FAQs:
Q: Why choose nephrology as a career?
A: Nephrology provides an intellectually stimulating and challenging working environment. Nephrologists have many patients who they will care for over very long periods of time. This continuity of care is important for the quality of care provided (particularly to patients with end-stage renal failure).
Q: How many years does it take to become a nephrologist?
A: In order to become a nephrologist you must first complete a 4 and 1/2 year medical school program (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery), followed by a 1-year internship, followed by 3 years master program in Nephrology.
Q: What are the top colleges providing a degree in nephrology?
A: Some of the top colleges are mentioned below:
- Christian Medical College, Vellore
- All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi
- Sri Aurobindo Institute of Medical Sciences, Indore
- Institute of Nephro Urology, Bangalore
- Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education and Research (IPGMER), Kolkata
Q: What is the eligibility criteria for a degree in nephrology?
A: The eligibility criteria are mentioned below:
Bachelor Course
- Students have the 12th qualification in the Science stream with Physics, Chemistry and Biology are the major subjects.
- Candidates have to qualify the medical entrance examination.
MD in General Medicine
- Candidates must have an MBBS degree with a one-year internship duration.
- Candidates have to qualify the postgraduate entrance exam.
Doctoral course
- Candidates can apply the DM in Nephrology after completing the MD in General Medicine.
- Candidates have to get a requisite registration from MCI (Medical Council Of India)
Q: What are the Top Career Profiles associated with nephrology?
A: Some of the top career profiles are mentioned below:
- Nephrologists
- Transplant Nephrologist
- Nephrology Professor
- Nephrology Surgeon
Q: What is the duration of a course in nephrology?
A: The duration of the course is mentioned below:
- Bachelor's course (MBBS): 5 and half-year
- Postgraduate courses (M.D-Doctorate in Medicine): 3 years
- Doctoral course): 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 nephrology?
A: Some of the top recruiters are mentioned below:
- Atlas International.
- Sehat Health Community Services Private Limited.
- Anri Solutions HR Services Private Limited.
- medical colleges and universities.
- Narayana Medical College
- Nephrocare Health Services Pvt.Ltd
- Apollo Hospital
Q: What is the starting salary after a degree in nephrology?
A: It depends on the organization for which the person is working and his/her designation. However, the average starting salary can be around 2-3 lakhs per annum.
Q: What is the admission process in nephrology?
A: Admission in nephrology 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.