Medicine

Doctors play a critical role towards maintaining health and fitness by diagnosing & treating illnesses or injuries of patients. As general physician examines patients; record medical histories; prescribe medications; analyze and interpret diagnostic tests. They may also counsel patients on preventive health care. In the field of medicine, one can specialize in across a wide range of domains and gain the relevant expertise to treat and help patients with specific problems.

Major Exam:

NEET (National Eligibility - Entrance Test)
AIIMS (All Indian Institute of Medical Sciences)

Direction

Stream Graduation After Graduation After Post Graduation
Path 1
 Clear Class XII in Science with Biology stream Pursue MBBS for 5.5 years (4.5 years study + 1 year internship) Pursue MD in Select Specialization for 2 years Pursue PhD in Select Specialization
Path 2
 Clear Class XII in Science with Biology stream Pursue MBBS for 5.5 years (4.5 years study + 1 year internship) - -

Personality Traits

  1. Good memory and recollection ability
  2. Service Mentality
  3. Stamina
  4. Patience
  5. Power of concentration
  6. Emotional stability
  7. Logical and analytical mind
  8. Willingness to learn throughout their career
  9. Ability to take timely decisions
  10. Self – motivation
  11. Strong sense of responsibility

Job Prospects

  1. Government or private hospitals
  2. Nursing homes/ clinics/ health departments
  3. Medical services of the army, navy and air force, under the ministry of defense
  4. Charitable institutions
  5. Medical colleges and training institutes as teachers
  6. Research institutes and medical colleges as researchers
  7. Industrial sector
  8. Private practice/ self employment

Prominent Colleges

  • Institute
  • AIIMS (Multiple Locations)
  • Armed Force College, Pune
  • Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi
  • Lady Hardinge Medical College, New Delhi
  • Christian Medical College, Vellore
  • Kasturba Medical College, Manipal
  • Government Medical College, Chandigarh
  • Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh
  • Medical College, Kolkata
  • Grant Medical College, Mumbai