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1. CAREER IN MEDICINE

2. INTRODUCTION
 Medicine, the traditionally sought after career,
still attracts hordes of hopefuls every year. It
offers rewarding career opportunities both in
service sector as well as in private practice.
 Medicine in general encompasses both
traditional Indian as well as modern allopathy.
Other than Allopathy, medicine also covers
different systems like Homeopathy, Ayurveda,
Siddha, Unani etc. the most famous therapy
methods are Allopathy, Homeopathy, and
Ayurveda

3. Allopathy
 Allopathy is the treatment
of symptoms of a disease
by unrelated or opposite
substances. The method
of treating disease by the
use of agents that
produce effects different
from those of the disease
treated (opposed to
homeopathy).

4. Homeopathy
 It was born in Germany, developed in
America and is flourishing not only in
India but world over.
 Homeopathy is a popular alternative
medicine that is controversial because of
its lack of scientific plausibility and
confirmation. Homeopaths contend that
remedies for diseases can be created by
taking substances which cause
symptoms similar to that disease and
repeatedly diluting and shaking them
hard between each dilution.

5. Ayurveda
 Ayurveda or Ayurvedic medicine is an
ancient system of health care that is
native to the Indian subcontinent.
 Ayurveda is concerned with measures
to protect "ayus", which includes
healthy living along with therapeutic
measures that relate to physical,
mental, social and spiritual harmony.

6. NATURE OF WORK
 To be in this profession is more a
responsibility than a privilege.
 A doctor’s profession involves a lot of
hard work and at the same time, it
gives the satisfaction of curing
patients at times even saving lives.

7. CONDITIONS OF WORK
 The working
conditions of a
doctor typically
include hospital
or clinic settings.
 They also include
long hours, and
doctors may be
required to work
any shift on
weekdays or
weekends.

8. EARNINGS
 Entry-level salary in government
hospitals ranges between Rs. 20,000
to 30,000.
 It may vary in private hospitals from
Rs 10,000 to Rs 15,000.
 The earnings of a doctor through
private practice depends on his/her
popularity.

9. EDUCATIONAL
QUALIFICATIONS
 Allopathy: Selection for MBBS is
through an All India Entrance
Examination (AIEE). The Central Board
of Secondary Education (CBSE)
conducts an All-India entrance
examination for admission to the MBBS
course. In the case of private medical
colleges entrance examinations are
conducted by the institutes individually.
Eligibility for both is 10+2 with science
(Physics, Chemistry, Biology).

10. EDUCATIONAL
QUALIFICATIONS
 Homeopathy: There are two main
courses in Homeopathy.
oDiploma in Homeopathic Medicine and
Surgery
oBachelor’s degree course
Eligibility for both is 10+2 with science
(Physics, Chemistry, Biology).
Admission to Bachelor in
Homeopathic Medicine & Surgery
(BHMS) is based on merit.

11. EDUCATIONAL
QUALIFICATIONS
 Ayurveda: Bachelor of Ayurvedic
Medicine and Surgery (BAMS)
including internship.
 Eligibility is 10+2 or equivalent
examination with Physics, Chemistry
and Biology. Some institutes require
knowledge of Sanskirt up to class-X.

12. PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
REQUIRED
 Good memory and recollection ability
 Service mentality
 Patience
 Stamina
 Emotional stability
 Ability to take timely decisions
 sense of responsibility
 Self -motivation etc

13. METHODS OF ENTERING THE
JOB
 Needs to have completed the MBBS course
from a recognised medical college and must
possess a license from the State Medical
Council to practice.
Or
 After obtaining a BAMS degree, it is
compulsory for students to get registered at
the respective state councils (under Indian
Medical Central Council Act). If they want to
practise across the country, the registration
under Central Council of Indian Medicine
(CCIM) is a must.

14. TYPICAL PLACES OF
EMPLOYMENT / SELF
EMPLOYMENT
 Government or private hospitals
 Nursing homes/clinics/health
departments
 medical services of the army, navy and
air force
 Ministry of Defence
 charitable institutions
 medical colleges and training institutes
as teachers
 industrial sector
 Private practice/ self employment

15. COLLEGES
 There are more than
◦ 120 Medical Colleges,
◦ 115 recognized Homeopathic Medical
Colleges
◦ 130 recognized Ayurvedic Medical Colleges
 Name of some of them are:
◦ All India Institute of Medical Science, New
Delhi
◦ Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu
University, Varanasi
◦ Armed Forces Medical College, Pune etc.

16. SOURCES OF FURTHER
INFORMATION
 Employment news paper
 CIRTES
 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_me
dical_colleges_in_India
 http://www.nih.nic.in/
 http://www.medindia.net/education/coll
ege.asp?Category=Medical