Doctorate of Medicine or MD Anesthesiology is a 2-years doctoral level course which is divided into four semester. This course in anesthesiology focuses on the use of drugs that reduce pain by causing insensitivity. Students seeking admission in MD Anesthesiology are required to have completed MBBS course from a recognized university with minimum 55% marks in aggregate. To take admission in MD Anesthesiology colleges in India, one has to clear the entrance exam of NEET PG. The average course fee in India ranges between INR 10,000 and 8 lacs, depending upon the institute offering the course. The average annual starting salary offered in India to successful postgraduates of the course ranges between INR 1 and 12 lacs, depending upon the candidate’s expertise in the field.
MD Anesthesiology: Entrance Exams
Some of the entrance exam students usually apply for are listed below:
1) AP EAMCET
2) AIIMS MBBS
3) CENTAC
4) NIMHANS
5) AIIMS PG
MD Anesthesiology: Job Profile
• Lecturer - Average Salary 7,00,000 to 8,00,000 per annum
• Critical Care Specialist - Average Salary 8,00,000 to 10,00,000
• Anesthetist- Average Salary 7,00,000 to 9,00,000
• Consultant - Average Salary 6,00,000 to 8,00,000 per annum
• Content Writer (Medical) - Average Salary 3,00,000 to 4,00,000 per annum
MD Anesthesiology: Future Scope
After MD Anaesthesiology graduates can choose to do jobs or to do higher studies. Additional degrees in the same field can help to increase job opportunities. Higher Education options for MD Anaesthesiology are:
• DM Anaesthesiology
• Ph.D. Anaesthesiology
• M.Phil Anaesthesiology
• Certificate Courses