Full Time
3 Year
English
Medical
Overview
Doctorate
of Medicine in Endocrinology is a three years Post Doctorate super-specialty
course in the field of medicine. Endocrinology is a branch of medicine that
studies the system of endocrine. This branch deals with the diagnosis and
treatment of diseases that affect the human glands. In this course, students
learn to treat conditions that are complex and involve many systems of human
body. Students of DM Endocrinology study the system of glands, their related
hormones and problems and solutions within. Hormones are the chemicals released
in the body that govern the actions of different organs of the body. Examples
of hormones are thyroid hormone, growth hormone and insulin. Each of them is
responsible for carrying out different tasks.
The
course, DM in Endocrinology focuses primarily on the endocrine organs (organs
that secrete hormones). These organs are pituitary, thyroid, adrenals, ovaries,
testes, and pancreas. Students after studying DM Endocrinology become
endocrinologists who are physicians specializing in treating disorders of the
endocrine system like diabetes, hyperthyroidism, and many others. Under this
medical specialty, the diagnostic evaluation of a wide variety of symptoms
related to endocrine glands is scanned. The diseases caused due to dysfunction
of endocrine glands are investigated by excitation/stimulation or
inhibition/suppression testing. Students need extensive knowledge of clinical
chemistry along with biochemistry to understand and imply the uses and
limitations of the investigations conducted. Students of DM Endocrinology will
conduct diagnostic imaging of endocrine organs.
Majority of endocrine disorders are chronic diseases that need lifelong care
and support. Some of the most common and widespread endocrine diseases include
diabetes, thyroid and PMS among others. Care needs to be given to patients of
diabetes, obesity and other chronic diseases. A person willing to study DM in
Endocrinology must possess the following skills. These will help him to fare
well in his career ahead.
·
A
caring personality and humble attitude are the two qualities that are of paramount
importance.
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Communication
skills are required as the students have to convey their research findings and
discuss the treatment with other medical staff.
·
Patience
and intense interest to hear the patient's side of the story are really
important.
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Ability
to work as part of a team and capable of working long, irregular hours in
high-stress medical environments.
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Good
managerial skills are also necessary as you will have to manage other
administrative employees.
·
Problem-solver
by nature. Must have observing, listening and inquisitive appetite.
·
Should
have reading, enquiring and researching habits to find solutions to difficult
issues.
Eligibility
·
The
students must have completed their 10+2 level of schooling with subjects like
biology, chemistry and physics.
·
The
student must have successfully completed their MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine and
Bachelor of Surgery) from a reputed college or institution. MBBS is a 5½ years
course and includes a one-year internship period as well.
Admission
Process
Given
below are some of the entrance exams for DM Endocrinology:
·
All
India D.M / M.Ch. Entrance Examination
·
All
India Institute of Medical Science Entrance Exam (AIIMS)
·
Banaras
Hindu University Entrance Exam
·
Delhi
University Super Specialty Entrance Test – DUMET
·
University
Of Delhi Entrance Exam
Career
Prospects
Postgraduates
of DM Endocrinology also have a central role as being the coordinators of the
multidisciplinary teams. Most endocrinologists have additional training in
internal medicine.
Students of DM Endocrinology have a vast career ahead. The opportunity to
diagnose and manage complex diseases that relate to endocrine systems is
challenging and rewarding. There is a need for highly skilled professionals who
can tackle such hurdles
The Clinical services under which the endocrinologist get to work consists of
specialised clinics who have a consultative service for transitional care,
secondary care, and the community care. The job of an endocrinologist involves
both ward based consultations and looking after medical inpatients.
| Job profile | Job description | Average salary | |
| Endocrinologist | An endocrinologist is a medical professional who has specializes in the treatment of endocrine diseases. He handles the disorders that affect the endocrine system and hormone dysfunction. These diseases may occur in multiple glands throughout the body that may create problem in reproduction, growth, bone health or metabolism. | An endocrinologist is a medical professional who has specializes in the treatment of endocrine diseases. He handles the disorders that affect the endocrine system and hormone dysfunction. These diseases may occur in multiple glands throughout the body that may create problem in reproduction, growth, bone health or metabolism. | 25,00,000 in 0-2 Years |
| Diabetologists | Diabetologists are those doctors who are licensed and specialize in the sole field of diabetes. These doctors have a background in endocrinology. | Diabetologists are those doctors who are licensed and specialize in the sole field of diabetes. These doctors have a background in endocrinology. | 11,00,000 in 0-2 Years |
* Average salary are subjective to change based on various factors
