Now that you have completed your MBBS course, are you worried about what next?
Are you confused about choosing which postgraduate course?
Are you interested to know more about the MD/MS course available after MBBS?
Read this article to know more
What is the Doctor of Medicine (MD) course?
The Doctor of Medicine (MD) is the 3-year post-graduate programme that can be done after the completion of the MBBS degree. The Doctor of Medicine (MD) is one of the specialities under the medical stream that teaches and prepares future doctors. The main aim of the course is to prepare the students with the various techniques about the study, prevention, diagnosis and treatment of the diseases in the patients. The students of Doctor of Medicine (MD) will develop an in-depth knowledge of the field of medicine and medical science. The Doctor of Medicine (MD) students will become experts by studying about the medicines and treatments. They will develop the expertise to classify various medicines by carrying out various experiments and observations in the laboratories.
What is a Master of Surgery (MS)?
The Master of Surgery (MS) is the 3-year post graduate programme that can be done after the completion of the MBBS. The Master of Surgery (MS) specialises in surgical sciences that are associated with the human body. Some of the specialisations available in Master of Surgery (MS) are General Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Paediatrics, Cardiology etc. The main aim of the course is to train the MBBS students on various surgical techniques and help them to develop expertise in surgical skills in their chosen specialisations. The MS students will be studying about the advanced surgical skills and operating techniques that are related to the specialisations.
Eligibility for Doctor of Medicine (MD)/ Master of Surgery (MS)
The basic eligibility for the Doctor of Medicine (MD)/ Master of Surgery (MS) is that the students should have completed the MBBS degree. The students can apply for the various specialities available in the MD/MS after the completion of MBBS. The MBBS students should apply and qualify the NEET-PG exam to get admission to MD/MS programmes.
