MD / MS

 MD / MS – Postgraduate Medical Degrees in India

 What are MD and MS?

After completing MBBS, medical graduates pursue postgraduate specializations to deepen their expertise. These are categorized as:

• MD (Doctor of Medicine): Focuses on non-surgical disciplines, diagnosis, and internal medicine.
• MS (Master of Surgery): Emphasizes surgical training and hands-on operative procedures.

Both are three-year full-time courses with intensive clinical training, theory, and thesis submission.

 Key Highlights

Both MD and MS are recognized by NMC (National Medical Commission) and are essential for becoming a specialist or consultant in the medical field.

 Eligibility Criteria

• Must have completed MBBS from a recognized medical college
• Internship completion before the course starts
• Qualify NEET-PG (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test – Postgraduate)
• Apply via All India Quota (AIQ) or state quota counseling

 Popular MD Specializations

•  General Medicine
•  Psychiatry
•  Pediatrics
•  Pathology
•  Microbiology
•  Community Medicine
•  Pharmacology
•  Radiodiagnosis

 Popular MS Specializations

•  General Surgery
•  Orthopedics
•  Ophthalmology
•  ENT (Ear, Nose, Throat)
•  Obstetrics & Gynecology

 Career Scope After MD/MS

 Clinical Practice

• Become a specialist or consultant in hospitals or clinics
• Set up your own medical practice

 Academic & Teaching

• Become a professor or lecturer in medical colleges
• Involved in curriculum development and mentoring

 Research & PhD

• Pursue further research through DM/MCh or a Ph.D.
• Work in clinical research or drug trials

 International Scope

• Apply for global medical practice (after clearing licensing exams like USMLE, PLAB, AMC, etc.)

 Hospital Administration

• Take up administrative or directorial roles in healthcare settings

 Expected Salary Range

 Is It Worth Pursuing MD/MS?

✅ Highly respected, stable, and future-proof career
✅ Access to top roles in hospitals, research, and policy
✅ Pathway to super-specialization (DM/MCh)
✅ Opens doors to international careers and academia

MD/MS is a powerful next step for MBBS graduates who aim to become experts, leaders, or innovators in medicine.