By- Akanksha Yadav
About the course:
The Doctor of Medicine (MD) course is a postgraduate medical degree for MBBS students who want to study and specialize in a particular field of medicine. The eligibility criteria for MD are an MBBS degree. After completing an MBBS degree, students can go for an MD program. MD in Dermatology is a postgraduate medical program in which students study various skin-related diseases, their diagnosis and treatment. MD Dermatology program deals with different skin, nail, hair related diseases. MD Dermatology course is certified by the Medical Council of India.
After completing MD in Dermatology, individuals can expect a salary of 1-2 lakhs per month. Individuals can also work in nursing homes, private hospitals, government hospitals, clinics, dispensaries etc. They can also work as a professor in various universities/colleges. MD Dermatology provides a vast range of career opportunities.
Currently, in India, there are various private/government colleges/institutes where MD Dermatology course is available. The fees in private colleges are usually higher than the government ones. The tuition fees for MD Dermatology can go from INR 5,000 to INR 25, 00,000 per annum.
The duration of MD Dermatology:
MD Dermatology course is a 3-year postgraduate course which deals with various skin, hair, nails related diseases and their treatment.