MD in Emergency Medicine

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham (Health Science Campus) Kochi

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Modes

Full Time

Duration

3 Year

Medium

English

Stream

Medical

Overview

DM in Accident and Emergency Medicine is a 3-year doctorate level program that deals with medical assistance in regards to immediate cases that is where quick medication and rehabilitation is required. The structure of the course is designed and crafted with the aim of preparing the students in regards to the real-life challenges that would come in their way while practicing medicine in the practical world. Accidents or medical emergency like heart attacks, paralysis attack, choking of windpipe etc are situations which require an immediate and quick response from the side of medical attendants/doctors. Under such circumstances, a trained and skilled medical professional is what that is required to handle the situation in an effective manner.

A doctorate program in Accident and Emergency Medicine aims at equipping candidates with prevention, diagnosis, quick management, and rehabilitation related skills and knowledge that are attached to the treatment of the patient under such circumstances. The eligibility criteria for admission into DM (Accident and Emergency Medicine) course is MD (Post graduation) from a Medical Council of India (MCI) recognized university with a minimum of 55% marks in aggregate (45%-50% marks in case of SC/ST candidates). Apart from this candidate applying for institutes like AIIMS, JIPMER would have to qualify the respective entrance exam in order to be eligible for admission.

The course structure is designed in a manner so, as to impart knowledge and skills that a practicing doctor would require while handling emergency and accident cases which require quick reaction and response.The functional area of study deals with the treatment and medication of human body that is under the influence of biological attack like attack heart attack or had suffered injuries due to accidents.
DM in Accident and Emergency Medicine pass out student can be employed in various health establishments across the country as well as abroad. One can also choose to go for self-employment in face of private clinics and hospitals; however, this would require one to gain some experience as a medical practitioner. 

Eligibility

·         Candidate must have completed MD (that is Post graduation) studies from an MCI recognized central/state university.

·         A minimum aggregate score of 55% (relaxable for SC/ST/OBC candidates) at the Post graduation (Master's level) is required.

·         Candidate must have passed the final year exams before the commencement of the course (For final year MD (Post Graduation) candidates only).

·         Candidates must satisfy all other eligibility criteria’s as revised by the college and University from time to time.

·         There shall be no backlog in any subject at Master's level that is yet to be cleared at the time of admissions.

Admission Process

Admissions to the course are based on the common entrance test based procedure as well as a separate entrance exam conducted by respective medical college/university. Some national medical colleges like AIIMS and JIPMER conduct a separate entrance exam for admissions into Doctorate of Medicine (DM) course. Some of the prominent exams for admission into DM (Accident and Emergency Medicine) course are:

·         JIPMER Entrance test

·         AIIMS Entrance test

Career Prospects

Doctorate in Accident and Emergency related Medication pass out can be employed in a host of positions like a Medical officer, Emergency medicine expert, Residential medical doctor, Attending Consultant etc. There are plenty of opportunities for candidates in government sector as well. Candidates can apply for services in government hospitals, primary, secondary, and tertiary health care centers. Defense forces also recruit Doctors for Armed forces medical services where they are expected to deliver their services to the armed forces of the country.

Candidates can also apply for government opportunities exam conducted by UPSC. The exam offers an opportunity to serve as a Medical officer in the various central government headed health institutions. Those specializing in this field are required in areas such as laboratories, pharmaceuticals, surgery, etc.

 

 

Job Opportunities
Job profile Job description Average salary
Chief surgeon The Chief Surgeon's responsibilities are to manage hospital staff, department directors and physicians to ensure the highest standards of quality and service are met in each surgical department and in the facility as a whole. The Chief Surgeon plays a significant role in developing policies and goals for the organisation/institution. The Chief Surgeon's responsibilities are to manage hospital staff, department directors and physicians to ensure the highest standards of quality and service are met in each surgical department and in the facility as a whole. The Chief Surgeon plays a significant role in developing policies and goals for the organisation/institution. 9,81,000 in 0-2 Years
Emergency medicine expert The job deals with the providing therapeutic care to patients who are under the influence of any emergency condition. The job deals with the providing therapeutic care to patients who are under the influence of any emergency condition. 3,00,000 in 0-2 Years
Attending Medical Consultant The job involves periodic visits to the hospital or clinic for checkups, surgery or consultation. The job involves periodic visits to the hospital or clinic for checkups, surgery or consultation. 4,00,000 in 0-2 Years
Residential doctor The job involves practicing of medicine under the supervision or guidance of any senior medical practitioner. The job involves practicing of medicine under the supervision or guidance of any senior medical practitioner. 3,00,000 in 0-2 Years
Chief Medical In charge Work profile involves the person to be in a senior role. He/she is placed as a head of any health establishment. Co-ordination among officials and ensuring smooth conduct of process are the key responsibilities entrusted to a medical in charge. Work profile involves the person to be in a senior role. He/she is placed as a head of any health establishment. Co-ordination among officials and ensuring smooth conduct of process are the key responsibilities entrusted to a medical in charge. 5,00,000 in 0-2 Years

* Average salary are subjective to change based on various factors


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The medium of MD in Emergency Medicine course is English
Duration of the MD in Emergency Medicine course is 3 Year
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