MD Dermatology

Course duration : It is a three-year post graduation course.

Course content :

• It is an advanced and progressive branch of Medical Science.
• It is mainly concerned with the skin and diseases of the hair, nails, and mucous membranes of the human body. A dermatologist provides support for cosmetic issues.
• Moreover, it is also an interesting and experience-based branch.
• It deals with advanced skin- related diseases like Eczema, Rosacea, Psoriasis, Hair transplant, etc.
• A Dermatologist follows the visualized method of diagnosis. Therefore, most of the skin problems might appear the same, nevertheless, a Dermatologist can identify them with just a glimpse.
• Apart from that MD Dermatology Course is Technologically advanced as ample machines are used to cure skin diseases.

Listed here are some of the primary objectives of the course :

• To diagnose and manage common skin diseases, sexually transmitted diseases and leprosy.
• To manage efficiently all medical emergencies related with skin, leprosy and venereal disease.
• To adopt preventive measures at individual and community levels against communicable and venereal diseases and leprosy.
• To teach requisite knowledge and laboratory skills to other medical/ paramedical team members.
• To adopt a compassionate attitude towards patients (and their families) under the one’s charge.
• To evaluate and initiate investigation for solving problems relating to skin and venereal diseases and leprosy.
• Pursuing Dermatology courses trains students in handling the complexity of the disease and the right kind of treatment for the particular disease.
• If you imagine yourself in this role, the following is the set of duties you will be responsible for:
• Performing cosmetic surgeries to alter the scars.
• Diagnosing and treating various skin-related problems like moles, skin tumour, melanoma, etc.
• Treating patients with problems of hair loss, scars and various other skin-related problems.
• Training patients about skin and hair hygiene.

After completion of Masters, graduates can choose to work in different profiles like :

• Dermatologist
• Cosmetic Dermatologist
• Surgical Dermatologist
• Medical Dermatologist
• Immune Dermatologist
• Pediatric Dermatologist
• Cosmetic Surgeon
• Tele Dermatologist

Graduates can work in different sectors of health industry like :

• Health Centres
• Biomedical Companies
• Nursing Homes
• Medical Colleges
• Private Hospitals
• Government Hospitals
• Medical foundation/Trust
• NGOs
• Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology Companies
• Private Practice
• Research Centre
• Hair Clinics
• Armed Forces Medical Services
• Cosmetic Surgery Clinics
• Specialist Hospitals
• Railways Medical Facilities