M.D. (Tropical Medicine)

Doctor of Medicine in Tropical Medicine

M.D. Tropical Medicine or Doctor of Medicine in Tropical Medicine is a two-year post-graduate programme. Tropical medicine is the branch of medicine that deals with health problems that occur uniquely, are more widespread, or prove more difficult to control in tropical and subtropical regions. Involved in diagnosis and treatment of the patient suffering from Leukaemia, Thalassemia, Haemophilia & other bleeding disorder, Lymphomas and patients having other haematological disorder (both indoor & outdoor). This program focuses broadly on issues of tropical health and on clinical tropical medicine.  Toward the program's conclusion, students will have acquired a strong scientific basis for preventing, diagnosing, treating, and controlling tropical health problems.

Doctor of Medicine in Tropical 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 universities and institutes conduct an entrance examination for admission.

Doctor of Medicine in Tropical Medicine Syllabus

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

Doctor of Medicine in Tropical Medicine Colleges

• The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai
• Medical Council of India, New Deldi

Doctor of Medicine in Tropical Medicine Course Suitability

• Doctor of Medicine in Tropical Medicine is suitable to provide training for students who wish to be eligible for certification in clinical tropical medicine and traveller’s health.
• The course helps to identify the health needs of a community and discuss ways of improving health at village and district level.

How is Doctor of Medicine in Tropical Medicine Beneficial?

• Doctor of Medicine in Tropical Medicine is beneficial to understand the importance of the social, cultural and economic setting of people and communities in the planning and implementation of health services and disease control.
• Diagnose and treat patients suffering from the major parasitic and communicable diseases of the tropics, Identify stages of parasites important in the diagnosis of tropical disease.
• It helps to recognize the main genera of insect vectors of disease and understand their behaviour sufficiently to discuss control methods intelligently.

Doctor of Medicine in Tropical Medicine Employment Areas

• World Health Organization (WHO)
• Epidemiology Intelligence Service (EIS)
• Colleges & Universities
• Government and Private Hospitals
• Self-Private Clinics

Doctor of Medicine in Tropical Medicine Job Types

• General Physician
• ICU Resident
• MD Internal Medicine
• Consultant Orthopedic
• Medical Advisor
• Lecturer/Professor