Doctor of Medicine in General Medicine
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Duration
2 Years
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Level
Post Graduation
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Type
Degree
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Eligibility
Graduation
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M.D. General Medicine or Doctor of Medicine in General Medicine is a postgraduate Medicine Course. General Medicine is the medical specialty dealing with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of adult diseases. Individuals while pursuing this course acquire in-depth knowledge about the field of medical science through experimentation, observation, theoretical knowledge and practical exposure. The duration of the course of two years and it may be three years as per their rules and regulations.
M.D. General Medicine Eligibility
- Candidates should have an M.B.B.S. pass degree from recognized university.
M.D. General Medicine Syllabus
Syllabus of General Medicine as prescribed by various Universities and Colleges.
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Sr. No.
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Subjects of Study
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1
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Knowledge
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a) Applied basic science knowledge
b) Biostatistics and clinical epidemiology
c) Diseases with reference to General Medicine
d) Recent advances
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2
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Skills
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a) Ability to carry out research
b) Ability to teach undergraduate students
c) Counseling patients and relatives
d) Decision-making
e) Diagnostic investigation and procedures
f) Monitoring seriously ill patients
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3
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Teaching & Learning Activities
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a) Clinico-radiological and clinicopathological conferences
b) Conferences, symposia, seminars and CMEs
c) In-house and guest lectures
d) Journal conferences
e) Long and short topic presentations
f) Participation in workshops, updates, conferences
g) PG Case presentation clinics
h) Research review
i) Teaching undergraduate
j) Use and maintenance of biomedical equipment
k) Ward rounds, case presentations and discussions
l) Ward/OPD patient management
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M.D. General Medicine Colleges
M.D. General Medicine Course Suitability
- He/she should be able to manage medical emergencies and carry out research and undergraduate medical teaching.
- They should be able to carry out research and publication.
- They should be able to diagnose and treat common medical illnesses and have enough knowledge of rare diseases, advances and technologies in medicine.
- They should have an appropriate knowledge regarding treatment and early disposal, prompt diagnosis and management of emergencies, update knowledge, teach and guide undergraduate (M.B.B.S.) students.
How is M.D. General Medicine Course Beneficial?
- Aspirants who are willing to take up this profession must have proper information in this field. They can seek employment in government and private hospitals.
- They can also work in nursing homes or do private practice in healthcare centers or in clinics. Private practitioners in this field can earn good remuneration.
- They have job scopes in medical colleges and research institutes as researchers.
M.D. General Medicine Employment Areas
- Biomedical Companies
- Hospitals & Clinics
- Medicine Manufacturing Companies
- Military Services
- Research & Educational Institutes
- Self-employment (chemist Shops)
M.D. General Medicine Job Types
- Associate Professor
- Bacteriologist
- Broad Specialist
- Casualty Medical Officer
- General Medicine Consultant
- General Physician
- General Surgeon
- Gynaecologist
- House Officer/RMO
- Obstetrician
- Physiologist
- Product Manager, Sr. Product Manager
