D.M. in Nephrology 

at Index Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, Indore

Below are the steps to become a Nephrologist after 12th:

• Complete 12th with PCB
• Clear NEET-UG
• Complete MBBS (5.5 years)
• Qualify NEET-PG
• Pursue MD (3 years)
• Appear for NEET-SS.
• Complete DM/DNB in Nephrology (3 years)

Yes, it is possible that Nephrology can be a stressful speciality especially because it is a study related to kidney diseases. And the nature of kidney diseases are usually vey compliated, which also often require long-term management and emergency care. 

It is very common for Nephrologists to deal with critically ill patients everyday, including all those who are on dialysis or awaiting kidney transplants. 

This field is full of handling complex cases and making life-saving decisions, as all the doctors do.