CAREERS IN MEDICINE • MBBS / BUMS / BHMS / BNYS • • • • • • / BAMS DENTAL SCIENCES PARAMEDICAL SCIENCES NURSING PHYSICAL OCCUPATIONAL, ORTHOTIC AND PROSTHETIC SPEECH THERAPISTS AND AUDIOLOGISTS MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION • HEALTHCARE AND HOSPITAL • • • • MANAGEMENT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGISTS RADIOGRAPHERS & OPTOMETRISTS PHARMACY DARK ROOM ASSISTANT VETERINARY SCIENCE 1 MEDICINE AND DENTISTRY Introduction • Physicians work in rural or government hospitals and clinics have to work under stringent conditions where as in private hospitals the work environment matches that of corporate comforts. Working Conditions • Medical profession is one of intense mental activity. The study of medicine is long drawn and the training is extensive which demands sustained interest and acumen for hard work. Homeopathic Medicine – Ayurvedic and Unani • Requires good mental ability and aptitude to logical thinking. 2 PARA-MEDICAL COURSES -1 Para-Medical Courses • Nursing profession is one which demands unstinted dedication. Patience, professional commitment, orderliness in work, responsibility, punctuality are essential characteristics for the nursing professionals. Physical Occupational, Orthotic and Prosthetic • Work goes in clinical setting. They work with equipments which are placed generally in location which endures freedom of movement. Personality • They require varied skills to deal with patients, handle equipment and to work in different environments. The work demands an organised and systematic way of working. Based on the type of ships, we need to adapt to our work. Old ships are not of excellent shape. 3 PARA-MEDICAL COURSES - 2 Speech Therapists and Audiologists • They work in hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, etc. Personality • They work with people of all ages. Adapting to the needs of patients from different age groups requires tremendous patience and understanding. Clarity of verbal language, diction and tone are important for this profession. Work goes in clinical setting. They work with equipments which are placed generally in location which endures freedom of movement. Perfusionist • Trained health professional who operates the heart-lung machine during cardiac surgery and other surgeries that require cardiopulmonary bypass. • B.Sc & PG Diploma 4 PARA-MEDICAL - 1 Courses & Work Area • Physical & Occupations Therapists, Orthotic & Prosthetic Tech – Lib Injuries & body movements – Bachelors in Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Prosthetics & Orthotics, Audiology and Speech language Pathology, Hearing Language & Speech, Visual Impairment • Physiotherapy: • All India Institute of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. • Refractionist • Speech Therapists & Audiologists – Deal with hearing problem • Ali Yavar Jung National Institute for hearing handicapped, Bandra, Mumbai 5 PARA-MEDICAL - 2 Courses & Work Area • Medical Technologists: Lab • Lab Technician • Optometrists: Visual Defects • Opthalmic Assistant Course • Optician Vaccinator • Pharmacists – Retail, industrial, research – D.Pharm, B.Pharm, M.Pharm, Pharm.D • Health Care & Hospital Management – In charge of facilities – Masters in Hospital Administration 6 PARA-MEDICAL - 3 Courses & Work Area • Indian Council of Medical Research Fellowships • Dental Auxiliary: Certificates (2 Years) – Dental Mechanics Certificate – Dental Hygienist Certificate • Medical Record Technician • Vaccinator • Dark Room Assistant • Radiographers: X-Ray • Diagnostic Radiographer • Therapeutic Radiographer • Sanitary Inspector: Check Water, … • Combined Medical Services Exam or UPSC 7 PARA-MEDICAL - 4 Courses & Work Area • B.Sc: Diary Technology, Fisheries, Sericulture, Agriculture Marketing & Co-op • B.Tech (Food Sciences) • Medical Transcription – Make report based on recorded message – Medical Transcriptionists Training – Regal Information Technology, New Delhi 8 VETERINARY SCIENCE Introduction • Veterinary Science is a medical profession that deals with the control of disease in animals. • It also involves the breeding and scientific handling of livestock. • Veterinarians work in hospitals and clinics. They may even work in mobile clinics particularly on large stud or animal farms or wild life sanctuaries. Often they have to work outdoors particularly when they are dealing with large animals. Personality • The work of vets requires a deep and abiding interest in animals. A desire to treat mute animals and living creatures should be intense and enduring. Courses & Work Area: BVSc / MVSc 9 MEDICINE & DENTISTRY Courses & Work Area • MBBS -> MD / MS -> DM / M.Ch • BDS / MDS • For Foreign Graduates, National Board of Examinations • Homoeopathic Medicine – BHMS • Ayurvedic & Unani Medicine • Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry • B.V.Sc. & A.H. (Bachelor Degree in Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry). • Nursing – Dip in Nursing – B.Sc (Nursing) – Certificate in General Nursing – All India Admission Tests 10 PARAMEDICAL SCIENCES Courses : Diploma / Bachelor’s Courses Medical Lab Tech, X-Ray Tech, Operation Theater Tech, Cardiac Perfusion Tech, Health Inspector, Dialysis Technology, Medical Records Tech. Eligibility : 50% in PCB + English Duration : 2 years/ 3 years Cost : Min : Rs. 2600/- per year. Max : 15,000/11 PARAMEDICAL SCIENCES Scope : Jobs in Hospitals, Private Clinics, Nursing homes, Govt. jobs, etc.. Excellent jobs in foreign. (Huge pay) Further Studies : Bachelor’s / Master’s Courses in any other Paramedical sciences. 12 Ali Yavar Jung National Institute for Hearing Handicapped, Bandra – Mumbai All India Institute of Medical Science, New Delhi All India Institute of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Mumbai All India Institute of Speech and Hearing, Mysore Andhra Medical College, Vishakhapatnam BRD Medical College, Gorakhpur Christian Medical College, Ludhiana & Vellore Chaudhary Charan Singh University, Meerut Dr. V.M Medical College, Solapur SNDT Women’s College, Marine Lines – Mumbai Government Medical College [Aurangabad, Nagpur, Amritsar, Patiala, Mairaj] Jaslok Hospital, Mumbai TATA Memorial Centre, Parel - Mumbai AIIMS, Delhi Armed Forces Medical College, Pune Christian Medical College, Vellore Kasturba Medical College, Manipal Lady Hardinge Medical College, Delhi Maulana Azad Medical College, Delhi Grant Medical College, Mumbai St. John’sMedical College, Bengalluru Madras Medical College, Chennai Stanley Medical College, Chennai Institute of Medical Sciences, BHU, Varanasi Bangalore Medical College, Bengalluru. University College of Medical Sciences, delhi Admission into Science after S.S.C. Need to Score aggregate 50% in Physics, Chemistry & Biology subject in 12th Standard. Clear Entrance Exams for Medical Colleges. 1) PMT (Pre-Medical Test) a) Detailed studies. b) Negative Marking. c) Website : www.aipmt.nic.in 2) AIIMS a) Detailed Studies. b) Negative Marking. c) Website : www.aiims.org 3) AFMC (Armed force Medical College) a) Medical studies for Armed forces. b) Website : www.afmc.nic.in 1) MH-CET (Maharashtra Common Entrance Test ) a) Forms available in College. b) 4-5 Colleges available. (Government colleges.) c) Cut off list 190 marks for government aided colleges. d) Form submission in J.J. Medical College. c) Fee structure approx. Rs. 50,000 or more per year. e) Website www.dmer.org 2) Associate CET (Private Medical Colleges) a) Forms available on website www.amupmbc.org, comes in month of FebMarch. b) Colleges available 100 – 150 Medical colleges and 60 Dental Colleges. c) Form submission to be done at Shreeji House, 75, mint road, fort, Mumbai – 1. d) Medical Fees 2-3 lacs per year and Dental Fees 1-1.5 lacs per year. 3) COMEDK (Consortium Medical Engineering Dental Karnataka) a) All the process are done Online. b) Has got more colleges as compared to Maharashtra State. c) Website www.comedk.org 4) Private Colleges (Deaned College) i) D.Y. Patil (Nerul) ii) D.Y.Patil(Pune) iii) Rangunwala iv) Sinhagad College. v) Datta Meghe Institute. Bharti Vidyapeeth University of Homeopathy and Medical College D.Y. Patil Dental College and Hospital. Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College Grant Medical College Seth GM Medical College Smt. Kashibai Navale Hospital and Medical College. K.J. Somaiya Medical College and Research Centre Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College Mahatma Gandhi Mission, Thane Rajiv Gandhi Medical College, Thane Seth GS Medical College, Mumbai Terna Medical College, Thane Topiwala National Medical College, Mumbai NDMVP Samaj Medical College, Nashik