The course is a full-time course pursued at various recognized medical colleges across the country. Some of the top medical colleges offering this course include Government Siddhartha Medical College (Vijayawada), Assam Medial College (Dibrugarh), Government Medical College (Chandigarh), and more.

Admission to this course is done through the NEET PG Entrance exam conducted by the National Board of Examinations, followed by counselling based on the scores of the exam that is conducted by DGHS/MCC/State Authorities.

The fee for pursuing an MD (General Medicine) varies from college to college and is about Rs. 38K to Rs.11.5 lakh per annum.

After completion of their respective course, doctors can either join the job market or pursue a super-specialization course where MD General Medicine is a feeder qualification. Candidates can take reputed jobs in positions as Senior residents, Junior Consultants, Consultants, etc. with an approximate salary range of around Rs 2 to 12 lakh per year.

What is MD in General Medicine?

Doctor of Medicine in General Medicine, also known as MD (General Medicine) or MD Medicine is a three-year postgraduate programme that candidates can pursue after completing MBBS.

General Medicine is the branch of medical science dealing with the various concepts related to the field of identification and diagnosis of diseases by using theoretical knowledge and clinical experience.

National Medical Commission (NMC), the apex medical regulator, has released a Guidelines for Competency-Based Postgraduate Training Programme for MD in General Medicine.

The Competency-Based Postgraduate Training Programme governs the education and training of MD in General Medicine or MD Medicine.

The PG education intends to create specialists who can contribute to high-quality health care and advances in science through research and training.

The required training done by a postgraduate specialist in the field of General Medicine would help the specialist recognize the community's health needs. The student should be competent to handle medical problems effectively and should be aware of the recent advances in their speciality.

The candidate should be a highly competent doctor possessing a broad range of skills that will enable her/him to practice General Medicine independently. The PG candidate should also acquire the basic skills in teaching medical/para-medical students.

The candidate is also expected to know the principles of research methodology and modes of the consulting library. The candidate should regularly attend conferences, workshops, and CMEs to upgrade her/ his knowledge.

Course Highlights

Here are some of the course highlights of MD in General Medicine:

Eligibility Criteria for MD General Medicine

If you want to pursue MD General Medicine in top universities then you must qualify the following eligibility requirements:

• You must have passed an MBBS  degree with a minimum of 55% marks from a recognized university from the medical council of India. 
• Further you are required to score qualifying marks in entrance exams. 
• Some prestigious universities conduct their own entrance exams and to take admission in their Institution you need to qualify the same. 

Datta Meghe Medical College Nagpur is a full-fledged tertiary Medical college in Nagpur, Maharashtra. The College is popularly known as DMMC Nagpur. It was established in 2020, affiliated with Datta Meghe Instt. of Medical Sciences (Deemed University), Nagpur, and recognised by the National Medical Commission (NMC). It is one of the leading Deemed Medical Colleges in Maharashtra.

Datta Meghe Medical College and Hospital Wanadongri, Nagpur 125-acre green campus and is surrounded by medical and health sciences colleges.

Datta Meghe Medical College attached to Shalinitai Meghe Hospital & Research Centre and Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Super Speciality Institute have completely useful 450 beds providing tertiary care along with 24×7 emergency and trauma care, full of all services and advanced technology.

Shalinitai Meghe Hospital is a multi-specialty hospital and around 950 Plus outpatients every day.

The campus of Datta Meghe Medical College Nagpur is spread across 125 acres and is equipped with modern facilities, including a well-stocked library, state-of-the-art laboratories, and well-equipped lecture halls. The college has a team of highly qualified and experienced faculty members who provide quality education to the students. The college also has tie-ups with various hospitals in the city, where students can undergo clinical training and gain practical knowledge. The college also provides hostel facilities to students, with separate hostels for boys and girls.

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