FAQs:
Q: What does a hepatologist treat?
A: A hepatologist is a specialist in the branch of medicine called Hepatology, which includes the study of body parts such as the liver, the biliary tree, the gallbladder and the pancreas. A hepatologist manages disorders in these areas.
Q: What is the first sign of liver problems?
A: The first symptoms of liver failure are often nausea, loss of appetite, fatigue, and diarrhoea. Because these symptoms can have any number of causes, it may be hard to tell that the liver is failing. But as liver failure progresses, the symptoms become more serious.
Q: What are the top colleges providing a degree in Hepatology?
A: Some of the top colleges are mentioned below:
- Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research
- Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences (ILBS)
- Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore
- Madras Medical College (MMC)
Q: What is the eligibility criteria for a degree in Hepatology?
A: The eligibility criteria are mentioned below:
- Candidates have an MD/MBBS degree from a recognised University with a minimum of 55% (relaxation for the reserved category).
- 1-year compulsory rotating internship.
- Students have to qualify for the postgraduate entrance examination.
Q: What are the Top Career Profiles associated with Hepatology?
A: Some of the top career profiles are mentioned below:
- Paediatric Hepatologist
- Hepatologist
- Professor
Q: What is the duration of a course in Hepatology?
A: The duration of the course is 3 years.
Q: What are the important skills required in this field?
A: The important skills are mentioned below:
- Good motor skills. Hand-eye coordination, manual dexterity and attention to detail are all absolute musts for anyone doing small but vital jobs like severing blood vessels, cutting out tumours or stitching wounds.
- Teamwork.
- Communication skills.
Q: Who are the top recruiters in this field of Hepatology?
A: Some of the top recruiters are mentioned below:
- Government Hospitals
- Private Hospitals
- Health Cares
- Research centres
Q: What is the starting salary after a degree in Hepatology?
A: It depends on the organisation for which the person is working and his/her designation. However, the average starting salary can be around 8 lakhs per annum.
Q: What is the admission process in Hepatology?
A: Admission in Hepatology in most of the colleges is done on the basis of performance in the entrance examination. However, some institutes carry out their own entrance exams followed by personal interviews and counseling in some cases.