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 sports medicine is a 3-year long post-graduate medical program which is focused on problems faced by athletes and their diagnosis, and treatment. MD sports medicine course is certified by the Medical Council of India. This course is perfect for students who want to work as sports medicine specialists.

Sports medicine doctors usually treat patients who have injuries resulting from athletic activities or injuries caused because of workouts. The specialists also provide health advice and nutrition tips to the patients. Students who have done post-graduation in this field are also hired by various sports academies other than hospitals. They can join the medical team of the sports fraternity to help the players have good health.

The tuition fees for MD sports medicine can go from INR 15,000 to INR 15, 00,000 per annum. After course completion, graduates can earn a salary of INR 8 lakhs to 15 Lakhs per annum.

The duration of MD Sports Medicine:

An MD Sports Medicine course is a 3-year long postgraduate course in sports medicine. During this course, students study various musculoskeletal problems, issues faced by athletes, their diagnosis and treatment.

The eligibility criteria for MD Sports Medicine:

Students wanting to pursue an MD sports Medicine course can check the eligibility criteria of the course below.

• The candidate must have an MBBS degree from an institute/college recognized by the Medical Council of India (MCI).
• The student should have completed his/her 1-year mandatory internship after completing his/her graduation.
• The student 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.

Famous entrance examinations for MD sports medicine:

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)

Subjects in MD Sports Medicine:

During MD Sports Medicine, students study various subjects related to the sports medicine field. The list of general medicine subjects is given below.

• Assessment and evaluation of sports medicine
• Applied basic medicine sciences
• Kinesiology
• Biomechanics
• Research and educational methodology
• Applied Para clinical sciences
• Physical medicine
• Kinanthropometry
• Sports traumatology
• Applied exercise physiology
• Sports psychology
• Medical aspects of sports medicine
• Exercise, physiology and nutrition
• Non-traumatic medical conditions of the athlete
• Sports physical therapy
• Current concepts in sports medicine
• Emergency care and cardiopulmonary therapeutics
• Foundations and principles of healthcare management

Skills required to be an MD sports medicine specialist:

Here is a list of skills which are required for being an MD sports medicine specialist.

• Decision making
• He/she should have a keen interest in sports.
• He/she should be mentally and physically fit to help out their patients.
• Diagnostic investigation and procedures
• Monitoring seriously ill people
• He/she should know how to counsel patients and relatives.
• Good communication abilities

Career opportunities after MD Sports Medicine:

After finishing the post-graduation degree in the sports Medicine field, individuals can start their own clinic as sports medicine physicians or they can also join any hospital. They can expect a salary of INR 8, 00,000 to INR 15, 00,000 per annum.

After their MD sports medicine degree, individuals can work as

• Dietician
• Sports medicine physician
• Nutritionist
• Medical consultant
• Medical doctors
• Physiotherapists
• Junior doctor
• Senior resident
• Naturopathy doctors

MD sports medicine graduates can work in the following sectors after completion of their degree.

• Sports academies
• Private/public hospitals
• Colleges/universities

 

Top institutes/colleges offering MD Sports Medicine:

An MD Sports Medicine course is offered in various colleges in India. The top institutes/colleges are

• Vardhman Mahavir medical college, Delhi
• Aryabhatta knowledge university, Bihar
• Sri Ramachandra Medical college and research institute, Tamil Nadu
• Guru nanak dev university, Punjab
• Armed forces medical college, Maharashtra
• Indian institute of sports medicine (IISM), Mumbai