PG in Medicine: MD/MS Courses, Eligibility & Career Guide

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What is MD?

MD stands for Doctor of Medicine, derived from the Latin term 'Medicinae Doctor,' meaning Teacher of Medicine. It is the highest academic degree in medicine. MBBS degree holders pursue this to gain distinction in medicine and surgery.

The Doctor of Medicine course lasts three years. It includes both theoretical and practical elements, culminating in a final examination held after six academic semesters. The MD course is more practical and research-based than the MBBS. The Medical Council of India approves institutions to offer this degree.

Because the course involves intensive study, you need to be prepared for challenging material. Many pursue it for the high salary potential.

Branches of PG in Medicine

Post-graduation in Medicine is broadly divided into Clinical and Non-Clinical branches. Both are three-year courses.

Non-Clinical Branches can be further divided into:

Core Non-Clinical: Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Microbiology.
Para Clinical: Community Medicine, Pathology, Pharmacology, Forensic Medicine.

Clinical Branches are divided into:

MD (Medicine-related): Radio-Diagnosis, General Medicine, Pediatrics, Anesthesiology, Radiology (TB and Chest), Psychiatry, Dermatology, Sports Medicine, Emergency Medicine.
MS (Surgery-related): General Surgery, ENT, Ophthalmology, Orthopedics, Obstetrics & Gynaecology.

These are the basic subjects available. Depending on the university, you may also study Medical Genetics, Pulmonology, Blood Bank Medicine, and Family Medicine.

Streams of Study in Medicine

Students specializing in medicine receive knowledge in various fields over three years. Here are some top specializations:

Anaesthesiology: This field deals with inducing pain relief with or without consciousness for surgical procedures. It requires careful study.
Orthopaedics: This specialization focuses on diseases and injuries of the musculoskeletal system. MBBS graduates can pursue an MD in this subject.
Paediatrics: This branch deals with diseases of infants, children, and adolescents (typically from newborn to age 16).
Gynaecology: A physician specializing in treating diseases of the female reproductive organs and providing well-woman healthcare, including managing childbirth complications.
Human Anatomy: A basic subject covering the macroscopic and microscopic anatomy of the human body.