M.D. (Tuberculosis & Respiratory Medicine)

Doctor of Medicine in Tuberculosis & Respiratory Medicine

M.D. Tuberculosis & Respiratory Medicine or Doctor of Medicine in Tuberculosis & Respiratory Medicine is a postgraduate Medicine programme. The course describes aetiology, pathophysiology, principles of diagnosis and management of common problems including emergencies, in adults and children. It helps to develop communication skills, in the skill to explain various option available in management and to obtain a truly informed consent from the patient. A candidate pursuing the course should work in the institution as a full-time student. No candidate should be permitted to run a clinic/laboratory/nursing home while studying a postgraduate course.

M.D. Tuberculosis & Respiratory Medicine Eligibility    

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

M.D. Tuberculosis & Respiratory Medicine Syllabus

Syllabus of Tuberculosis & Respiratory Medicine as prescribed by various Universities and Colleges.

M.D. Tuberculosis & Respiratory Medicine Colleges

• The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai

M.D. Tuberculosis & Respiratory Medicine Course Suitability

• M.D. Tuberculosis & Respiratory Medicine is suitable for those candidates who want to identify social, economic, environmental, biological and emotional determinants of patient and institute diagnostic, therapeutic, rehabilitative, preventive and primitive measures to provide holistic care.
• After the course, the student should be able to diagnose the illness based on the analysis of history, physical examination and investigative work up and plan and deliver comprehensive treatment for illness using principles of rational drug therapy.

How is M.D. Tuberculosis & Respiratory Medicine Course Beneficial?

• Candidates can find jobs in Clinics, Government Hospitals, Healthcare Centres, Medical Institutes, and Nursing Homes & Research Institutes.
• The course is beneficial to develop skills as a self-directed learner, recognize continuing educational needs, use appropriate learning resources, and critically analyse relevant published literature to practice evidence-based paediatrics.
• They can become teachers in schools on private and government basis and can go for permanent lectureship after passing the UGC-NET exam.

M.D. Tuberculosis & Respiratory Medicine Employment Areas

• Govt./Pvt. Hospitals
• Medical Labs
• Military Healthcare Services
• Research & Medical Institutes
• Self-employment (clinics)

M.D. Tuberculosis & Respiratory Medicine Job Types

• Associate/Assistant Lecturer
• Junior Research Scientist
• National Consultant
• Professor
• Research Associate
• Technical Assistant