FAQ's
Q: Who is a Neonatologist?
A: Neonatologist generally work as a team of doctors of the NCIU. They can even act as supervisors of the team of mdeical staff. They are experienced pediatricians who have recieved advanced training for the special medical needs of NCIU.
Q: What are the top entrances for a degree in Neonatology?
A: Some of the top entrances are mentioned below:
Q: What are the top colleges providing a degree in Neonatology?
A: Some of the top colleges are mentioned below:
- All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi
- Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Puducherry
- Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute, Chennai
Q: What is the eligibility criteria for a degree in Neonatology?
A: The eligibility criteria are mentioned below:
- The sttudents should have Biology, CHemistry and Physics as their main subjects in their 10+2
- For a postgraduate Neurology course, students have completed the MBBS course with a one-year internship.
- Candidates have to qualify the postgraduate entrance exam.
Q: What are the Top Career Profiles associated with Neonatology?
A: Some of the top career profiles are Neonatologist, NCIU Nurse, Registered Dietitian, Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist, etc
Q: What is the duration of a course in Neonatology?
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:
- Excellent Communication
- Multi-tasker
- Self-motivation
- Patience
- Research and teaching
Q: Who are the top recruiters in this field of Neonatology?
A: Some of the top recruiters are mentioned below:
- Government Hospitals
- Private Hospitals
- Private Clinics
- Research centres
- Medical Health Centre
Q: What is the admission process in Neonatology?
A: Admission in Neonatology 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.
Q: What is the starting salary after a degree in Neonatology?
A: It depends on the organisation for which the person is working and his/her designation. However, the average starting salary can be around 2.5 - 3 lakhs per annum.