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a year agoGuide-Level 15
The total tuition fee for Kasturba Medical College DM is INR 79.5 lakh. This information is sourced from official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change. Selected candidates have to pay the course fee after the completion of counselling and seat allotment to confirm their seat in the college.
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a year agoGuide-Level 15
Aspirants need to pass MD/ DNB in relevant subjects from an institution recognised by the National medical Council and Medical Council of India to apply for DM courses. Besides, candidates must also pass NEET SS for admission to DM courses followed by MCC Counselling.
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a year agoGuide-Level 15
Kasturba Medical College offers DM as super speciality course in various specialisations. Candidates who have passed MD/ DNB from a recognised institute are eligible to apply for any of the DM specialisations. Below are some of the KMC Manipal DM specialisations:
- Infectious Decease
- Medical Genetics
- Medical Oncology
- Cardiology
- Gastroenterology, etc.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Yes, DM is higher than MD because it is a Doctorate programme.
While an MD is generally the abbreviation for a research degree, Doctor of Medicine is usually reserved for a professional degree. The MD degree is an award in many medical school programs, which integrates classroom instruction with clinical training. The degree aims to turn its students into licensed medical practitioners.
On the other hand, a Doctor of Medicine is a research degree where one normally participates in an original project and defends a dissertation. It is usually pursued by individuals interested in the field of academic medicine or medical research. Normally
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
To get a DM from abroad, one has to crack numerous entrance exams depending on the country and even the institution. In the United States, the United States Medical Licensing Examination is a requirement for foreign medical graduates who want to specialize in medicine.
The Professional and Linguistic Assessments Board test is often required in the United Kingdom. In Canada, one has to pass the Medical Council of Canada Qualifying Examination. Besides, the knowledge of English is usually checked through examinations such as IELTS or TOEFL. Again, different countries and institutions may require different things, so the exact criteria sho
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Salaries for DM in Medical specialists in India can vary based on their level of experience, specialization, and other factors. Here's a general table showing level-wise salary ranges for DM in Medical specialists in India:
Level of Experience | Average Monthly Salary |
|---|---|
Entry-Level (0-2 years) | INR 1,00,000 - INR 1,50,000 |
Mid-Level (3-5 years) | INR 2,00,000 - INR 3,50,000 |
Experienced (6+ years) | INR 3,50,000 - INR 6,00,000 |
Senior Specialists | INR 6,00,000 - INR 10,00,000+ |
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Yes, with a DM in Cardiology, one acquires skill in the performance of procedures such as angiograms, angioplasties, and PTMCs. All these interventions involve introducing wires through the wrist or thigh up to the heart—very specialized skills that not all cardiologists possess.
After DM, most cardiologists seek fellowships or FNB in Interventional Cardiology to learn and master these techniques.
Further, to specialize as a Cardiac Surgeon, one needs an MS/DNB in General Surgery followed by an MCh/DNB in Cardiothoracic Surgery.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
No, DM is not equivalent to a PhD. These are two types of postgraduate degrees within the context of Medicine and health sciences with different points of focus and purpose.
A DM in Medical degree is essentially clinical and specialised in orientation, with the focus being on the care of patients and practice of medicine; on the other hand, a PhD is oriented toward research and contributes to the body of knowledge in science. They thus serve two different purposes within the medical and academic communities. Both degrees, however, mean an advanced qualification and skill in the relevant spheres of operations, and persons holding either
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Typically, a DM program involves advanced study and research in a specialised area of medicine after completing a Master of Medicine (MD) or equivalent degree.
Here are some steps to consider:
DM in Cardiology
DM in Endocrinology
DM in Nephrology
DM in Neurology
DM in Oncology
DM in Pulmonology
DM in Rheumatology
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