Doctorate of Medicine [MD] (Pulmonary Medicine)
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Doctorate of Medicine (MD) in Pulmonary Medicine.
The Doctorate of Medicine (MD) in Pulmonary Medicine program is an advanced study focusing on the diagnosis, treatment, and management of respiratory diseases. It encompasses various aspects of pulmonology, including clinical pulmonology, respiratory physiology, respiratory pathology, and critical care medicine. Students gain expertise in evaluating respiratory conditions, interpreting pulmonary function tests, managing respiratory emergencies, and providing comprehensive care to patients with lung diseases.
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• Courses under this:
- Clinical pulmonology
- Respiratory physiology
- Respiratory pathology
- Critical care medicine
- Interventional pulmonology
- Sleep medicine
- Respiratory rehabilitation
• Course Level: Doctorate (Postgraduate).
• Duration: Typically 3-5 years.
• Mode: Full-time.
• Eligibility Criteria: Bachelor’s degree in medicine (MBBS) or equivalent from a recognized institution. Some programs may require completion of a rotating internship and prior experience in internal medicine or respiratory medicine.
• Admission Process: Candidates need to pass a competitive entrance examination specific to the institution offering the MD program. Admission may also be based on academic performance in the bachelor’s degree, a personal interview, and other criteria set by the institution.
• Areas of Employment: Hospitals, pulmonary clinics, respiratory care centers, intensive care units, academic institutions, research institutions. Graduates can work as pulmonologists, respiratory physicians, critical care specialists, researchers, educators, or pursue further specialization through fellowships.
