as prescribed by various Universities and Colleges.

M.D. Blood Transfusion & Immunohaematology Colleges

• Jawaharlal Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education and Research - JIPMER, Puducherry
• University of Jammu, Jammu

M.D. Blood Transfusion & Immunohaematology Course Suitability

• Applicants willing to have a didactic education and practical training in all aspects of blood transfusion technology; to develop the knowledge required to analyse immuno-haematology problems are suitable for it.
• M.D. Blood Transfusion & Immunohaematology 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. 

How is M.D. Blood Transfusion & Immunohaematology Course Beneficial?

• M.D. Blood Transfusion & Immunohaematology helps to impart training and stimulate interest in research in the field of Transfusion Medicine. 
• It 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. 
• The course provides experience in blood center policies such as donor recruitment, collection, and storage and preservation, administration of blood and blood components and to develop those qualities needed for competent managerial and academic responsibilities. 
• They can also find employment opportunities in private blood banks and in the critical care units of the Government and private hospitals.
• They can find employment opportunities in Government-run research institutions and blood banks. 

M.D. Blood Transfusion & Immunohaematology Employment Areas

• Blood Banks
• Colleges & Universities
• Hospitals
• Military Services
• Self-employment (clinic)

M.D. Blood Transfusion & Immunohaematology Job Types

• Blood Bank Manager
• Blood Bank Supervisor/Technical Manager
• Blood Bank Technician
• Blood Transfusion Officer
• Quality Manager
• Transfusion Medicine Consultant