How to  become a Doctor in India 

How to  become a Doctor in India 

Pursue the science stream in school

Physics, chemistry and biology are needed for this career

Sit for the  medical exam

You need to pass the NEET UG to apply for courses

Obtain an MBBS degree

The program lasts 5.5 years, including a one year long internship

What are some of the subjects covered in the MBBS?

Anatomy

Biochemistry

Pharmacology

Physiology

Surgery

Community medicine

Apply for an MD or MS

After deciding whether you want to be a physician or surgeon, you can specialise in an area

What are some of the many specializations?

Dermatology

Gynaecology

Neurosurgery

ENT

Anaesthesiology

Paediatrics

Some Indian universities to study medicine

AIIMS Delhi

KMC Manipal

CMC Vellore

There are many deemed universities that teach medicine

Where can you apply for jobs?

Public or private hospital

Pharmaceutical companies

Biotechnology companies

Research labs

Military medical centres

Or open your own clinic!

What is the expected salary?

There is no direct answer to this.

A doctor’s salary in India can vary significantly, based on their specialization, if they are in the private or public sector, and if they have their own clinic.

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