Introduction
MBBS or Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery, as it is known in some countries,
is the degree that is required to become a doctor in allopathic medicine. These
practitioners usually perform the role of the family doctor. They diagnose and treat
the every day and sundry ailments. In the event of an intractable sickness, the
general practitioner recommends specialist intervention. MBBS is also includes specialisation
where the doctor is trained in Surgery for all organs of the body. The surgeon can
latter opt to specific areas. Performance of surgery and post operative care is
the forte of the general surgeon.
History
Historically, Bachelor of Medicine was also the primary medical degree conferred
by institutions in the United States and Canada, such as University of Pennsylvania,
Harvard, University of Toronto, University of Maryland, and Columbia. Several early
North American medical schools were (for the most part) founded by physicians and
surgeons who had trained in England and Scotland. University medical education in
England culminated with the Bachelor of Medicine qualification and in Scotland the
Doctor of Medicine, until from the mid-19th century when the public bodies that
regulated medical practice at the time required practitioners in Scotland as well
as England to hold the dual Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery degrees.
Throughout the 1800s, North American medical schools switched to the tradition of
the Ancient universities of Scotland and began conferring Doctor of Medicine rather
than Bachelor of Medicine, the first institution to make such a switch being King's
College (now Columbia University) in New York.
Parallel Streams
1. Bachelor of Dental Surgery (B.D.S) :
Dentistry is that part of medicine which deals with all kinds of mouth related diseases.
This includes teeth, gums, hard and soft tissues of the oral cavity. In today’s
age dentistry is not restricted to treating tooth decays. Its increasing manifolds
as people are becoming more aware of their appearances. Dentists have to use variety
of cosmetic dental procedures to improve a person’s appearance.
2. Bachelor of Physiotherapy :
Physiotherapy deals with restoring maximum movement and functional ability throughout
life. This includes providing services in circumstances where movement and function
are threatened by aging, injury, disease or environmental factors.
The increasingly extravagant and complicated life styles give way to a variety of
ailments. Specialization in a particular branch of Medicine has become a necessity.
Medicine is emerging as a developing field because healthcare has become a major
concern in all nations, irrespective of their global developmental status and the
spate of unprecedented scientific-technological developments in the field of medical
science and research. Over the years, Medicine as a career has undergone various
stages of development and has become so vast that specializations within are increasing
day by day.
Do you make the cut?
Physical Challenge:
Career in Medical is very demanding and requires immense dedication and one has
to work even during odd hours.
Psychological challenge:
The MBBS course has a duration of 4 ½ years. After that, depending on the specialization,
a student has to study further. This may be strenuous. But once you are an established
doctor; there is no looking back.
Career Options
There are many areas of specialization in Medicine and surgery. After MBBS a graduate
can become a general practitioner, Physician, general surgeon, anesthetist or anesthesiologists,
Psychiatrists, Neurologists, pediatrician, Pathologist, cardiologist, gynecologist,
obstetrician, dermatologist, orthopedist, gastroenterologist, radiologist, ENT specialist,
tuberculosis specialist, enerologist, bacteriologist, physiologist, nutritionist,
chiropodist etc. Employment opportunities exist in hospitals, nursing homes, polyclinics,
health centers, Medical Colleges and Research Instruction. There is also scope for
self employment. These days MBBS graduates can venture into new fields of medicines
like Ayurveda, Homeopathy, Siddha and Unani.
Top Remuneration & Lifestyle
The pay for doctors varies from Rs 10,000 to Rs 15,000. As the doctor grows in experience
and popularity, he may earn between Rs. 30,000 to Rs. 40,000 and above. Though medical
field is interesting, doctors have to work for odd hours as they may be called anytime
of the day by the patients.
Course Details & Its Eligibility
Fee Structure :
Rs.5,90,000 to Rs.8,20,000 per year.
Duration :
Duration of the MBBS course is 4 years.
Syllabus :
MBBS includes subjects like Gross Anatomy, Osteology, Muscular System, Arthrology,
Cardio Vascular System, Respiratory System, Digestive System, Genito-Urinary System,
Endocrine System and Individual Endocrine Glands, Nervous System and its components,
Special Sensory Organs, Lymphatic System, Surface Anatomy, Cross Sectional Anatomy
etc.
Academics
General Eligibility :
You need to appear for Common Entrance Test (CET), All India Medical Entrance Examination
(AIMEE) if you want admission for MBBS. The candidate should be 12th pass with PCB
with 50% passing marks. The states also conduct their own Pre Medical Entrance Examination
for domiciled candidates.
Premiere Institute Eligibility :
Institutes conduct their own entrance exams for example :
Admissions are done on the basis of rank in the all India entrance exam. In
the case of private medical colleges entrance examinations are conducted by the
institutes individually. If the candidate wants to take admission into a private
hospital then he should have completed one year of internship in a hospital. For
practicing as a physician or surgeon, one needs to have completed the MBBS course
from a recognized medical college and must possess a license from the State Medical
Council to practice.
Kasturba Medical College (KMC) Manipal : MAHE (Manipal
Academy of Higher Education) conducts an under Graduate Entrance Test (UGET). Only
candidates passing 10+2 or equivalent with PCB and English and a minimum of 50%
marks in UGET are considered for MBBS. Other medical institutes conduct their own
medical exams which the students have to give in order to appear for MBBS.
Institute Watchlist
- All India Institute of Medical Science, Delhi .
- Kasturba Medical college, Manipal.
- Mulana Azad Medical College , Delhi.
- Grant Medical college Mumbai.
- Armed Forces Medical College, Pune.
- Deccan College of Medical Sciences, Hydrabad.
- Gandhi Medical College .
- Guntur Medical College, Guntur.
- Kakatiya Medical College, Warangal.
- Birsa Memorial Institute of Medical & Allied Sciences, Bihar.