MD Paediatrics Medicine (Doctor of Medicine in Paediatrics Medicine)
The MBBS Students who pursue Paediatrics specialisation are formally known as MD Paediatric doctors. The main role of a MD Paediatric doctor is to help keep children healthy by regularly checking their growth and development. They help prevent illness by giving vaccinations and general health advice. As a Paediatrician one works as a primary care physician to provide treatment for the growing children. They also diagnose and treat a wide range of general health conditions, give vaccinations and offer appropriate health advice to young children and their parents or caregivers.The Paediatricians are doctors who manage medical conditions affecting infants, children and young people. They are divided into 4 main areas they are:
- General Paediatrics: They basically work in hospitals and cover all the treatments for the children from age 6 to 16. Most of them have generalist role
- Neonatology: They are specialised doctors that look after newly born babies. They mainly work in neonatal intensive care units where the premature babies are given treatments.
- Community Paediatrics: These are the doctors who are based in the community and look after the children with developmental, social or behavioural problems and those with physical ability
- Paediatric Cardiology: This is a small area where the doctors usually diagnose and treat children with cardiac conditions
MD Pediatrics course details
| Duration | 3 Years |
|---|---|
| Level | Master Level |
| Admission Mode | Merit/Management |
| Entrance Exam | NEET-PG |
| Type of Institution | Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Science/ Deemed University/ Private University. |
| Eligibility | The candidate should be a graduate in Medicine (M.B.B.S)from any university recognised by the Medical Council of India. The candidate should have completed satisfactorily the Rotating compulsory internship of one year in an institution recognised by the Medical Council of India he candidate should have obtained permanent Registration of any State Medical Council. No candidate shall be admitted to any post graduate degree / diploma course unless the candidate has obtained and produced the eligibility certificate issued by the University. NEET PG is mandatory* |
| Fees |
KEA: (The fees structure mentioned above are as per 2020 medical counselling). |
| Admission Process: |
Candidates seeking admission to MD should mandatorily qualify NEET-PG Exam. The NEET qualified students are required to undergo two types of counselling. 1.The students seeking admission to medical colleges affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS) should undergo the counselling conducted by the Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA). 2.The students seeking admission to deemed universities should undergo counselling conducted by Medical Counselling Committee (MCC). |
List of Top MD Pediatrics Colleges in Bangalore
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MS Ramaiah Medical College - Bangalore
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Course name: MD Paediatrics in Bangalore
Affiliations:
- Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Science (RGUHS)
- MCI
- Government of Karnataka
Eligibility: Must have a recognized degree of MBBS awarded by an Indian University in respect of recognized Medical College. PG NEET Eligibility Mandatory*
Duration: 3 Years
Specializations:
MS - ENT MD - Dermatology , Venereology & Leprosy MD - Tuberculosis & Respiratory Diseases MD - Emergency Medicine MD - Psychiatry MD - Radio Diagnosis/Radiology MS - Obstetrics & Gynaecology MD - Radiation Oncology MS - Ophthalmology MD - Pathology MD - Physiology MD - Biochemistry MD - Microbiology MD - Forensic Medicine MD - Pharmacology MD - Community Medicine MS - General Surgery MD - Anatomy MS - Orthopaedics MD - Paediatrics MD - General Medicine MD - Anaesthesiology
Campus Location: M S Ramaiah Nagar, MSRIT Post Bangalore - 560 054
Distance:
The college is located in Mathikere and is well connected to bus stations, railway stations, and the airport.
- Distance from Bangalore Airport to M S Ramaiah Medical College: 31.2 km
- Distance from Bangalore City Railway Station to M S Ramaiah Medical College: 8.8 km
- Distance from Majestic Bus Stand to M S Ramaiah Medical College: 8.8 km
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Kempegowda Institute of Medical Science - KIMS - Bangalore
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Course name: MD Paediatrics
Affiliations:
- Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Science (RGUHS)
- MCI
- Government of Karnataka
Eligibility: Must have a recognized degree of MBBS awarded by an Indian University in respect of recognized Medical College. PG NEET Eligibility Mandatory*
Duration: 3 Years
Specializations:
MS - ENT MD - Dermatology , Venereology & Leprosy MD - Tuberculosis & Respiratory Diseases MD - Emergency Medicine MD - Psychiatry MD - Radio Diagnosis/Radiology MS - Obstetrics & Gynaecology MS - Ophthalmology MD - Pathology MD - Physiology MD - Biochemistry MD - Microbiology MD - Forensic Medicine MD - Pharmacology MD - Community Medicine MS - General Surgery MD - Anatomy MS - Orthopaedics MD - Paediatrics MD - General Medicine MD - Anaesthesiology
Campus Location: Kempegowda Institute Of Medical Sciences (KIMS), Banashankari 2nd Stage , Bangalore - 560070
Distance:
The college is located in Banashankari and is well connected to bus stations, railway stations, and the airport.
- Distance from Bangalore Airport to Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS): 42.4 km
- Distance from Bangalore City Railway Station to Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS): 7.7 km
- Distance from Majestic Bus Stand to Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS): 7.3 km
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Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre - Bangalore
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Course name: MD Paediatrics
Affiliations:
- Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Science (RGUHS)
- MCI
- Government of Karnataka
Eligibility: Must have a recognized degree of MBBS awarded by an Indian University in respect of recognized Medical College. PG NEET Eligibility Mandatory*
Duration: 3 Years
Specializations:
MD - Hospital Administration MS - ENT MD - Dermatology , Venereology & Leprosy MD - Tuberculosis & Respiratory Diseases MD - Emergency Medicine MD - Psychiatry MD - Radio Diagnosis/Radiology MS - Obstetrics & Gynaecology MD - Radiation Oncology MD - Pathology MD - Physiology MD - Biochemistry MD - Microbiology MD - Forensic Medicine MD - Pharmacology MD - Community Medicine MS - General Surgery MD - Anatomy MS - Orthopaedics MD - Paediatrics MD - General Medicine MD - Anaesthesiology
Campus Location: 82 EPIP Area, Whitefield, Bangalore - 560066, Karnataka - INDIA
Distance:
The college is located in Whitefield and is well connected to bus stations, railway stations, and the airport.
- Distance from Bangalore Airport to Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre: 46.6 km
- Distance from Majestic Bus Stand to Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre: 22.6 km
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Rajarajeswari Medical College - Bangalore
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Course name: MD Paediatrics
Affiliations:
- Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Science (RGUHS)
- MCI
- Government of Karnataka
Eligibility: Must have a recognized degree of MBBS awarded by an Indian University in respect of recognized Medical College. PG NEET Eligibility Mandatory*
Duration: 3 Years
Specializations:
MS - ENT MD - Dermatology , Venereology & Leprosy MD - Tuberculosis & Respiratory Diseases MD - Emergency Medicine MD - Psychiatry MD - Radio Diagnosis/Radiology MS - Obstetrics & Gynaecology MS - Ophthalmology MD - Pathology MD - Physiology MD - Biochemistry MD - Microbiology MD - Forensic Medicine MD - Pharmacology MD - Community Medicine MS - General Surgery MD - Anatomy MS - Orthopaedics MD - Paediatrics MD - General Medicine MD - Anaesthesiology
Campus Location: RajaRajeswari Medical College & Hospital 2nd Floor, Ramohalli Cross, Kumbalgodu, Mysore Road, Bangalore - 560 060., Karnataka, India.
Distance:
The college is located in Mysore Road and is well connected to bus stations, railway stations, and the airport.
- Distance from Bangalore Airport to RajaRajeswari Medical College: 52.2 km
- Distance from Majestic Bus Stand to RajaRajeswari Medical College: 18 km
- Distance from Bangalore City Railway Station to RajaRajeswari Medical College: 15.8 km
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BGS Global Institute of Medical Sciences - Bangalore
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Course name: MD Paediatrics
Affiliations:
- Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Science (RGUHS)
- MCI
- Government of Karnataka
Eligibility: Must have a recognized degree of MBBS awarded by an Indian University in respect of recognized Medical College. PG NEET Eligibility Mandatory*
Duration: 3 Years
Specializations:
MD - Dermatology , Venereology & Leprosy MD - Radio Diagnosis/Radiology MS - Obstetrics & Gynaecology MS - Ophthalmology MD - Pathology MD - Physiology MD - Biochemistry MD - Microbiology MD - Pharmacology MD - Community Medicine MS - General Surgery MD - Anatomy MS - Orthopaedics MD - Paediatrics MD - General Medicine MD - Anaesthesiology
Campus Location: BGS and SJB group of Institution #67,BGS Health & Education City Uttarahalli Road, Kengeri, Bangalore South – 560060 KARNATAKA INDIA
Distance:
The college is located in Kengeri and is well connected to bus stations, railway stations, and the airport.
- Distance from Bangalore Airport to BGS Global Institute of Medical Sciences: 51.4 km
- Distance from Bangalore City Railway Station to BGS Global Institute of Medical Sciences: 17 km
- Distance from Majestic Bus Stand to BGS Global Institute of Medical Sciences: 16 km
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Sapthagiri Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre - Bangalore
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Course name: MD Paediatrics
Affiliations:
- Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS)
- MCI
- Government of Karnataka
Eligibility: Must have a recognized degree of MBBS awarded by an Indian University in respect of recognized Medical College. PG NEET Eligibility Mandatory*
Duration: 3 Years
Specializations:
MS - ENT MD - Dermatology , Venereology & Leprosy MD - Tuberculosis & Respiratory Diseases MD - Psychiatry MD - Radio Diagnosis/Radiology MS - Obstetrics & Gynaecology MS - Ophthalmology MD - Pathology MD - Physiology MD - Biochemistry MD - Microbiology MD - Forensic Medicine MD - Pharmacology MD - Community Medicine MS - General Surgery MS - Orthopaedics MD - General Medicine MD - Anaesthesiology
Campus Location: 15, Hesarghatta Main Rd, Navy Layout, Chikkasandra, Chikkabanavara, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560090
Distance:
The college is located in Hesaraghatta and is well connected to bus stations, railway stations, and the airport.
- Distance from Bangalore Airport to Sapthagiri Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre: 38.9 km
- Distance from Bangalore City Railway Station to Sapthagiri Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre: 15.7 km
- Distance from Majestic Bus Stand to Sapthagiri Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre: 15 km
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Dr. BR Ambedkar Medical College - Bangalore
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Course name: MD Paediatrics
Affiliations:
- Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS)
- MCI
- Government of Karnataka
Eligibility: Dr B R Ambedkar Medical College Kadugondanahalli Bangalore - 560045
Duration: 3 Years
Specializations:
MS - ENT MD - Dermatology , Venereology & Leprosy MD - Radio Diagnosis/Radiology MS - Obstetrics & Gynaecology MS - Ophthalmology MD - Pathology MD - Physiology MD - Biochemistry MD - Microbiology MD - Forensic Medicine MD - Pharmacology MD - Community Medicine MS - General Surgery MD - Anatomy MS - Orthopaedics MD - Paediatrics MD - General Medicine MD - Anaesthesiology
Campus Location: Dr B R Ambedkar Medical College Kadugondanahalli Bangalore - 560045
Distance:
The college is located in Kadugondanahalli and is well connected to bus stations, railway stations, and the airport.
- Distance from Bangalore Airport to Dr. BR Ambedkar Medical College: 31.4 km
- Distance from Majestic Bus Stand to Dr. BR Ambedkar Medical College: 10.1 km
- Distance from Bangalore City Railway Station to Dr. BR Ambedkar Medical College: 10.1 km
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The Oxford Medical College, Hospital And Research Center - Bangalore
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Course name: MD Paediatrics
Affiliations:
- Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Science (RGUHS)
- MCI
- Government of Karnataka
Eligibility: Must have a recognized degree of MBBS awarded by an Indian University in respect of recognized Medical College. PG NEET Qualification Mandatory*
Duration: 3 Years
Specializations:
MS - ENT MD - Dermatology , Venereology & Leprosy MD - Radio Diagnosis/Radiology MS - Obstetrics & Gynaecology MS - Ophthalmology MD - Pathology MD - Physiology MD - Biochemistry MD - Microbiology MD - Forensic Medicine MD - Pharmacology MD - Community Medicine MD - Anatomy MS - Orthopaedics MD - Paediatrics MD - General Medicine MD - Anaesthesiology
Campus Location: Yadavanahalli, Attibele, Behind La Classic Hotel, Bangalore - 562107
Distance:
The college is located in Bangalore and is well connected to bus stations, railway stations, and the airport.
- Distance from Bangalore Airport to The Oxford Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre: 66.6 km
- Distance from Bangalore City Railway Station to The Oxford Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre: 34.8 km
- Distance from Majestic Bus Stand to The Oxford Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre: 34.8 km
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MVJ Medical College and Research Hospital - Bangalore
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Course name: MD Paediatrics
Affiliations:
- Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS)
- MCI
- Government of Karnataka
Eligibility: Must have a recognized degree of MBBS awarded by an Indian University in respect of recognized Medical College. PG NEET Qualifying Mandatory*
Duration: 3 Years
Specializations:
MS - ENT MD - Dermatology , Venereology & Leprosy MD - Psychiatry MD - Radio Diagnosis/Radiology MS - Obstetrics & Gynaecology MS - Ophthalmology MD - Pathology MS - General Surgery MS - Orthopaedics MD - Paediatrics MD - General Medicine MD - Anaesthesiology
Campus Location: Dandupalya, 30th KM Milestone, National Highway 75, Kolathur P.O., Hoskote Taluk Bengaluru Rural District. Pincode - 562114
Distance:
The college is well connected to bus stations, railway stations, and the airport.
- Distance from Bangalore Airport to MVJ Medical College and Research Hospital: 33.7 kms
- Distance from Majestic Bus Stand to MVJ Medical College and Research Hospital: 32.5 kms
- Distance from Bangalore City Railway Station to MVJ Medical College and Research Hospital: 32.3 kms
List of MD Paediatrics in Bangalore colleges
Other Colleges
Other MD Paediatrics Colleges in Karnataka
- Sri Devaraj URS Medical College, Kolar
- Sri Siddhartha Medical College, Tumkur
- Father Mullers Medical College, Mangalore
- NITTE's K S Hegde Medical Academy, Mangalore
- A J Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre, Mangalore
- Yenepoya Medical College, Mangalore
- Adichunchanagiri Institute of Medical Sciences Bellur
- JSS Medical College, Mysore
- JJM Medical College, Davangere
- Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Belgaum
- S S Institute of Medical Sciences& Research Centre, Davangere
- K V G Medical College, Sullia
- Srinivas Institute of Medical Research Centre, Srinivasnagar
- Basaveswara Medical College and Hospital, Chitradurga
- Shridevi Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Hospital, Tumkur
Intake of MD Pediatrics
| College | Seats |
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| M S Ramaiah Medical College, Bangalore | 18 |
| Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences, Bangalore | 9 |
| Vydehi Institute Of Medical Sciences & Research Centre, Bangalore | 10 |
| BGS Global Institute of Medical Sciences, Bangalore | 4 |
| Rajarajeswari Medical College & Hospital, Bangalore | 14 |
| MVJ Medical College and Research Hospital, Bangalore | 10 |
| The Oxford Medical College, Hospital & Research Centre, Bangalore | 3 |
| Sapthagiri Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre, Bangalore | 6 |
| Dr BR Ambedkar Medical College, Bangalore | 5 |
Career Scope of MD Pediatrics
In present time the field of paediatrics has emerged as one of the prominent career options in India and abroad. The importance of talented professionals in this field is increasing day by day, which has led to lots of job opportunities for young and talented doctors or paediatrics. After the completion of course they can work as child specialists in various government hospitals, private hospitals and polyclinics etc.
At the initial days of careers, they will be working with a team of paediatrics as assistant paediatric physicians. After a while with good experience in hand, they can work as lead paediatric consultants and lead a team of paediatric physicians in hospitals. They can become a head of paediatric divisions in hospitals and nursing homes.
If they are interested in academics they can join as professors in medical colleges and universities. They may even head the department of paediatrics in such academic setups.
select_all Benefits of MD Pediatrics
Some of the advantages of being a Paediatric Physician are:
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Opportunity to help children: As a Paediatric Physician one can help the children to overcome their problems. They can treat the kids those impacted by an illness, accident or other diagnosis and this can be very satisfying journey
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Positively influencing the Children: As a Paediatric Physicians one can create impact on the lives of the young children. They can help the children and adolescents to develop healthy lifestyle like timely immunisations, exercising habits, improving diet etc
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Good Work Life Balance: As a Paediatric Physician one can maintain a good work life balance. The majority of the paediatrics will be working as consultants. They can have fixed timings in hospitals. They are not called upon for emergencies.
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Excellent Career Opportunities: MD Paediatric doctors are having flexible careers. Every hospital requires a paediatrician to provide treatments for children. As a Paediatric Physician one can earn good money in both hospitals and polyclinics. They can set up their own clinics and practice paediatric consulting
Placements for MD Pediatrics
After the completion of MD Paediatrics, a qualified doctor can take up several roles in the field of paediatrics.
Some of the roles available are mentioned here:
General Paediatricians: General Paediatricians are specialised doctors who deal with specific health issues, diseases and diseases and disorders related to stages of growth and development of babies/children. The doctors will be closely working with patients and their families. They are also responsible to prescribe general medicine, growth and development monitoring as paediatricians.
Average Salary is around 10 lakhs to 20 lakhs per annum
Neonatologists: Neonatologists address all the medical problems concerning to infants. They provide professional medical care and treatment to premature infants and critically ill new borns. Neonatologists are also responsible to perform research and clinical trials of new neonatal medicines. They work with pharmaceutical companies and medical device manufacturers to develop new therapies or new tools to improve surgical outcomes.
Average Salary is around 12 lakhs to 24 lakhs per annum
Paediatric Intensivist or Critical Care Paediatrician: Critical Care Paediatricians diagnose, treat and monitor infants, children and adolescents with unstable life-threatening conditions. Children who are critically ill require careful monitoring in paediatric intensive care units. As a Paediatric intensivist one is responsible to keep the children healthy and stable with proper treatments.
Average Salary is around 15 lakhs to 20 lakhs Per Annum
Paediatric Cardiologists: Paediatric Cardiologists are doctors who diagnose and treat children with cardiac conditions. They work with patients antenatally, through childhood and into adulthood. They are basically concerned with diseases of the heart in the growing and developing children. They broadly treat congenital heart diseases, arrhythmias and disturbances in circulatory function.
Average Salary is around 15 lakhs to 25 lakhs per annum
