M.D. (Transfusion Medicine)

Doctor of Medicine in Transfusion Medicine

M.D. Transfusion Medicine or Doctor of Medicine in Transfusion Medicine is a postgraduate Medicine course. Transfusion medicine is a multidisciplinary area concerned with the proper use of blood and blood components in the treatment of human diseases. Transfusion Medicine has now emerged as a distinct speciality which is not limited to the blood bank laboratory but has reached the patient’s bedside.  Last few decades have witnessed rapid technological advances which have changed the scope and scenario of transfusion medicine services. Transfusion medicine is an unusual speciality in several respects: It combines both direct and indirect aspects of patient care, it cuts across the traditional divisions among medical disciplines, and it is practised in settings as different as a community blood centre and a hospital transfusion service.

M.D. Transfusion Medicine Eligibility      

• Candidates should have passed an M.B.B.S. degree with minimum 50% marks from a recognised university board.
• Some of the very reputed institutes conduct an entrance examination for admission.

M.D. Transfusion Medicine Syllabus

Syllabus of Transfusion Medicine as prescribed by various Universities and Colleges.

M.D. Transfusion Medicine Colleges

• All India Institute of Medical Sciences - AIIMS Rishikesh, Dehradun

M.D. Transfusion Medicine Course Suitability

• Candidates should have the capacity to recognize the symptoms and signs of haemolytic and non-haemolytic transfusion reactions and demonstrate knowledge of the path physiology, treatment, outcomes and prevention of these complications.
• The fellow must be able to work in the hospital on all days and times of the week and be frequently on emergency call.
• They must have the ability to apply the principles of a massive transfusion protocol and communicate these to clinicians.
• They should have excellent verbal and written communication skills in English to consult on transfusion cases with faculty, veterinary and nursing staff and students are essential.

How is M.D. Transfusion Medicine Course Beneficial?

• Candidates can find jobs in Medical, Healthcare and Hospitals.
• The course is suitable to train medical and para-medical personnel in related areas and to function as an apical medical and research department in the country in this field.
• The course provides both the opportunity for and appropriate guidance in, developing an investigative project. The experience is not only valuable to those seeking academic careers; it helps all fellows critically assess new advances and understand the role of investigation in the field.
• The program is beneficial to provide both a broad exposure to different experiences and ample opportunities to develop clinical, teaching and investigative skills.

M.D. Transfusion Medicine Employment Areas

• Colleges & Universities
• Govt. Healthcare Services
• Hospitals
• Military Services
• Private Clinics

M.D. Transfusion Medicine Job Types

• Blood Bank Technologist
• Clinical Associate
• Consultant
• Laboratory Auxillary Trainee
• Medical Officer
• Professor
• Technician
• Territory Sale Executive