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MD Dermatology

About the Course:

MD or Doctor of Medicine in Dermatology is a 3 year postgraduate course which deals with the hair, nails, skin and its diseases. Through the study period they will gain a complete knowledge and understanding of dermatological diseases and enhance their knowledge of the scientific basis of dermatology.

Almost everyone has some skin issues; be it acne, hair loss, or the other. So, there is no dearth of patients.

What is the programme outcome of MD Dermatology?

By the end of the degree students will be able to:

  • Recognize the key importance of Skin, STD & leprosy.
  • Identify social and emotional determinants of patients, and provide through therapeutic, rehabilitative, care to them.
  • Practice their specialty ethically and successfully
  • Perform full physical & local examination & make clinical diagnosis.
  • Plan and advise measures to prevent any infectious disease and disability
  • Demonstrate empathy towards patients and their families.
Course Name Doctor of Medicine in Dermatology
Course Duration 3 year
Post graduate Course Level
Eligibility MBBS or any equivalent with a minimum 50%
Entrance exam NEET
Admission Process Based on the counseling process
Average Fees 1.5 - 5 lakh per Year
Job Profiles Researcher, Cosmetic Dermatologist, Immune Dermatologists, etc
Recruiting Areas Biomedical Companies, Private practice, Cosmetic Surgery Clinics, Private practice, etc
Average Salary 12 LPA

MD Dermatology Admission in Karnataka

MD Dermatology Admission Criteria:

  • Candidates should have completed MBBS or any other equivalent subjects like BAMS/ BHMS, etc. from any recognized medical institute
  • They should have scored a minimum aggregate of 50% - 55% or equivalent CGPA at the level of graduation.
  • They must have completed one year of compulsory rotatory internship.
  • They must also be registered with MCI or any state medical council

Students should have completed their bachelors from any institutes which is recognized by:

  • An Act of Central / State Government
  • A Gazette notification of Central / State Government
  • Executive orders issued by Central / State Government

For NRI/ PIO/ OCI:

  • Candidates seeking admission should have obtained their qualification from any recognized board/university
  • They must have a Bachelor’s degree of minimum 3 years’ duration from a recognized University as per program requirement.
  • Those who are holding foreign degree must be registered practitioners in the country from where they have obtained their degree and also must obtain a temporary registration certificate from medical Council of India(MCI)
  • Those with foreign qualification must submit equivalency certificate from the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), New Delhi, as per program requirements. for more details on these refer to the official website of AIU: www.aiu.ac.in

Admission Process of MD Dermatology:

  • Admission is based on merit list of the entrance test
  • Most of the colleges conduct counselling
  • Candidates are selected through merit list which will be based on their performance in the exam and the counselling process
  • Some colleges also accept direct admission
Exam Tentative Date
NEET-PG 2nd Week of May 2021

Medical Seat Distribution (through NEET PG):

  • SC (Scheduled Caste) - 15%
  • ST (Scheduled Tribe) - 75%
  • OBC (Other Backward Class)- 27%
  • PWD (Person With Disability) - 5%

MD Dermatology Syllabus

Below is the MD Dermatology Syllabus. Please note that the syllabus varies from college to college:

MD Dermatology Syllabus
Epidemiology of skin disease The neonate Disorders of connective Tissue
Anatomy, embryogenesis & functions of skin The Oral Cavity and Lips Leprosy- Types, reactions, Lab. investigations, management (MDT) & rehabilitation, NLEP
Diagnosis & Histopathology Parasitic, protozoan & arthropodal infection Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Disorders of keratinization Disorders of Sweat Glands Immunobullous Diseases
Soft – Tissue Tumors and Tumor – like Conditions Metabolic and Nutritional Disorders Sports dermatology and skin problems in Warfield
Disorder of Hair Disorders of pigmentation Types, urticarial vasculitis, angioedema, mastocytosis
Arterial, venous & lymphatic disorder Seborrhoeic blepharitis,cicatricial pemphigoid,EM,TEN,HSV,Reiter’s disease Treatment: Principles, Topical therapy, Drug reactions including EM,SJS/TEN, maculopapular rash, FDE
Recent Advances: LASER & its applications, Dermatosurgery & Cosmetology Practical: Semi- Long case: Leprosy, General Dermatology- Vesiculobullous diseases/ Connective tissue diseases/ Erythroderma, Grand viva - voce including drugs, X-rays Skills: History and examination, Monitoring skills: vitals recording, blood sampling, History taking including psychosocial history, general & systemic examination

Recommended Journals:

  • Archives of dermatology
  • Dermatologic Clinics of North America
  • Indian Journal of Dermatology
  • British Journal of Dermatology
  • International Journal of Dermatology
  • Aeta Dermato – Venereologics
  • Journal of Investigative Dermatology

Recommended Books:

  • Caterall : Sexually Transmitted Diseases
  • Wolverton and Wilkin : Systemic Drugs for Skin Diseases.
  • Rook etal Text Book of Dermatology 4 Volumes (Fifth Edition)
  • Fitzpatrick’s Dermatology in General Medicine
  • Andrew’s Diseases of the skin – Clinical Dermatology (English Edition)
  • Leprosy- Joplings
  • Dermatology Moschella Samuel L

MD Dermatology Career Scope

MD Dermatology Career Scope:

After completion of their masters, students can choose to work in different profiles like:

  • Dermatologist
  • Cosmetic Dermatologist
  • Surgical Dermatologist
  • Medical Dermatologist
  • Immune Dermatologists
  • Pediatric Dermatologist
  • Cosmetic Surgeon
  • Tele Dermatologists

They can work in different sectors of health industry like:

  • Biomedical Companies
  • Health Centers
  • Medical Colleges
  • Nursing Homes
  • Hospitals (Private and Government)
  • Medical Foundation/Trust
  • NGOs
  • Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology Companies
  • Research Areas
  • Hair Clinics
  • Private Hospitals
  • Armed Forces Medical Services
  • Railways Medical Facilities
  • Private practice
  • Specialist Hospitals
  • Cosmetic Surgery Clinics
MD in Dermatology

MD Dermatology Fee structure in Karnataka

MD Dermatology Fee Structure
College (s) Govt. Quota Fees/ year (INR)
Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute 1,13,900
Mysore Medical College and Research Institute, Mysore 1,13,900
Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences, Hubli 1,13,900
Vijayanagar Institute of Medical Sciences 1,13,900
Belgaum Institute of Medical Sciences 1,13,900
Hassan Institute of Medical Sciences 1,13,900
Shimoga Institute of Medical Sciences 1,13,900
Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences 7,13,780
Mahadevappa Rampure Medical College 7,13,780
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Medical College 7,13,780
S. Nijalingappa Medical College and Research Centre 7,13,780
Sri Basaveshwara Medical College and Hospital 7,13,780
Father Muller Institute of Med. Education and Research 7,13,780
Vydehi Institute of Medical Science and Research Centre 7,13,780
Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara Medical college 7,13,780
Navodaya Medical College, Raichur 7,13,780
B G S Global Institute of Medical Sciences 7,13,780
The Oxford Medical College Hospital and Research Center 7,13,780
Shridevi Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Hospital 7,13,780

MD Dermatology Colleges in Karnataka Ranking

Below are the top MD Dermatology Ranking colleges in Karnataka:

MD Dermatology Ranking
College (s) Location
St. Johns Medical College Bangalore
Shridevi Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Hospital Tumkur
Srinivas Institute of Medical Science and Research Centre Mangalore
B G S Global Institute of Medical Sciences Bangalore
Khaja Bande Navaz Institute Of Medical Sciences Gulbarga
A.J. Institute of Medical Sciences Mangalore
Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara Medical college Dharwad
The Oxford Medical College Hospital and Research Center Bangalore
Navodaya Medical College Raichur
Vydehi Institute of Medical Science and Research Centre Bangalore
Sapthagiri Institute of Medical Sciences Bangalore
Shymanuru Shivashankarappa Institute Of Medical Sciences Davangere
M.V.J. Medical College and Research Hospital Bangalore
M.S.Ramaiah Medical College Bangalore
K.Venkataramana Gowda Medical College and Hospital Sullia
Mahadevappa Rampure Medical College Gulbarga
S. Nijalingappa Medical College and Research Centre Bagalkot
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Medical College Bangalore
Jaya Jagadguru Murugharajendra Medical College Davangere
Father Muller Institute of Med. Education and Research Mangalore
Adichunchanagiri Institute of Medical Sciences Mandya
Shimoga Institute of Medical Sciences Shimoga
Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences Bangalore
Hassan Institute of Medical Sciences Hassan

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