Course Overview

PG Diploma in Medical Science

PG Diploma in Medical Science (Post Graduate Diploma in Medical Science)
The Post Graduate Diploma in Medicine is mainly aimed at doctors who have completed their MBBS degree. The course mainly enables these busy healthcare professionals to develop critical knowledge, in-depth understanding of the specific specializations and practical application of medical education in the real world. 

After completion of the Post Graduate Diploma in Medicine, one will be able to:

  • Showcase an in-depth understanding of the specific issues at the forefront of theory and practice in medical education.

  • Critically evaluate the medical educational theories and practices to inform educational practice.

  • Demonstrate the awareness of advanced knowledge in medical education methods and practices.

Course Outline

PG Diploma Medical course details
Duration 3 Years
Level Master Level
Admission Mode Merit/Management
Entrance Exam NEET-PG
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, The 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*
Admission Process:

Candidates seeking admission to PG Diploma 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 private deemed universities should undergo counselling conducted by Medical Counselling Committee (MCC). 

Specialisations
Diploma in Dermatology Diploma in Oto-Rhino-Laryngology
Diploma in Anesthesia  
Diploma in Child Health  
Diploma in Obstetrics & Gynaecology  
Diploma in Psychological Medicine  
Diploma in Ophthalmology  
Diploma in Orthopaedics  
Diploma in Radio-Diagnosis  

Other Information

After completion of the Postgraduate Diploma in Medicine programme, the candidates have a plethora of job opportunities. They can join as specialists in various hospitals in their subjects like; Anaesthetists, Cardiologist. Gynaecologist, Paediatrics, Ophthalmologists, ENT Specialists. They can also take up teaching professions by joining as professors in medical colleges. They can even open their clinics and start practising.

Some of the career opportunities available for PG Diploma graduates are:

  • Physician
  • Senior Doctors
  • Doctors
  • Senior Surgeons
  • Medical Professor or Lecturer
  • Medical officer
  • Ophthalmologist
  • Cardiologist
  • Gynaecologist
  • Paediatrician
  • Anaesthetist
  • ENT Specialist
  • Neurologist
  • Orthopaedic Surgeon 

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