Tropical Medicine
Doctor of medicine or MD Tropical Medicine is a 3 years postgraduate level course. This course focuses on the study of various concepts related to the field of studying and understanding the dynamics from scratch of topical medicine, unique diseases and infections.
The basic eligibility criteria for MD in Tropical Medicine course a candidate must have an undergraduate MBBS degree from any college/university recognized by the Medical Council Of India (MCI). Some of the very reputed universities and institutes conduct an entrance examination for admission. The fee for pursuing n MD in Tropical Medicine varies from college to college. The Average course fee is INR 49,000 to INR 8 lakhs per annum.
MD in Tropical Medicine: Entrance Exams
Some universities and institutes or states may also conduct their own entrance exam for MS Tropical Medicine admission. The exams are:
1) NEET- PG
2) AIIMS, New Delhi
3) PGIMER, Chandigarh
4) JIPMER, Puducherry
5) NIMHANS, Bengaluru
MD in Tropical Medicine: Career Options
After completing an MD in Tropical Medicine , candidates will get employment opportunities in Government as well as in the private sector.
Some of the various job profiles are listed below:
• General Physician
• ICU Resident
• MD Internal Medicine
• Consultant Orthopedic
• Medical Advisor
• Lecturer/Professor
MD in Tropical Medicine: Employment Areas
• World Health Organization (WHO)
• Epidemiology Intelligence Service (EIS)
• Colleges & Universities
• Government and Private Hospitals
• Self-Private Clinics