Season's Greetings on
behalf of IMA AP state.
Now you are
a member of noble profession & member of prestigious and largest
professional association-IMA! The field is buzzed with PG courses &NEET PG
exams.
But if you
introspect and do introspection, definitely you will find more lucrative
careers.
Let us
see....
what are the
opportunities after MBBS?
The various opportunities after MBBS are:
·
Government
Jobs in health services departments
·
Defence
Services: Jobs in Army, Navy and Air Force
·
Employment
in Hospital Chains
·
Opportunities
in Research and Academics
·
Career
in Health Administration/Hospital Management
·
Biomedical
Engineering and Sciences
·
Self-employment
through private practice/ Public health
In Foreign countries:
·
If
you wish to pursue courses after MBBS in the USA, you would have to appear for
USMLE for PG aspirants.
·
Similarly,
if you wish to pursue your education after an MBBS in the U.K.You will have to
appear for PLAB, while the one in Australia after course completion is offered
by The Australia Medical Council and is called the AMC test.
Courses after MBBS without NEET PG
There are
several non-medical career options after MBBS for those curious about exploring
managerial careers or other interdisciplinary job areas. Some of the popular
courses after MBBS without NEET PG:
·
MBA
in Hospital Management and Hospital
Administration
·
MBA
in Bioinformatics
·
MSc
in Computational
Biology
·
MBA/Masters
in Pharmaceutical Marketing
·
Quality
Management and Control
·
Medical
Administration
·
Bigdata Healthcare
Management
·
Yoga
and Wellness
·
E-medicine
Content and Marketing
Short term Courses After MBBS:
Here are
some short-term courses that would give the medical career added value:
·
Critical
Care Medicine
·
Post-Graduation
Certificate Course in Emergency Service
·
Post-Graduate
Certificate Course in Critical Care
·
Diabetes
Management
·
Training
in Occupational Health
·
PGDCC
(Post-Graduate Diploma in Clinical Cardiology)
·
Basic
Life Support.
Career Options After MBBS
As the world
of medical science is continuously progressing and leading towards many
interdisciplinary specialisations, MBBS graduates can explore a plethora of
career options in different fields after completing a medical degree. Below we
have listed some of the top alternative career options after MBBS:
·
Medical
Teacher/Professor
·
Hospital
Administration
·
Public
Health Work
·
Medical
Journalism & Medical Writing
·
Investment
Banking
·
Entrepreneurship
·
Health
Informatics & Analytics
·
Medico-Legal
Advisor
·
Forensic
Psychiatry
·
Academic
Medicine
·
Radiology/Diagnostic
Imaging
·
Clinical
Forensic Medical Examiner
·
Sports
Medicine
·
Transplant
Coordinator
·
Medical
or Pharmaceutical Researcher
·
Public
Services (UPSC, SSC,
etc.)
·
Academic
Medicine
Let’s get to know about these
alternative career options after MBBS in further more detail:
·
Health
Informatics and Analytics : In order to provide effective and efficient
healthcare services to masses at large, capturing, storing, and analyzing data
is crucial. This is where Health Informatics and Analytics course can come in
handy. Available either in the form of a diploma or degree programs, enlisted
are some universities that offer this one of the unique alternative courses
after MBBS:
The
Hong Kong Polytechnic University
The
George Washington University
Clinical Research
Clinical
Research courses are amongst the top programs that can be pursued
after MBBS. This area of study deals with the study of the effectiveness of
different medical processes, drugs, and treatments that are subject to human
use. Candidates willing to make a career
in research can opt for this course to work at research labs of
government departments and hospitals. A diploma course in this field is offered
by many universities abroad.
Exercise
Medicine/Sports and Exercise Science
If you want
to build a career in the medical industry but in a different specialization
then master courses after MBBS in Sports and Medicine Exercise is the most
suitable choice for you! Generally running for a period of 1-2 years, these
programs help in the overall skill
development of the students apart from imparting knowledge on
diseases, their
PG Courses After MBBS 2022
Here are the
best specialisations for MD/MBA/MTech/MS courses after MBBS:
·
MD
in Aerospace
Medicine
·
MD
in Dermatology
·
MD
in Forensic Medicine
·
MD
in Radiodiagnosis
·
MTech Biomedical
Engineering
·
MBA
in Healthcare Management
·
MBA
in Hospital
Administration
·
MBA
in Hospital and Healthcare Management
·
Masters
in Public Administration
·
Masters
in Healthcare Management
·
Masters
in Hospital Administration
·
Master
of Occupational Health and Safety Science
·
Masters
in Medical Science & Technology
·
Masters
in Epidemiology
·
MS
in Clinical Psychology
·
MS
in Gynecology
·
MS
in Microbiology
·
MS
in Cosmetic surgery
·
MCh
in Surgical Gastroenterology
·
MCh
in Urology
·
MCh
in Cardio-Thoracic Vascular Surgery
Most
students choose to continue with their higher studies. In a field that is as
diverse as medicine and offers various opportunities and choices, there can be
a sense of uncertainty regarding the area of specialization. Like the PhD indicates
a higher level of qualification in fields of humanities and commerce etc.
a Doctor
of Medicine (MD) indicates a higher level of specialization among
students pursuing medical. Students can either pursue traditional
specializations or those in upcoming areas in the field of medicine.
Masters in Medical
Science & Technology (MMST)
With
advancements being made in the field of science and medicine daily, there are
is more knowledge around. The upcoming streams also mean an opportunity to
engage with those novel and upcoming specializations. One of the most popular
upcoming courses after MBBS is Masters in Medical Sciences and Technology, this
new area combines both sciences and technology. Offered by limited universities
to meritorious students, this course can take your career to places. The
program concentrates on Medical Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, Healthcare
Imaging, etc.
Diploma/Master’s in Operational
Health
Another
emerging and popular courses after MBBS are in that in Occupational
Health and Safety domain. These courses impart extensive knowldege and
prepare the students to ensure the well being of individuals. From tackling
health-related ailments to preventing any kind of workplace disaster, the
graduates will acquire many competencies throughout the journey of the course.
M.Tech in Biomedical Engineering
& Biological Sciences
Among
courses that can be pursued after MBBS, another popular name is MTech.
Students who are interested in the technical aspect of the Medicinal domain can
sign up for this course. This postgraduate degree can be 1 to 2 years long
depending upon the university one plans to join. There are a plethora of Biomedical
Engineering jobs in the market.
Diplomate of National Board (DNB)
Considered
equivalent to an MD/MS and recognized by the Medical Council of India(MCI), the
DNB is one of the popular courses after MBBS. Running for a period of 3 years,
the course imparts knowledge in the field of their choice and equips students
with skills necessary to deal in emergency situations. To pursue this
postgraduate diploma course offered by the National Board of Examinations, the
students have to clear an MBBS degree with 50% minimum marks and also have to
clear the CET-NBE.
Masters in Public Health
Public
Health is a famous area of specialization taken up by various students looking
up to study medical postgraduate courses from abroad. Master
in Public Health is amongst the top pursued courses after MBBS and is
offered at top academic institutions across the globe.
Combined Medical Services (CMS)
Every year,
lakhs of students in India appear for various exams to pursue higher education
in the medical field. Apart from the aforementioned Medical
Science courses, there are many popular courses after MBBS which can
be pursued in India. If you are not willing to pursue another academic
qualification after MBBS but want to kickstart your medical career in reputed
government organizations, then the Combined Medical Services is an option worth
considering. The exam is conducted by UPSC to recruit candidates for various
posts like General Duty Medical Officer and Assistant Divisional Medical
Officer course, and treatment through Exercise and Sports.
·
UPSC
conducts Combined Medical Services Examination every year in the month of
July/August for recruitment into government institutions like Railways,
Municipal Corporations as Medical Officers.
·
Candidates
can appear in the exam after clearing the final year of their MBBS degree.
·
The
prestige, pride, and power associated with the UPSC CMS are far more in
Indian society.
·
For
some, getting recruited through UPSC is of utmost priority considering the
esteem, repute, and honor associated with UPSC jobs.
·
It
is a good option if you want a permanent job with the government and if you
like to be a part of the administrative workforce of the hospital.
Masters in Health Administration
A master’s
degree in Health Administration after pursuing MBBS can equip students with
skills to manage clinics, hospitals, and other health-related departments.
Usually, this postgraduate course is 3 years long in duration and is readily
offered by universities abroad.
MBA After MBBS
·
MBA
in Healthcare Management
·
MBA
in Hospital Administration
·
MBA
in Bioinformatics
·
MBA
in Medical Administration
·
MBA
in Computational Biology
·
MBA
after MBBS
Many people
are also pursuing an MBA
after MBBS so that they have a better knowledge of how to administer
their staff and provide the best services. MBA courses after MBBS open up
another door of opportunities for students. The field of healthcare is
revolutionizing and bettering due to people who wish to combine the learning's
of an MBA degree to better the deliverance in the healthcare sector. You can
pursue numerous specialized degrees like MBA
Healthcare Management or Hospital
Management as well as Hospital
Administration courses.
MBA After MBBS
Specialisations ---- Duration
MBA in Healthcare -- 2 years
MBA in Hospital Administration and Health Care Management --- 2 years
MBA in Healthcare Management ----- 2 years
MBA in Hospital and Healthcare Management ----2 years
PGD in Hospital Management ------ 1-2 years
PGD in Health Management ----- 1-2 years
PGD in Hospital Administration ---- 1-2 years
Here are the top colleges to pursue MBA after MBBS in India:
·
IIMs
·
XLRI
Xavier School of Management, Jamshedpur
·
IITs
Kharagpur, Delhi, Bombay,
etc.
·
SP
Jain Institute of Management and Research
·
Faculty
of Management Studies, Delhi
·
SVKM’s
Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies, Mumbai
·
Indian
Institute of Foreign Trade Delhi
·
NIT,
Tiruchhapalli
·
Jamnalal
Bajaj Institute of Management Studies, Mumbai
There is also an
available option for a dual degree in MD and MBA. Enlisted are some of the
popular colleges to pursue an MBA abroad:
·
UCLA
Anderson School of Management, University
of California
·
Columbia
Business School, Columbia
University
·
Darden
School of Business, University of Virginia
·
The
Fuqua School of Business, Duke
University
·
The
Goizueta School of Business, Emory
University
Clinical Research
When it
comes to the sphere of research, India is still growing and developing. Thus,
there is an immense need for and demand for clinical researchers.
Various
institutes that offer research opportunities are ICMR (Indian Council for
Medical Research), CIMAP, CCMB (Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology), St.
John's Research Institute.
One can also
join the WHO. Many institutes like AIIMS, PGI, NIMHANS, Tata Institute of
Fundamental Research, Mumbai (TIFR) offer a Ph.D. degree.
Upcoming courses in Medical Sciences
and Technology
Masters in Medical
Sciences and Technology is an upcoming stream. It imparts skills that combine
sciences and engineering to doctors to train them for the state-of-the-art
medical research in Medical Imaging and Image Analysis, Biomaterials and
Implants, Regenerative Medicine, Stem Cells, Medical Statistics, Telemedicine,
Biomedical Instrumentation, Early Detection of Cancer, Immuno-technology,
Clinical Biomarkers, Biosensors, Recombinant DNA Technology, regenerative
medicine, Biomedical Simulation. MMST is also offered by the IIT's which
deals with Bioinformatics, medical biotechnology, healthcare imaging, etc.
Options Abroad
Medicos can also opt
for foreign studies to pursue higher education in different countries. The
process to study medicine abroad is different. For instance, PLAB is for
pursuing higher studies in the UK while the USA has USMLE for PG aspirants and
Australia Medical Council has AMC exams. All of these facilitate the process of
higher studies in the respective countries as well as job opportunities after
course completion.
All
the best
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