Indians are known for their respect and affection for the medical field. It may be due to the tradition and culture of the country that let its citizens to give special attention and love to doctors with no difference in the specialty or the degrees taken by them. Even though it is a profession with great dignity, being a doctor is never an easy task and requires many years of painstaking education and then the experience gained by treating patients. Compared to western countries, Doctors in India are so much occupied with their patients. In earlier days, individuals pick this profession as a service that they could offer to the society.
The education in medical field of India is really different from the west. For a person to be a Doctor in India, first he/she has to write an entrance examination immediately after the senior secondary examinations. When that person clears the exam, he can join a medical college from where he/she completes MBBS degree course that is of five and a half year duration, together with one year compulsory residency. After completing the course, they start to practice as a doctor. Initially they work as duty doctors or resident doctor. Later, he/she can join MD/MS program, which is a postgraduate degree in the specific branch chosen.
MD is a three year course including theory and practical. Likewise in surgery, orthopedics and gynecology the corresponding degree is Master of Surgery (MS). DNB (Diplomate of the National Board) is also similar to MD and MS. The only difference is that MD/MS is certified by the Medical council while DNB is from the Diplomate of National Board. Once a person completes MD/MS or DNB, he/she can go for three year training of DM (Doctorate in Medicine). In case of surgical sub specialties the degree given is MCh. When a doctor gets these post-doctoral degrees, he can practice in a super specialty hospital.
A number of diplomas and short term courses exist for doctors. These programs guide them to be expertise and also impart knowledge to the latest international guidelines of treatment. India is the country that produces highest number of medical students every year. Apart from the courses, they also have a good experience in working both in India as well as abroad. Most of the doctors in super specialty hospitals of the country are highly skilled in handling all kinds of medical cases. The proficiency of doctors has truly helped the medical field of India to be famous worldwide. India has become a leading name in healthcare and attracts millions of international patients every year.
Indian Med Guru is one of the largest providers of professional healthcare tourism in India. From the day it has come into existence it has looked forward in providing the best service to its patients by collaborating with the Top Doctors in India at various centers and cities that include Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Bangalore, Goa and Kerala – totaling to 15 destinations across the Indian geography.
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