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Do you want to cure people of their illness? Does the thought of providing medical help to people give you satisfaction? If yes, you are the best person to be a doctor and serve people with your services.

 

A doctor is a certified medical practitioner who diagnoses and treats you for your illness. They play an essential role in guiding their patient to maintain a healthy body and mind. A doctor has to be very alert, sympathetic and well organised in order to deliver successful results. Apart from treating, the doctor also informs his patients about the precautions to be taken to avoid illness, records their medical history and also interprets the diagnostic tests done by the medical technicians. There are numerous specializations that can be done in this field after  M.B.B.S. studies.

For example, cardiologist (heart specialist), Dermatologist (skin, hair, and nails doctor), Neurologist (brain doctor) etc.

What are the roles and responsibilities for Doctor?

  • Analyzes records, reports, test results, or examination information to diagnose medical condition of the patient.
  • Examines or conducts tests on patient to provide information on a medical condition.
  • Prescribes or administers treatment, therapy, medication, vaccination, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury.
  • Monitors patients' condition and progress and re-evaluates treatments as necessary.
  • Explains procedures and discusses test results on prescribed treatments with patents.
  • Operates on patients to remove, repair, or improve the functioning of diseased or injured body parts and systems and delivers babies.
  • Collects, records, and maintains patient information, such as medical history, reports, and examination results.
  • Refers patient to medical specialist or another practitioner when necessary.
  • Advises patients and community concerning diet, activity, hygiene, and disease prevention.
  • Plans, implements, or administers health programs or standards in hospital, business, or community for information, prevention, or treatment of injury or illness.
  • Directs and coordinates activities of nurses, students, assistants, specialists, therapists, and other medical staff.
  • Prepares reports for government or management of birth, death, and disease statistics, workforce evaluations, or medical status of individuals.  

What are the key skills required for General Physician?

  • Diagnosis and Treatment Planning
  • Emergency Room (ER)
  • Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
  • Critical Thinking
  • Clinical Anatomy

What are the career opportunities in General Physician?

  • Surgeon
  • Cardiologist
  • Dermatologist
  • Family Doctor
  • General Physician
  • Neurologist
  • Super speciality doctor

What is the salary and demand for Doctor?

  • Demand is High for General Physician.
  • Salary levels are High for General Physician. For fresher average salary is more than 5 Lacs.
  • Fees levels of the course is High. To pursue this course student need to spend more than 5 Lakhs.
  • Level of preparation for General Physician is High. Students spend more than 1 year to prepare for entrance test of General Physician.

1 Fees
High
2 Demand
High
3 Salary
High
4 Level Of Preparation
High

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What education is required to become a Doctor?

  • Student can do 12-Science(Biology recommended). Then complete MBBS. Further you can Proceed with MD in select speacialization. Further you can Proceed with Ph.D. in select specialization.
  • Student can do 12-Science(Biology recommended). Then complete MBBS. Further you can Proceed with Master in Surgery (MS).

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What are the best colleges for General Physician in India?

For Graduation

  • All India Institute of Medical Sciences - [AIIMS], New Delhi
  • Christian Medical College - [CMC], Vellore
  • Armed Forces Medical College - [AFMC], Pune
  • Kasturba Medical College - [KMC], Mangalore
  • Maulana Azad Medical College - [MAMC], New Delhi
  • Jawaharlal Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education and Research - [JIPMER], Pondicherry
  • Lady Hardinge Medical College - [LHMC], New Delhi
  • Madras Medical College - [MMC], Chennai
  • Grant Medical College - [GMC], Mumbai
  • King George's Medical University - [KGMU], Lucknow

For Post Graduation

  • All India Institute of Medical Sciences - [AIIMS], New Delhi
  • Christian Medical College - [CMC], Vellore
  • Armed Forces Medical College - [AFMC], Pune
  • Kasturba Medical College - [KMC], Mangalore
  • Maulana Azad Medical College - [MAMC], New Delhi
  • Jawaharlal Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education and Research - [JIPMER], Pondicherry
  • Lady Hardinge Medical College - [LHMC], New Delhi
  • Madras Medical College - [MMC], Chennai
  • Grant Medical College - [GMC], Mumbai
  • King George's Medical University - [KGMU], Lucknow