M.D. (Dermatology, Venereology & Leprology)

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Doctor of Medicine in Dermatology, Venereology & Leprology

Duration

2 Years

Level

Post Graduation

Type

Degree

Eligibility

Graduation

M.D. Dermatology, Venereology & Leprology or Doctor of Medicine in Dermatology, Venereology & Leprology is a postgraduate Dermatology program. The MD degree is a higher degree and representative of specialty training. The course encompasses various subjects like Basic pathological reactions of the skin, Biology & Development of skin genetics in relation to skin the structure and development of skin, Basic Dermatopathology, Immunology of dermatological disease, Cellular and molecular biology of inflammation, repair & carcinogenesis. The course deals with the patient without confining care to genitourinary problems.

M.D. Dermatology, Venereology & Leprology Eligibility      

  • Students should have completed an M.B.B.S from a recognised university board.
  • Some of the very reputed universities and institutes conduct an entrance examination for admission.

M.D. Dermatology, Venereology & Leprology Syllabus

Syllabus of Dermatology, Venereology & Leprology as prescribed by various Universities and Colleges.

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Subjects of Study

 

Theory

1

Allied Basic Sciences

2

Clinical Dermatology

3

Papulosquamous Diseases & Disorders of Keratinisation

4

Vesiculo-Bullous Disorders

5

Disorders of Epidermal Appendages and Related Disorders

6

Epidermal and Appendageal Tumours

7

Disorders of Melanocytes

8

Inflammatory and Neoplastic Disorders of The Dermis

9

Lymphomas, Pseudolymphomas Related Conditions Disorders of Subcutaneous Tissue

10

Disorders of The Mucocutaneous Integument

11

Cutaneous Changes in Disorders of Altered Reactivity

12

Skin Changes Due to Mechanical and Physical Factors

13

Photomedicine, Photobiology and Photoimmunology In Relation to Skin

14

Disorders Due to Drugs and Chemical Agents

15

Dermatology and The Ages of Man

16

Skin Lesions in Nutritional Metabolic and Heritable Disorders

17

Skin Manifestations of Hematologic Disorders

18

Skin Manifestations of Systemic Disease

19

Skin Manifestations of Rheumatiologic Disease

20

Cutaneous Manifestations of Diseases in Other Organ Systems

21

Bacterial Diseases with Cutaneous Involvement

22

Fungal Diseases with Cutaneous Involvement

23

Viral and Ricketsial Disease

24

Topical Therapy

25

Topical Agents

26

Systemic Therapy

27

Photochemotherapy and Phototherapy

28

Dermatosurgery

29

Venereology

30

Leprosy

31

Practicals

 

M.D. Dermatology, Venereology & Leprology Colleges

M.D. Dermatology, Venereology & Leprology Course Suitability

  • M.D. Dermatology, Venereology & Leprology is suitable to maintain standards of medical practice at the highest possible level throughout a professional career.
  • The course helps to develop a cadre of specialists in Venereology with the requisite knowledge, skills and attitudes to function as consultants in venereology.

How is M.D. Dermatology, Venereology & Leprology Course Beneficial?

  • Candidates gain knowledge of the scientific method adequate to provide a rational basis for present and future venereological practice and to assimilate the advances in knowledge.
  • Professionals can opt for teaching jobs in universities and colleges.

M.D. Dermatology, Venereology & Leprology Employment Areas

  • Clinics and Dispensaries
  • Healthcare Services
  • Military Services
  • Nursing Homes
  • Private or Govt. Hospitals
  • Research & Medical Colleges

M.D. Dermatology, Venereology & Leprology Job Types

  • Dermatologist
  • General Physician
  • Lab Technician/Wellness Executive
  • Lecturer/Professor
  • Medical Research Project Manager
  • Scientific Analyst
  • Therapist