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a year agoBeginner-Level 5
No, you cannot pursue a DNB in Respiratory Medicine directly after a B.Sc in Nutrition and to be eligible for a DNB in Respiratory Medicine, you must have an MBBS degree from a recognized institution, and have completed a one-year rotating internship.
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a year agoBeginner-Level 5
DNB PDCET 2025 Exam Date has been announced. It will be conducted on 23rd February 2025.To pursue a DNB in Psychiatry, you'll need to have an eligible NEET PG exam score, have completed a medical graduation from an NMC-recognized institute in India, have medical registration or license with NMC. For more information you check the website nbe.edu.in.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
The stipend for a Post-Diploma DNB (Broad Specialty) trainee doctor at B L Kapoor Hospital in Delhi is as follows:
First year: INR 37,000 per month.
Second year: INR 39,000 per month.
The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has revised the stipend guidelines for trainee doctors.
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a year agoContributor-Level 9
Some of the colleges in India that offer DNB Rheumatology after MBBS include:
1. ABG and environs TATA Major/Minor, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi
2. Established in 1999, Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore
3. National Board of Examinations (NBE), New Delhi conduct various DNB courses in different specialised Hospitals all over India.
For the EWS category, the cutoff also dynamically depends on the year, examination level, total number of positions and candidates for admission. Normally, the respective cutoff for EWS category is a little lower than the general category students, but the exact last yea
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a year agoContributor-Level 9
Yes, for the DNB (Diplomate of National Board) students, Apollo Hospitals provide true stipend. The allowance is pegged at between Rs 40,000 to Rs 80,000 a month and this depends on the specialisation and the hospital of posting. The one shown above may be slightly adjusted depending on the staff's experience and other factors within the training period. The exposure to myriad cases in addition to the financial aspect makes training at Apollo Hospitals rich by offering case-view clinical training. Regarding the latest stipend information, please it is suggested to get ahold of the hospital specific academic or human resource department
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
No, DNB (Diplomate of National Board) is not equal to DM (Doctorate of Medicine). There are different postgraduate medical qualifications in India, and they represent distinct levels of specialization and training.
Candidates can look at the table below to see the comparison between the two.
Particulars | DNB | DM |
|---|---|---|
Course Level | Postgraduation | Doctorate |
Duration | 3 years | 3 years |
Course Fee | Up to INR 1.1 lakh | INR 5,000 - INR 20 Lakh |
Entrance Exams | ||
Average Salary | Up to INR 35 lakh | INR 3.3 LPA - INR 40 LPA |
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
A DNB graduate's salary can be different according to speciality and also experience.
But starts from around INR 30,000 - INR 1 lakh per month for entry level to INR 1.5 lakh+ per month. Experienced earn around INR 10 - INR 35 Lakhs per year.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Yes a DNB doctor in a surgical specialty like General Surgery or Orthopedics is fully qualified and trained to perform surgeries just like an MD/MS doctor after completing their rigorous postgraduate training.
DNB courses provide extensive hands on experience and clinical exposure in hospitals preparing them to function as specialist surgeons.
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