Career after MBBS in India



Career choices after MBBS in India 

MD/MS/Diploma

The primary choice after MBBS for candidates who wish to advance their medical career is post graduation course in specialties like internal medicine, general surgery, gynecology, pediatrics, ENT etc. After MD/MS you become a specialist doctor. The duration of course is 3 years.

Diploma of National Board (DNB)

Some MBBS graduates also pursue their dreams of becoming a specialist doctor by continuing with a Diploma in the specialist field.
DNB is a postgraduate diploma course offered by the National board of Examinations, and recognized by the MCI. The duration of course is 3 years.
Few glitches that make DNB a second choice to MD/MS is the passing rate in DNB being very low, depending on the course and hospital of choice. Secondly, many hospitals prefer MD/MS candidates over DNB candidates. Thirdly, DNB course is provided mostly in private hospitals where practical exposure is less than govt. hospitals, especially in surgical branches. 

Clinical Research

When it comes to the sphere of research, India has a lot of untapped opportunities. There is an immense need and demand for clinical researchers.
Institutes offering research opportunities are ICMR (Indian Council for Medical Research), CIMAP, CCMB(Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology), St. John's Research institute.

M.Tech

MBBS graduates can take their medical degree to another level by opting for M. Tech in Nanotechnology and medical robotics, Biomedical Engineering and Biological Sciences, Medical Biotechnology, Nano medicine etc.
It is offered in the IIT's for students who want to pursue their careers in, inventing medical machines, developing machines and instruments for health care system.

Masters in Medical Science and Technology (MMST)

MMST is a 3 year post graduate program that teaches engineering skills to medical professionals. MMST graduates are capable of providing technical inputs to various Hospital, Medical Industries and Research Institutes that are working on innovative techniques in Medicine.
It is also offered by the IIT's which deals with Bioinformatics, medical biotechnology, healthcare imaging, Tissue engineering etc. 

Masters in Public Health

Master of Public Health is a 2-year program in healthcare. Organizations such as WHO, McKinsey & Company, UN Children's Fund, PHFI, The Clinton Health Access Initiative, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, etc. hire such postgraduates.
Areas of employment for such postgraduates include hospitals, research centers, educational institutions, research institutions, etc.
They are hired for roles such as Director of Programs and Services, Health Communications Specialist, Public Health Management Analyst, Research Scientist.

Publishing industry 

One of the ways that doctors are updated about the world of medical science and health care is through medical journals. 
There are a number of organisations that are into medical publishing. they prefer recruiting medicos for compilation and editing of articles for publications due to the technicality of the medical world .
If one is interested in research and also have a knack for writing they can even contribute to various journals, magazines, websites and newspaper columns dedicated to the cause of medical science either full-time basis or part-time basis.

Combined Medical Services (CMS)

MBBS graduates can also apply for public service commission examinations (UPSC).
UPSC conducts Combined Medical Services Examination every year for government institutions like Railways, Municipal Corporations recruitment as Medical Officers.

MBA

MBBS graduates can also join the hospital and pharmaceutical companies’ workforce as an administration and management officer.
The demand for Doctor's with an MBA degree is increasing tremendously due to their experience in the medical field.
Institutes offering MBA admit students based on merit list of CAT exam held every year.

Masters in Health Administration (MHA)

It is a 2 year post-graduate degree (M.D.) in Health Administration which helps medical students to acquire the skills required in managing big specialty hospitals, clinics, insurance companies, etc. This career is very rewarding and the payback is also great. 


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