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I want to get a PhD from IGNOU. Is it tough to get a PhD from IGNOU?
It is a given fact that IGNOU is one of the best universities in India. All of its courses have great value. But when it comes to PhD, the truth is that there are many universities that are more specialized in it. Also, you can opt to study abroad. It is a very good option and has a lot of benefits.
In the end, it’s your own personal decision. Just make sure to think about it open-mindedly first. You may refer to career counselling sites also. They give you the best advice regarding your career or any study-related decision.
How is direct DM neurology in NIMHANS?
You need to secure a very good rank in the NIMHANS entrance exam, this could be among the top 4 or 5. Here are some things about the course you should know about beforehand.
- It is a 5-year course post MBBS and the course won't entirely be in NIMHANS.
- The residents will be posted for ½ years to other hospitals like Victoria for experience in general medicine. 3 ½ years however will be in NIMHANS.
- As a resident, you will be expected to participate in OPD's, handle in-patients, and also can be posted for emergency duties.
- Working hours will vary, but expect 12-hour duties on any day and 24 hours during emergency postings.
- The students will be posted in departments of Neurology predominantly and also Psychiatry, Neuro-surgery, Pathology, and Electrophysiology for short periods.
- The DM course is a great opportunity to learn about Neurology in detail.
- You will be exposed to a wide variety of cases to standard modalities of treatment.
- The caseload can get a bit hectic. Try to stay calm in these situations.
As it is an institute of national importance, there are plenty of research opportunities for interested students. At the end of the course, you are expected to have a thorough knowledge of clinical aspects of Neurology, investigational modalities not limited to EEG, EMG, MRI, CT, etc. Thus it opens a huge scope of learning.
Which college is good among Kempegowda, MS Ramaiah, BR Ambedkar, and JJMC, for an MD?
Having knowing people in both MS Ramaiah and Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS), I can say that they are of the same standards when it comes to undergraduate teaching.
- Ramaiah has a larger campus with better infrastructure and teaching professionals while KIMS has a slightly better patient input as it is located at the centre of the city.
- The scenario changes if you focus on post-graduation. MS Ramaiah wins hands down in PG when compared to KIMS.
- Ramaiah has highly renowned doctors who teach MD and there is a wide range of specializations in clinical fields like Medicine, Surgery, Orthopedics, OB-GYN all of which have amazing patient input.
- Unlike KIMS, Ramaiah has both a teaching hospital and a corporate hospital within the same campus.
- The management splurges on the latest technology so the college is loaded with all the hi-tech latest equipment. You will get great exposure here.
- The interns and PG students will have a huge advantage at Ramaiah. The Alumni network is the best in the college.
Even though it is said that doing MD in a private medical institute is not great, MS Ramaiah is better than all the above-mentioned institutes. It has been ranked 12th in the best medical colleges in India by NIRF and is very competitive to get into.
JJMC and BR Ambedkar are almost of the same level and come after MS Ramaiah and KIMS. So the overall preference should be MS Ramaiah, KIMS, BR Ambedkar, JJMC.
Is it worth it to give up MD general medicine for MD emergency medicine at AIIMS Rishikesh? I am interested in both.
In Medicine, your branch preference matters more than the institution. It is so because Engineering and MBA graduates are able to switch their domain, doctors have to stick to their specialty.
It is suggested that you continue with MD general medicine rather than opting for MD emergency medicine at AIIMS Rishikesh. Here are some reasons why:
- Independent Practice (entrepreneurship), which is also possible with emergency medicine, if you have enough financial resources to come up with an ICU setup.
- Super-specialization in areas such as gastroenterology, endocrinology, neurology, cardiology, rheumatology, and even critical care (emergency medicine).
- Unlike emergency medicine, general medicine is a well-developed branch whereas emergency medicine is still in its very beginning in India.
- Other specialties such as anesthesia, pulmonary medicine, several diploma courses from unrecognized institutes such as Medvarsity, ISCCM Courses, Master in Emergency Medicine (MEM), etc. compete for emergency physicians posts.
- Most of the critical care HODs are MD general medicine and DM critical care or FNB critical care.
The only reason to join MD emergency medicine is if you want to practice emergency medicine without dedicating extra time after MD.
Which is better: an MD Derma at AIIMS Rishikesh or an MD Gynae at AIIMS Delhi?
If you don’t have any personal preference, choosing MD Gynae at AIIMS Delhi will be better. OBG has good facilities. AIIMS Delhi has excellent monitoring facilities and nursing backup. It witnesses many high-risk pregnancy cases. The department offers services such as minimally invasive surgery, preventive & operative oncology, and general gynecology.
Other than the traditional academics, the department organizes various CMEs, live workshops, and seminars in all fields. OBG-AIIMS is associated with programs such as WHI (Women’s health initiative) program, HRCC (High-Risk Reproduction Centre), and WHO center for research in Reproduction.
How is the psychiatry MD course at NIMHANS? What is the stipend and fee structure?
MD course at NIMHANS is really good. It was the first institute in India opened for training in psychiatry. This gets carried over in the degree you obtain.
- Primary training will be given in Adult Psychiatry in this course. This will also include a few months of training in child and adolescent psychiatry, addiction medicine, psychology, etc.
- You will witness an astonishing amount of the variety of patients.
- You can get to see phenomenology of nearly all kinds that are read during the PG preparation.
- Emphasis is put on treatment, and not just pharmacotherapy, but a multi-disciplinary approach.
- This helps students learn not only psychopathology but various aspects of social dynamics as well.
- There are plenty of research opportunities for interested students.
- If you have a genuine interest in psychiatry should consider this course. It will be time-consuming and hectic as it requires dedication and hard work.
The stipend is currently around INR 66,000, this should increase with the implementation of the 7th pay commission. The fee is INR 73,420.
Is it possible to get a seat for PG at AIIMS Delhi in radiology for a doctor who got an MBBS degree from PGIMS Rohtak or another state medical college?
Yes it is possible. There are a lot of mediocre students who evolve with time and end up cracking IIT or AIIMS.
- AIIMS conducts an entrance exam every 6 months for entry into its MD, MS courses.
- You can regularly visit the exam portal of AIIMS to check for all the details regarding exam pattern, eligibility, seat distribution, registration for the exam, and other details.
- They also release exam notifications in newspapers.
- AIIMS generally reserves 50% of its PG seats for its internal candidates (those who have pursued their MBBS from AIIMS), which doesn't mean external candidates don't stand a chance.
Since MD radiology at AIIMS, New Delhi is your target, you will require a rank in top 3-5 to secure a place in MD radiology. It might be the toughest exam but it is not impossible. Try dedicating more time preparing for this, which might give you positive results.
What is the number of MD/MS seats at PGIMER Chandigarh?
The number of MD/MS seats at PGIMER Chandigarh changes every year, every session, according to your category (General, OBC, SC, ST, Sponsored, etc.) and branch or department.
This is because for every session admission to the vacant seats is based on the previous pass-outs in that branch or department. It also depends on the demand of a particular work in that department and other factors.
Check the JSP Page website - pgimer.edu.in before every session to get the exact number of seats available in that particular session.
This session there are a total of 148 seats and 33 of them are for the General category students.
How much Hard is to get an MD/MS seat through NEET PG or AIIMS PG?
To be very honest, to get an MD/MS seat through NEET PG or AIIMS PG is not an impossible task. It requires a lot of focus, dedication, and appropriate preparation.
The table below will give some recent insights about NEET PG and AIIMS PG.
| Total Number of MD + MS + Diploma seats under NEET PG (Government + Private) | 27,979 |
| Total Number of MD+ MS+ Diploma Government seats under NEET PG | 17,921 |
| Total Number of MD + MS seats under AIIMS PG | 680 |
| Number of candidates registered for NEET PG (2020) | 1,67,102 |
| Number of candidates qualified NEET PG (2020) | 89,549 |
| Number of candidates registered for AIIMS PG (2020) | 30,000 (approx.) |
Key highlights:
- The main thing to keep in mind is that ‘Focus and Dedication’ make everything sorted. You must focus on proper preparation from the 1st year of MBBS.
- You will be required to do an internship after 4 years of MBBS. The time spent during the internship can be used in preparation for NEET PG or AIIMS PG.
- For some candidates, taking a drop of a year for preparation suits best. While for the rest, preparation along with internship and regular practice is enough.
- It is very difficult to manage all subjects in a short period of time. The syllabus for the exam is also not fixed.
- Getting a seat in AIIMS PG is definitely a more difficult option than in NEET PG. For candidates having full faith, they should have a more refined and clear in-depth concept for the exams.
If you are dedicated from the beginning, it is very easy to secure a seat through any entrance exam. Having a proper strategy from the initial days is the key to success in every competitive stage.
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