choices / options after M.B.B.S

1. VARIOUS CAREER PATHWAY AFTER
M.B.B.S
Foundation Course for First year M.B.B.S
Dr. JAVITH HASAN ( M.D Anaesthesiology )
DHANALAKSHMI SRINIVASAN INSTITITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCE and
ALLIED HEALTH

2. What should I do after my M.B.B.S ???

3. MEDICAL CAREER PATHWAY
• Life after M.B.B.S graduation can be very confusing and stressful
despite 5-6 years of hardships.
• Traditional route such as joining a Post Graduate in speciality is the
most sought after option as it gives a career safety and various
benefits to the ever hard working doctor.
• What your career would look like down the line is decided by many
factors such as the branch and college you choose , your
understanding and passion for the subject , your priorities in life etc.

4. • In recent trends data has shown that thousands of medicos are
dropping/ quitting their selected post graduate seats after few
months/ years citing multiple reasons.
• Therefore to know beforehand what are the options available post
M.B.B.S will not only alleviate the stress and confusion but also help
the medico to find his /her true calling.
• The Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan institute with three medical colleges
under it’s wing comprising faculties with wide spectrum of knowledge
and expertise are always ready with open hands to guide and clear
your every single question regarding the career pathway.

5. CONTENT
Post- Graduation ( MD/ MS/ DNB )
Government Services ( National and state )
Outside India options ( PLAB/MRCP/MRCS/ USMLE )
Fellowship programs
Entrepreneurships

6. MD/MS/Diploma
• Post graduation in a particular speciality in the form of
M.D/M.S/DIPLOMA is the traditional and most sought after option
since ages.
• On successful completion of M.B.B.S internship one can join post
graduate in any speciality after obtaining the eligible pass percentile
in Post Graduate Medical Entrance Examination( PGMEE ) set by the
organizing body ( NBE, INICET )
• Candidate can attempt the PGMEE exam during their internship time
after obtaining Provisional Certificate from their respective college.

7. PGMEE ORGANIZING BODY
NEET-PG
Conducted by NBE, once in a year
State government PG colleges
INICET
Conducted twice in a year for
admission in central institute
like AIIMS, PGI , JIPMER.

8. • M.D/M.S is a Three year residency program with / without
compulsory bond ( Depends on the state medical authority ) while
diploma is a two year program.
• Candidates will give their final exam that comprises both theory and
practical after/around the time of successful completion of residency.
• Candidates will receive monthly stipend to meet their personal and
professional needs.

9. M.D DOCTOR OF MEDICINE
Non- Clinical Subjects
ANATOMY
PHYSIOLOGY
BIOCHEMISTRY
PATHOLOGY
PHARMACOLOGY
MICROBIOLOGY
PREVENTINE MEDICINE
FORENSIC MEDICINE

10. M.D
Clinical Subjects
GENERAL MEDICINE
PAEDIATRICS
DERMATOLOGY
PSYCHIATRY
TB & CHEST
ANAESTHESIA
RADIO DIAGNOSIS
RADIO THERAPHY

11. M.S MASTER OF SURGERY
Clinical Subjects
GENERAL SURGERY
ORTHOPEDICS
OBSTETRICS and GYNAECOLOGY
OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGY ( ENT)
OPHTHALMOLOGY

12. DNB ( Diploma in National Board )
• DNB is a Three year post graduate diploma course offered by the
National Board of Examination ( NBE) and recognised by the National
Medical Council ( NMC ).
• Unlike M.D/M.S the DNB course is primarily offered by Private
Hospitals / institute that meets the criteria of the NMC to run the
program. Nonetheless it is an equivalent to MD/MS.
• DNB candidates also receive their monthly stipend from their
respective hospitals / institute.

13. SUPERSPECIALITIES (6 year program after M.B.B.S)
• M.Ch- Magister Chirugiae
• D.M- Doctorate of Medicine
These are direct 6 years super speciality program offered by the central
institutes as well as some private institutes via the INICET and NEET-PG
entrance examination respectively.
M.Ch- Cardiothoracic, Oncosurgery, Plastic surgery, Gastro surgery,
Hepatobiliary surgery, Neuro surgery, Paediatric surgery, Urology.
D.M – Cardiology, Gastrointestinal, Endocrinology, oncology,
Haematology, Neurology, Nephrology.

14. SERVICES
Central services (UPSC)
State services (MRB)
Army Medical Services

15. MRB- State Medical Service
• The Medical Services Recruitment Board (MRB) of Tamil Nadu was
constituted with the objective of making appointments to various categories in the
Health and Family Welfare Department such as
• Directorate of Public Health & Preventive Medicine (DPH)
• Directorate of Medical & Rural Health Services (DMS)
• Directorate of Medical & Rural Health Services-ESI (DMS-ESI)
• Directorate of Medical Education (DME).
• Eligibility – M.B.B.S degree
• Recruitment – Through competitive examination and sometimes through open
advertisement.

16. • Job Description- Medical Officer in various government run
Health care centres and state/ National health programmes
such as RBSK.
• Pay scale starting 55,000 per month.
• Advantage- Candidates are given additional marks in the state
quota seats of NEET-PG entrance examination.

17. COMBINED MEDICAL SERVICES ( CMS )-
National Level
• The Union Public Service Commission (UPMC) conducts Combined
Medical Services examination every year in the month of July/August
for recruitment into government institutions like Railways, Municipal
Corporations as Medical officers.
• The prestige, pride and power associated with the UPSC service
attracts some sections of the M.B.B.S graduate to pursue this
pathway.
• It is a good option if you want a permanent government job and to be
part of the Health care system.

18. Kind of Jobs
• Junior scale posts in Central Health Service
• Assistant Divisional Medical Officer in the Railways
• General Duty Medical Officer in Municipal Council.
• Pay scale starting from Rs 50,000 per month.

19. Army Medical Services
• A doctor who joins Indian army gets commissioned in Army Medical
Corps as Captain.
• Army Medical corps is commanded by a lieutenant general rank
officer ( doctor ) under the official designation of DGMS i.e. Director
General Medical Services.
• After getting commissioned as captain, timely promotion are
awarded.

20. MBA
• The demand for Doctor with an MBA degree is increasing
overwhelmingly due to the rise of many private hospitals and allied
heath companies.
• As M.B.B.S graduates are made to go through training in various
setups of the patient care during their internship program , their role
in the Hospital management team is highly valued and much
appreciated by many institutions/ companies.
• Esteemed institutes like the IIM’S and FMS Delhi select the
candidates through CAT exam held every year.

21. Master in Health Administration ( MHA )
• It is a 3 year post –graduate degree ( M.D) in Health Administration
which helps medical students to acquire the skills required in
managing big speciality hospitals and clinics.
• Doctors looking forward to become Medical Superintendent, Director
and Hospital manager can consider this option.

22. Fellowship after M.B.B.S
• Fellowship program after M.B.B.S allows the doctor to take up their
desired branch of sub-speciality without the need to pass any
entrance examination.
• Fellowship in Diabetology, clinical cardiology, Emergency Medicine,
Intensive care, sonography are some of the most preferred programs.
Unlike the conventional diplomate courses like DCH,DGO,DA ; these
fellowship are not recognised by NMC.
• Duration – 6 months to 2 years
• This is very good option if you want to practise independently.

23. Career options outside INDIA
USMLE
PLAB
MRCP
MRCS
DUBAI ENTRANCE TEST
SINGAPORE ENTRANCE TEST

24. PLAB
• PLAB ( Professional and Linguistic Assessment Board ) is a two –part
licensing exam to access the skills and knowledge of M.B.B.S
graduates to practice in the united Kingdom. It’s a globally recognised
degree.
• MRCP/MRCS is a basic speciality training that makes you eligible for
specialization in the UK. It is a three part examination process.
• MRCP/MRCS is considered at par with MD/MS in most of the
countries.

26. USMLE
• The United States Medical Licensing Examination ( USMLE ) is a three
step examination program for medical licensure in the united states.

27. ENTERPRENURESHIP-1
• 1. CLINIC
• Graduate Doctor Clinic (M.B.B.S)
• Single / poly speciality clinic.
2. NURSING HOME
• General Nursing Home
• Single/ poly speciality Nursing Home

28. ENTERPRENURESHIP-II
1.INVESTIGATION CENTRES
• PATHOLOGY LABS
• MICROBIOLOGY LABS
• IMMUNOLOGY LABS
2. IMAGING CENTRES
• X-Ray centre
• CT / MRI scan centre
• OBSTETRICS Imaging and Diagnostic centre.

29. • SUCCESS is no accident.
It is the sum of hard work, perseverance, learning, sacrifice and
above all ,
LOVE for what you are doing.

30. THANK YOU