MD in Radiology: Click here to know about the course, duration, syllabus, eligibility criteria, entrance exam, top universities, career opportunities and more

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 certain 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 Radiology is a 3-year long post graduate medical program for students who want to work as radiologists and treat patients. Through this course, students learn about various radiation techniques through which they can diagnose and treat the disease.

Radiology is a field where diseases are diagnosed through various radiation techniques such as MRI, X-ray, and Ultrasound etc. Radiology is used for diagnosing problems within the human body which includes the brain, digestive system or any other organ in the body.

Currently, in India, there are various private/government colleges/institutes where MD Radiology course is available. The fees in private colleges are usually higher than the government ones. The tuition fees for MD Radiology can go from INR 40,000 to INR 10, 00,000 per annum.

The duration of MD Radiology:

MD Radiology course is a 3-year postgraduate course. During this course, students study various radiation techniques through which patients’ diseases are diagnosed and treated.

The eligibility criteria for MD Radiology:

MD Radiology aspiring students can check the eligibility criteria for the course below.

• The student should have an MBBS degree from an institute/college recognized by the Medical Council of India (MCI).
• Candidate should have completed his/her 1-year mandatory internship after completing his/her graduation.
• The candidate should have qualified for NEET-PG or the required entrance examination.
• Admission is usually based on merit in the entrance exam. It is given on the basis of a merit list which is based on marks obtained in the entrance exam and counselling process.

Subjects in MD Radiology:

During MD Radiology, students study various subjects related to Psychiatry. 3 years of MD Radiology are divided into 6 semesters. In each semester, students study different subjects. Semester wise list of psychiatry subjects is given below.

For semester 1:

• Medical radiation physics as applied to radio diagnosis
• Production of x-rays
• Interaction of radiation with matter
• Radiography

For semester 2:

• Musculoskeletal system
• Respiratory system
• Cardiovascular system
• Gastrointestinal system

For semester 3:

• Fluoroscopy
• Special radiography
• Interaction of radiation with matter
• Nuclear medicine

For semester 4:

• Urogenital tract
• CNS including spine
• Imaging of obstetrics and gynaecology
• Radiopharmaceuticals

For semester 5:

• Radiation biology
• Guidelines for safe work practice
• MRI

For semester 6:

• Radiation protection
• Ultrasonogram
• Endocrine system

What are the techniques in radiology?

In Radiology, 6 major types of techniques are used. They are as follows.

• X-ray
• Ultrasound
• MRI
• CT scan
• Angiography
• Mammography

Famous entrance examinations for MD Radiology:

Medical colleges take students through various entrance examinations. Some of the top entrance examinations are

• NEET PG- The full form of this exam is the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (Postgraduate). It is conducted by the National Board of Examinations.
• AIIMS INI CET- The full form of this examination is the Institute of National Importance Combined Entrance Test. This exam is conducted by AIIMS, New Delhi. Through this examination, students get admissions in various PG courses like Doctor of Medicine (MD), Master of Surgery (MS), Master of Dental Surgery (MDS), Doctorate of Medicine (DM)

Career opportunities after MD Radiology:

After finishing the post-graduation degree in Radiology field, individuals can work in trauma centres, hospitals and emergency care centres etc. Graduates can work in both the private and public sectors after completion of their post-graduation degree in radiology.

After their MD Radiology degree, individuals can work as

• CT Tech/ CT Scan Technologist
• MRI Technician
• Ultrasound Technician
• Radiologist Assistant
• MRI Sonographer
• X-ray Technician
• Radiologist
• Radiologic technologist

Individuals can earn from INR 5, 00,000 to INR 13,00,000 per annum based on their experience.

Top recruiting organizations:

• Healthcare centres for military veterans
• Apollo Hospitals
• Fortis Hospital
• Max Hospital
• Sri Gangaram Hospital
• HLL Lifecare limited

Top institutes/colleges offering MD Radiology:

MD Radiology course is offered in various colleges in India. The top institutes/colleges are

• AIIMS, Delhi
• Kasturba Medical College, Manipal
• John’s Medical College, Bangalore
• JSS Medical College and Hospital
• Ramaiah Medical College, Bangalore
• KS Hedge Medical Academy, Mangalore
• Hind Institute of medical sciences, Barabanki
• Eras Lucknow Medical College and hospital, Lucknow
• FH Medical College, Agra
• LLRM Medical college, Meerut
• King’s George Medical College, Lucknow
• Sri Ramachandra University, Chennai
• Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi
• Bhaskar Medical College