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Ph.D. in
Medicine is a 3 to 5 year full-time Doctoral program in Medicine. The
eligibility criteria for the program is holding a post-graduation degree in
Medicine or MS/MD degree with a minimum aggregate of 55% marks and above from a
recognized university listed under UGC/AIU. The course enables candidates to
get an in-depth insight into various areas of medicine strengthening their core
skills in conducting research.
Some of the
top colleges who offer Ph.D. in Medicine course are as follows:
*Dr.
DY Patil Medical College - Pune
*BLDE
University - Karnataka
*Datta
Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences (DMIMS) - Maharashtra
*Hamdard
Institute of Medical Sciences and Research (HIMSR) - New Delhi
*Sri
Venkateswara Institute of Medical Sciences - Andhra Pradesh
All the
applicants are required to pass the All India Entrance Examination as well as
qualify the round of Personal Interview held by the respective colleges,
thereafter which the process of admission to Ph.D. in Medicine course will be
furthered. In addition, candidates are also required to clear the Pre-Ph.D.
course which is for a duration of 6 months and submit their research proposal
before the commencement of interview process.
Candidates
are required to possess an in-depth knowledge of the scientific principles and
technologies used in streams of Medicine. Those who have expertise in the
different fields of Medical Science as well as possess good analytical and
communicative skills are deemed suitable for the course. Applicants showcasing
an interest in diverse fields of Medicine including Pharma, Neurology,
epidemiology, genetics, etc. can benefit from this course by gaining expansive
knowledge into the field.
Ph.D.
in Medicine: What is it About?
Ph.D. in
Medicine is offered as a combination with Doctorate of Medicine in many medical
schools and universities. The program is particularly designed for those who
wish to conduct research in Medicines, benefitting the student to gain a
broader view of the subject wherein all the major areas of medical science are
covered extensively. Candidates gain an understanding of the major areas of the
course thus helping them in conducting future research work.
The program
spans a duration of 3 to 5 years which can differ based on the college of
admission. Candidates are required to possess the zeal of learning about
medical science, dwelling into areas of expertise, gaining a broader
perspective of the subject. It is necessary for candidates to have the
background knowledge of the field and about the medical sciences, along with
its application in diverse fields of career. Through this program, candidates
gain the advantage for polishing their analytical and innovative skills in
order to apply it in future research work.
Ph.D. in
Medicine Syllabus is designed in a manner wherein along with covering all
the major criteria, the program gradually progresses into conducting of
research, dissertation and compelling the knowledge to build a thesis. The
weightage of the marks will be decided as per the college. Ph.D. in Medicine
covers all the major areas of medicine including Neurology, epidemiology,
genetics as well as various clinical and non-clinical streams. Students have
the liberty to choose their area of specialization in the final year after the
first two years of classroom study comprising of clinical course-work.
The program
helps in building the core competencies of students who wish to major their
expertise in research and development. Doctorates after the successful
completion of the program have the opportunity to begin their career in
Hospitals, Research and Development, Pharmacy, Medical Pharmacology, Biomedical
industries and other such. The aim of the course is to train the students with
required skills of communication, analysis, and competence in order to carry
out their research program efficiently.
Ph.D.
in Medicine: Eligibility
The
eligibility criteria for seeking Ph.D. in Medicine are as follows:
*Candidates
are supposed to have qualified their MD/MS Degree with minimum aggregate marks
of 50% and above from a university which is recognized by the Medical Council
of India, Or
*Those
who have earned a Diploma in National Board (DNB) in any concerned subject can
also apply for admission
*Candidates
who have passed their Post graduation degree in either of M.Optometry or M.Sc.
in Medical Degree from any recognized university in Physiology, Anatomy,
Pharmacology, Microbiology, Biochemistry and so on with a minimum aggregate of
50% marks can also seek admission for the program.
Ph.D.
in Medicine: Admission Process
Applicants
seeking admission to Ph.D. in Medicine course are required to have passed their
post-graduation degree in Medicine or in either field of M.Optometry or M.Sc.
in Medical Degree with a minimum aggregate of 55% for general category and a 5%
relief i.e. 50% marks and above for SC/ST category from a university recognized
by the Medical Council of India. Clearing the All India Entrance Examination is
a prerequisite for admission to the course.
Admissions
are done on the basis of merit list, the marks of which are calculated adding
the scores obtained in the entrance examination and personal interview. The
merit list cut off will be different for different colleges. The application
forms for the program will have to be downloaded from the official websites of
the college, which can be submitted online or offline attaching along with the
documents as mentioned by the university in addition to a NOC from the HOD of
the institute.