M.Ch. in Urology 

at Amrita School of Medicine, Kochi

If you're a new M.Ch. Urology graduates in India, a starting salary of anywhere from INR 1.20 Lacs to INR 2.50 Lacs per month, depending on the Hospital, location, and whether you are in the private sector or the government sector.
Eventually, with experience, well known reputation, and/or buildings a private practice, your salary can soar. Urology is one of the more financially comfortable super-specialties in medicine.

While it is an exciting career, pursuing Urology has its challenges, and you must be mentally and physically prepared in a demanding work environment.

• Requires long years of study and specialization.

• Demanding work hours like residency and in emergencies.

• Mentally and emotionally involved due to sensitive and private patient issues.

• Highly competitive for M.Ch. seats.

• Constant need for learning and studying new techniques due to technology and surgeries evolving all the time.

Students can flourish in Urology and practice surgical procedures and patient care for a dedicated population with interests in both anatomy and physiology. Students who enjoy troubleshooting and detailed problem diagnostic work.

Individuals with privacy concerns who can empathize with patients. Also, candidates are willing to endure the long and rigorous training that lies ahead before they become licensed practitioners/agents.

Consider your interests, strengths, and long-term objectives before committing to Urology.

• Are you interested in surgical and procedural procedures, and want to incorporate technology?

• Are you okay with long hours, in potentially stressful situations?

• Are you comfortable dealing with highly private and sensitive issues regarding patients?

• Do you enjoy the focused areas of specialty more than general or primary care (medicine)?

• Do you have nearly 10-12 years to commit to training (to become licensed or practice)?