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MD
Family Medicine is a 2-year postgraduate level program in the field of
Medicine. Students who wish to pursue this program must hold an MBBS degree in
relevant discipline from an institute approved by the Medical Council of India
(MCI). Admission to this course will be offered strictly on the basis of
candidate’s performance in the entrance examination conducted by the College/
University followed by Personal Interview. Students who want to get expertise
in the field of Family Medicine and want to become a Physician in the same
field are well suited to this course. MD Family Medicine course focuses on
providing comprehensive health care for people of all ages.
The
career options in MD Family Medicine course include employment in various
organizations such as in Medical Colleges and Universities, Hospitals, Social
Welfare Groups, Military Services etc. On completion of this course, students
can get jobs with various profiles such as a Lecturer/ Professor, General
Physician, Physiologist, Casualty Medical Officer, Consultant etc.
Eligibility
Candidates
seeking admission to MD Family Medicine program must hold a MBBS degree in
relevant discipline or equivalent from a MCI approved institute. To get
admission to this program, student are required to clear the cut-off percent
set by the College or University in the entrance test followed by Personal
Interview.
Admission
Procedure
Admission
to MD Family Medicine course will be offered strictly based on candidate’s
performance in the entrance test conducted by the admission authorities
followed by Personal Interview. Admission to this course will commence from
August. Students willing to pursue this course can apply for the same either
online or offline.
In
order to fill the application form online, students have to visit the official
website of the College/ University and enter all the details correctly in the
form. After completing the registration, the admission authorities will contact
you after which you are required to visit the College/ University in person
with all the necessary documents such as MBBS degree, Mark Sheet, ID proof, and
Photographs. Students can also apply offline by purchasing the application form
from the College and submit the same after filling it correctly.
Career
Prospects
MD
Family Medicine course will help students to perform research activities in the
field of Medicine and can develop a career as a Physician in this field. This
course is best for those students who want to help the people in need and
manage complex diseases. On completion of this course, several opportunities
exist for students such as they could become a Teacher/ Lecturer, General Physician,
Physiologist, Casualty Medical Officer, Consultant etc.
Job profile | Job description | Average salary | |
Physician | General physicians treat, diagnose, and manage a wide range of conditions, infections, and the flu, including sprains, and they will determine if the condition warrants a specialist or more intensive care. They work today seek to promote both emotional and physical well-being by educating patients on healthy lifestyles, they encouraging good habits and helping end bad ones such as smoking and overeating. | General physicians treat, diagnose, and manage a wide range of conditions, infections, and the flu, including sprains, and they will determine if the condition warrants a specialist or more intensive care. They work today seek to promote both emotional and physical well-being by educating patients on healthy lifestyles, they encouraging good habits and helping end bad ones such as smoking and overeating. | 5,87,000 in 0-2 Years |
Professor | Professor is an academic rank at universities and other post-secondary education and research institutions in most countries. Literally, professor derives from Latin as a "person who professes". Professors are usually experts in their field and teachers of the highest rank | Professor is an academic rank at universities and other post-secondary education and research institutions in most countries. Literally, professor derives from Latin as a "person who professes". Professors are usually experts in their field and teachers of the highest rank | 16,73,000 in 0-2 Years |
Casualty Medical Officer | A Casualty Medical Officer is a person who attends a patient immediately by carefully looking at his medical history. | A Casualty Medical Officer is a person who attends a patient immediately by carefully looking at his medical history. | 6,50,000 in 0-2 Years |
* Average salary are subjective to change based on various factors