Stages of Medical Courses
There are basically three courses available for the interested candidates. It is not necessary to follow the hierarchy to become a specialist as one can pursue specialization course directly after pursuing the entrance examination.
Undergraduate Courses
Postgraduate Courses
Super Specialty Courses
Medical Governing Bodies
In India, we have four medical apex bodies which govern the medical professional and allied services. They function under the Government of India and comprises of separately affiliated medical associations.
Dental Council of India (DCI)
Pharmacy Council of India (PCI)
Medical Council of India (MCI)
National Board of Examination (NAT Board)
OVERVIEW OF COURSES
Undergraduate
B. D. S. (Bachelor of Dental Sciences)
Duration of this program is 4 years. 1 year is meant for compulsory rotating internship. Courses taught are -biochemistry, physiology, pharmacology, basic anatomy and microbiology. Candidates are exposed to dentistry and hands-on-practice in the final two semesters.
M. B. B. S. (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery)
This programs spans over duration of 5 ½ years and divided into three professional of three semesters. Each semester lasts 18 months or 1 ½ year. Last year is dedicated to compulsory rotating internship. Subjects like anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, forensic medicine, microbiology, pathology, pharmacology, general medicine, surgery, ophthalmology, ENT (ear, nose, and throat), gynecology, orthopedics and preventive & social medicine are taught.
B. A. M. S. (Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery)
Duration of this course is 5 ½ years. Ayurvedic Education in India is under monitoring by the Central Council of Indian Medicine (CCIM), which again, is a statutory central government body.
