FAQ's
Q: What are some of the career prospects in Emergency Medicine?
A: Doctorate in Accident and Emergency related Medication pass out can be employed in a host of positions like a Medical officer, Emergency medicine expert, Residential medical doctor, Attending Consultant etc. There are plenty of opportunities for candidates in government sector as well. Candidates can apply for services in government hospitals, primary, secondary, and tertiary health care centers. Defence forces also recruit Doctors for Armed forces medical services where they are expected to deliver their services to the armed forces of the country. Candidates can also apply for government opportunities exam conducted by UPSC. The exam offers an opportunity to serve as a Medical officer in the various central government headed health institutions. Those specializing in this field are required in areas such as laboratories, pharmaceuticals, surgery, etc.
Q: What does the course for Emergency medicine include?
A: The course syllabus is divided into an annual system of exams spread over a span of three years. The syllabus of the course is divided into various subjects and practical modules that students are taught during the course of their doctorate. The syllabus covers all the aspects related to Accident and Emergency related Medication so as to provide a holistic understanding of the domain to the doctorate students.
Q: What is the eligibility criteria for getting admission into Emergency Medicine?
A: The minimum eligibility criterion for admission to the course is listed below for the reference of the candidates who are interested in pursuing the course.
- Candidate must have completed MD (that is Post graduation) studies from an MCI recognized central/state university.
- A minimum aggregate score of 55% (relaxable for SC/ST/OBC candidates) at the Post graduation (Master's level) is required.
- Candidate must have passed the final year exams before the commencement of the course (For final year MD (Post Graduation) candidates only).
- Candidates must satisfy all other eligibility criteria’s as revised by the college and University from time to time.
- There shall be no backlog in any subject at Master's level that is yet to be cleared at the time of admissions.
Q: What are the top job profiles in the field of Emergency Medicine?
A: Some of the top job profiles in this field:
- Emergency Medicine Expert
- Attending Medical Consultant
- Surgeon
- Residential Doctor
- Chief Medical In Charge
Q: What are the top entrances to consider for Emergency Medicine?
A: The top entrances to consider are as follows:
- AIIMS Entrance Test
- JIPMER Entrance Test
Q: Who are the top recruiters in this field?
A: The top recruiters in this field are:
- Fortis Healthcare Limited
- Columbia Asia Hospitals Private Limited
- Pathfinders Global Private Limited
- ApolloMedics International Lifesciences Limited
- All India Institute of Medical Sciences
- Narayana Health
- Primus Super Speciality Hospital
Q: What are the top colleges to consider in Emergency Medicine?
A: The top colleges to consider are:
- Narayana Medical College, Nellore
- PES Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Kuppam
- Sri Venkateswara Institute of Medical Sciences, Tirupati
- All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Delhi
- SS Institute of Medical Science and Research Center, Davanagere
- Vinayaka Missions University, Salem
- Dr D. Y. Patil Medical College, Pune
- Government Medical College, Vadodara
- St. John's Medical College, Bangalore
Q: What are the skills required in this field?
A: Some of the skills required in this field are as follows:
- Dedication towards medical profession
- Ability to work long shifts
- Focus under extreme pressure
- Ability to handle violent cases
- Confidence
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to talk to people and assure them