A haematologist is a medical practitioner specializing in the studies of blood and its related diseases which may include disorders with blood cells, bone marrow, and the vascular system in general.
Haematologist job includes consulting with their patients to understand their symptoms and diagnose the blood-related diseases like sickle cell anaemia, thrombosis, leukaemia and certain genetic disorders such as haemophilia by examining the blood samples collected from the diseased person in their laboratories. Haematologists may also perform surgeries if and when required depending upon the extent of the problem.
As blood is one of the most important and widely connected parts of the human body, any problems in the blood can hamper the working of the other vital parts as well. Considering this it becomes more important to diagnose the problem related to blood as fast as possible and prescribe the most effective treatment. This makes the Hematologist all the more important and sorts after medical practitioner.
With increasing blood-related diseases the demand for Hematologist is on the rise with time thereby created the acute need of aspiring candidates with excellent ability and interest in this area of medication. Aspiring candidates with knowledge of the latest medical developments in the field of Hematology, zeal to work in demanding conditions and genuine care and concern for their patients can become successful Hematologist by acquiring a required qualification.
Haematologist Eligibility
Candidates aspiring to become Hematologist must possess a 5½ years MBBS degree followed by 2- 3 years MD (Medicine)/DNB course. After attaining the Master's degree candidates have to do D.M. (Hematology) to specialize in the field of Hematology.
Haematologist Required Skills
- Haematologists should have high levels of clinical expertise and intellectual rigour to cope with frequent changes in the field.
- They should also be able to receive, prepare and interpret results from blood samples and bone marrow aspirates and biopsies.
- They should have also skills to produce quantitative reports and text to assist in test result interpretation and analysis.
- Along with above these, they also possess have strong teamwork skills; be passionate about the wellbeing of others; be patient, supportive and emotionally robust to work with patients.
How to become a Haematologist?
Aspiring candidates have to follow the below-given steps to become a Hematologist.
Step 1
Students who have appeared or are appearing in +2 (with Physics, Chemistry and Biology as main subjects) have to appear in an Medical Entrance Tests conducted by the various state and Independent bodies like PMT, taken by Punjab Government and AIPMT (Pre Medical Test) taken by the CBSE to admit candidates in various medical institutions affiliated with it.
The separate test is conducted by some of the highly rated medical institutions like AIIMS, PGI, GMCH, AFMC Pune etc. These exams are generally held in the month of May-June.
Step 2
After completion of this four and half year of MBBS degree course and one year and six months, compulsory training one has to go for M.D.(Medicine).
Aspiring MBBS doctors have to appear in Post Graduate Medical Entrance Tests like All India Post Graduate Medical/Dental Entrance Exam and Jawaharlal Institute of Post-graduate Medical Education and Research Entrance Exam.
However, some institutes also provide admission on the basis of marks obtained in MBBS course and work experience of the aspiring candidates.
Step 3
After completing M.D.(Medicine) the aspiring candidates can enrol for D.M.(Hematology) - a 3 years courses - for specialization in the field of Hematology.
Step 4
After completion of three years of D.M.(Hematology) course and getting the requisite registration from Medical Council of India, the budding Hematologist can get jobs in reputed Government and Private Hospitals like AIIMS etc. Haematologist with good entrepreneurial skill can also open their own Clinic and provide services to the patients.
Haematologist Job Description
Haematologist job description includes working with patients suffering from diseases related to the blood and its various components like cell etc. Haematologist along with taking care of their patients is also supposed to work in the lab analyzing blood samples, performing procedures or surgeries.
Haematologist Career Prospects
Prospect for Hematologist appears bright in the coming times due to the rapid increase in patients inflicted with the diseases related to the Blood. They can also get placed in the Hematology department of reputed Hospitals like AIIMS, MAX etc. More enterprising Hematologist can also open own Clinic. Some Hematologist can also opt for teaching jobs in different medical schools and colleges and teach their students basic techniques and treatments. Research is the other best option for the genius in the field.
Haematologist Salary
Haematologist in Government sector can expect to get nearly Rs.50,000 to Rs.60,000, depending upon his experience and expertise. Besides they are also entitled to various other associated with it, such as free accommodation, medical coverage, and pension, paid vacation, sick days, and holidays as well as a flexible work schedule. Haematologist engaged in a Corporate sector can expect anything between Rs.80,000 to Rs.1,00,000 per month.
Haematologist with an excellent track record running their own clinic has the ability to earn much more.
