FAQs:
Q: What are the responsibilities of a General Surgeon?
A: Examine patients and make diagnoses to determine the need for surgery. Review patient medical history and plan the best procedure for treatment. Prescribe preoperative and postoperative treatment and procedures. Ensure sterility in the operating room, and all equipment and instruments.
Q: Types of the Surgeon?
A: The Indian College of Surgeons recognizes 14 surgical specialties: cardiothoracic surgery, colon, and rectal surgery, general surgery, gynecology and obstetrics, gynecologic oncology, neurological surgery, ophthalmic surgery, oral and maxillofacial surgery, orthopedic surgery, otorhinolaryngology, pediatric surgery, plastic and maxillofacial surgery, urology, and vascular surgery.
Q: What is General Surgery?
A: General Surgery is a medical specialty that uses operative manual and instrumental techniques on a patient to investigate or treat diseases or injuries, to help improve bodily function or appearance or to repair unwanted ruptured areas.
Q: What are the top colleges providing a degree in the field of General Surgery?
A: The top colleges are mentioned below:
- Christian Medical College, Vellore.
- University College of Medical Sciences, New Delhi.
- Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi.
- Kasturba Medical College, Manipal.
- Lady Hardinge Medical College, Delhi.
Q: Who are the top recruiters in the field of General Surgery?
A: The top recruiters of General Surgery are mentioned below:
- Government Medical organization.
- Private Medical Organization.
- Medical Research Institution
Q: What are the documents required during the admission of General Surgery?
A: Documents required during the admission of General Surgery are:
- Entrance exam scorecard
- 10th and 12th certificate and mark sheets
- BDS degree certificate
- Migration certificate
- Transfer certificate
- Photo ID proof
- Recent photograph
Q: What is the minimum percentage required in BDS to pursue General Surgery?
A: A candidate must score a minimum of 55% in aggregate in his/her BDS degree
Q: What are the job roles I can get after clearing General Surgery?
A: Job roles you can get after passing MDS in periodontology are:
- Professor
- Surgeon
- Critical care
- Upper Gastro-Intestinal Surgeon
Q: What is the average salary I would get after I have completed General Surgery?
A: In general, the average salary ranges from 4 lakhs to 8 lakhs.
Q: What is the course duration of General Surgery?
A: The MDS in Periodontology has a course duration of 3 years