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How is the life of medicine PG in AIIMS Delhi? Is this the best for MD medicine?
The exact word to describe the life of a PG student in AIIMS Delhi is ‘hectic’. The MD Medicine program is quite challenging and tiring. A typical day in the life of a first-semester resident doing Medicine at AIIMS can be described as follows-
- You will have to wake up as early as 6:30 am and reach for work by 7. Managing to have your breakfast is a great achievement.
- You will have to reach your war and start sampling assigned by your seniors before 10 AM as no samples are accepted after 10.
- Next, you will start preparing for the clinical rounds and go through files and reports and be ready to present them to the consultant during rounds. These rounds are very tiring and sometimes extend till the afternoon. However, it's from these rounds that you will be gaining hands-on experience and learning new things every day
- Once the rounds end, you'll have to do tasks related to what you learned from the rounds. This may involve doing a bone marrow/ lumbar puncture/ pleural tap etc or fetching some reports.
- In the evening you will be going through the morning reports and discussing and planning the future plan for your patient. During this, you have to write notes in the clinical files.
- After this, it will be dinner time that marks the end of your work routine.
Additionally, there will be OPDs every third day, and Radio-conferences, clinical case discussion classes, Journal clubs, etc. Once you become a senior, things will be easier and you will have more time to study and involve yourself in academic activities.
Coming to your second question, well AIIMS Medicine is considered the best in the whole of India. What makes it the best is its extremely qualified faculty, genius seniors, and excellent infrastructure. The institute mostly deals with diagnostic dilemmas referred from everywhere and this offers a fun and fulfilling experience to students in taking their case to a diagnosis.
The real-time experience you will be getting just in the first year is undoubtedly the best one could ask for. Another major highlight of AIIMS is its diagnostics. You can get almost any investigation/ radiological procedure to back up your diagnosis.
Overall, as an MD student at AIIMS, you will surely experience a hectic life but the gratitude of your patients will leave you with a feeling of satisfaction.
What is the stipend offered for a DM in neurology at NIMHANS? Their prospectus is not clear.
The post-MBBS neurology course is taught by a Junior Resident for two years, for which he is paid around 55–65k depending on tax savings and HRA. After this, he serves as a senior resident for 3 years and receives a salary in the range of m 65–88k depending on tax savings and HRA. Usually, there is an increment of 3k every year.
Once MD is completed, you will continue to be treated as a SR and the pay will also remain the same. However, when the next pay commission is due, there will be an increase of around 15k in the salary.
Hope this helps you!
Which is better: An integrated five years course into DM neurology (NIMHANS) or completing my MD in general medicine and then specializing in DM neurology?
In my opinion, it’s best to complete an MD in medicine first rather than pursuing DM Neuro directly after MBBS.
It is so because M.B.B.S. students receive minimal clinical exposure and therefore their interest in a particular field might not be genuine. They might later regret their choice.
An integrated program is a 5-year program that requires a lot of commitment. So, if you go for a field you are not interested in, you will be wasting 5 years of your life. Even if you are sure of your interest in neurology, you may not actually like it when you start working. That being said, it's better that you do MD in medicine, have first-hand exposure to all the specialties, and then choose one for you.
People often choose integrated courses so as to save one year of education. However, they fail to recognize the risks involved.
Ultimately, unless you love neurology passionately and have enough exposure in the same, go for direct DM, else completing MD would be the safest bet.
What is the number of MD/MS seats at PGIMER Chandigarh?
The number of MD/MS seats at PGIMER Chandigarh changes every year, every session, according to your category (General, OBC, SC, ST, Sponsored, etc.) and branch or department.
This is because for every session admission to the vacant seats is based on the previous pass-outs in that branch or department. It also depends on the demand of a particular work in that department and other factors.
Check the JSP Page website - pgimer.edu.in before every session to get the exact number of seats available in that particular session.
This session there are a total of 148 seats and 33 of them are for the General category students.
Which is the best branch/department at AIIMS Delhi to pursue MD/MS in?
The best branch/department to pursue MD/MS in at AlIMS Delhi is highly subjective and can vary depending on your personal interests and career goals. However, some of the top departments at AlIMS Delhi include:
- Department of Anatomy
- Department of Biochemistry
- Department of Pharmacology
- Department of Microbiology
- Department of Forensic Medicine
In addition to these, AIIMS has a separate dedicated center for Ophthalmology, RP Centre. For those interested in Ophthalmology, this department is the best place for you. The credibility of this department can be proved by the fact that Prof L P Agarwal, the founder director and first Chief of RP Centre was the one who laid down the foundation for the National Program for Control of Blindness. Amazingly enough, India was the first country to launch such a program.
One of my friends told me that while preparing for the PG exams, all the textbook cases she came across were similar to the cases she dealt with in her residency. This helps us to relate and makes the learning process easier.
The academic focus is intense with academic rounds twice a week. During these rounds, e important topics including the latest research are discussed by consultants. These discussions play a vital role in exams.
The first surgical experience at RP Centre, AIIMS, takes place by the end of the first semester. It is an extracapsular cataract extraction (ECCE) under the supervision of a senior resident. After doing a couple of those, you get to perform your first suture-less cataract surgery s in the second semester.
The department has the finest infrastructure and lab facilities with modern microscopes, and machines
Ultimately, the best branch depends on your personal preferences. At the end though, the best branch/department depends upon one's personal choice.
What are the courses available in NIMHANS for an MBBS doctor?
One of my cousins graduated from NIMHANS and according to him, here are the courses available for an MBBS doctor in NIMHANS.
- MCh in Neurosurgery
- DM in Neurology
- MD in Psychiatry
- Fellowship in Psychiatric Rehabilitation
- Ph.D. in Clinical Neurosciences
- M.Phil in Neurosciences
- Ph.D. in Neurophysiology
- M.Phil in Neurophysiology
- M.Phil in Biophysics
If you are interested in research you can choose Ph.D. in Clinical Neurosciences or Ph.D. in Psychiatry. There is a direct entry after MBBS for MCh in Neurosurgery apart from DM in Neurology and MD in Psychiatry.
How is MD Pediatrics in AIIMS Delhi?
The AIIMS M.D. program is a three-year course in the branch of medicine known as pediatrics. The job prospects involve becoming a physician or nurse practitioner to explore the medical needs of children. The average pay scale of a pediatrician is around NR 1-2 Lakhs per month. It’s one of the best departments of AIIMS Delhi.
- The professors are extremely learned and approachable.
- AIIMS provides an excellent standard of care
- Great emphasis is given to research here
Course Highlights
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Eligibility |
MBBS |
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Duration |
3 years |
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Course Type |
Post Graduate |
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Total Tuition fees |
INR 2,106 |
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Total seats |
31 |
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Cutoff (INI CET) |
53 |
Some of the subjects taught in this course are
- Approach to Important Clinical Problems
- Disorders
- Neonatology
- Nutrition
- Cardiovascular
- Respiratory
Overall the program is a great option for those interested in this field.
I want to get a PhD from IGNOU. Is it tough to get a PhD from IGNOU?
It is a given fact that IGNOU is one of the best universities in India. All of its courses have great value. But when it comes to PhD, the truth is that there are many universities that are more specialized in it. Also, you can opt to study abroad. It is a very good option and has a lot of benefits.
In the end, it’s your own personal decision. Just make sure to think about it open-mindedly first. You may refer to career counselling sites also. They give you the best advice regarding your career or any study-related decision.
How is direct DM neurology in NIMHANS?
You need to secure a very good rank in the NIMHANS entrance exam, this could be among the top 4 or 5. Here are some things about the course you should know about beforehand.
- It is a 5-year course post MBBS and the course won't entirely be in NIMHANS.
- The residents will be posted for ½ years to other hospitals like Victoria for experience in general medicine. 3 ½ years however will be in NIMHANS.
- As a resident, you will be expected to participate in OPD's, handle in-patients, and also can be posted for emergency duties.
- Working hours will vary, but expect 12-hour duties on any day and 24 hours during emergency postings.
- The students will be posted in departments of Neurology predominantly and also Psychiatry, Neuro-surgery, Pathology, and Electrophysiology for short periods.
- The DM course is a great opportunity to learn about Neurology in detail.
- You will be exposed to a wide variety of cases to standard modalities of treatment.
- The caseload can get a bit hectic. Try to stay calm in these situations.
As it is an institute of national importance, there are plenty of research opportunities for interested students. At the end of the course, you are expected to have a thorough knowledge of clinical aspects of Neurology, investigational modalities not limited to EEG, EMG, MRI, CT, etc. Thus it opens a huge scope of learning.
How hectic is an MD in dermatology in AIIMS Delhi, peripheral AIIMS, JIPMER or PGI Chandigarh?
I am an MD Dermatology Junior Resident at JIPMER. I can give you some details about my college.
During the first 6 months of your MD, your working hours will be from 7am to 9pm for most days. Working hours may change depending on the number of patients admitted. Your working hours will decrease for the next 6 months.
During the second year, you’ll work from 8am to 6pm. You’ll have to work for two hours extra in case of an admission under you. In the final year, you’ll work from 8am to 5pm. After that you’ll be relieved from the ward, only OP.
This is the schedule for MD Dermatology students at JIPMER.
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