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a year agoContributor-Level 10
A Physician Assistant (PA) is a healthcare professional trained to assist doctors in diagnosing, treating, and managing patients, but they are not licensed to practice independently. While both roles involve providing patient care, the key difference lies in their education, responsibilities, and level of autonomy.
Doctors undergo extensive medical education and training, including an MBBS degree followed by postgraduate specializations, enabling them to make independent medical decisions, perform complex surgeries, and prescribe medication without supervision.
In contrast, a Physician Assistant typically completes a 3 year U
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
In private sectors or corporate forensic consultancies, the salary may vary, with entry-level professionals earning around INR 40,000 to INR 60,000 per month.
The salary of an entry-level forensic doctor in India ranges between INR 50,000 to INR 70,000 per month, depending on the organisation and sector.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Becoming a forensic doctor in India typically requires an MBBS degree followed by a specialisation in Forensic Medicine (MD). However, for those without an MBBS degree, there are alternative paths to work in forensic science.
Individuals can pursue a BSc in Forensic Science after completing Class 12 (Science), followed by an MSc in Forensic Science. These degrees allow graduates to work as forensic experts, crime scene investigators, or forensic analysts in government and private agencies, including law enforcement departments like CBI, CID, and Police Forensic Labs.
However, it's important to note that without an MBBS, one c
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
The salary of a forensic doctor in the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in India varies based on their rank, experience, and level of seniority.
Entry-Level: INR 50,000 - INR 70,000 per month
Mid-Level: INR 80,000 - INR 1 Lacs per month
Senior-Level: INR 1.5 Lacs and above per month
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
No, an AYUSH doctor is not at all equal to an MBBS doctor. The studies provided and practises held in the AYUSH courses are way too different than that of an MBBS doctor.
While an MBBS doctors is trained in modern allopathic medicines, the AYUSH courses provide studies on traditional healthcare method.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Yes BAMS doctors can open their clinics and practice Ayurvedic medicine. After completing their BAMS course and getting registration with state medical council they are authorized to treat patients using Ayurvedic methods.
BAMS doctors can offer many services like consultations, Ayurvedic treatments, Panchakarma therapies and also herbal medicine.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Yes, BAMS doctors are getting more and more demand now, because people like Ayurveda and other old style medicine. Many people like natural treatment and full body care, so they go to BAMS doctors in city and village both. They help in long sickness, prevention and for staying healthy.
Also government is giving more support to Ayurveda and putting it inside health system. That's why BAMS doctor job is growing a lot these days.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Yes, BAMS doctor can also be drug inspector if they do right study and get the need qualification. But not everyone can do it just after finishing BAMS, they need extra step.
Mostly drug inspector job ask for degree in Pharmacy or something like that. Still BAMS student can take more training in medicine, pharmacology or pharma science and then apply. So it's not impossible, but little more work needed.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Nope, a BAMS doctor cannot practice as a gynecologist in modern medicine directly. But, they can specialize in "Stree Rog and Prasuti Tantra," which is the Ayurvedic branch focusing on women's health, pregnancy and even childbirth.
To become a gynecologist, candidates must pursue MBBS course and later followed by followed an MD or DNB course.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Yes a BAMS doctor is authorised use injections only if they have necessary training and also follow guidelines which is set by Ministry of AYUSH.
But it is very important that they follow regulations and scope of practice set by state medical councils.
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