🩺 Undergraduate Degree

Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)
A 5½-year professional medical degree combining theoretical learning and clinical exposure. This is the foundational qualification that allows one to practice as a general physician.

🎓 Postgraduate Diplomas (Short-term Specialty Credentials)

Each diploma (1–2 years) builds specialized clinical knowledge and adds professional depth:

• DCH – Paediatrics (child health and diseases)

• DA – Anaesthesia (peri-operative and critical care)

• DTCD – Tuberculosis & Chest Diseases (pulmonary medicine)

• DDVL – Dermatology, Venereology & Leprosy (skin and STD care)

• DMRD – Radio-diagnosis (medical imaging techniques)

• DPM – Psychiatry

• D.Ortho – Orthopaedics (bone/joint disorders)

• DO – Ophthalmology (eye health & surgery)

• DLO – ENT (Ear, Nose, Throat specialties)

• DGO – Obstetrics & Gynaecology (women’s health and childbirth)

• DCM/DPH – Community Medicine / Public Health

• DCP – Clinical Pathology (laboratory diagnostics)

🧠 Doctor of Medicine (MD) & Master of Surgery (MS)

These are 3-year full-time specializations, offering deep expertise and eligibility to practice as consultants:

Core MD Specialties

• General Medicine

• Paediatrics

• Anaesthesiology

• Respiratory Medicine

• Dermatology, Venereology & Leprosy

• Radio-diagnosis

• Psychiatry

• Radiation Oncology

• Emergency Medicine

• Family Medicine

• Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry

• Pathology, Microbiology, Pharmacology

• Forensic Medicine & Toxicology

• Community Medicine

• Hospital Administration

• Transfusion Medicine

• Nuclear Medicine

MS Degree Courses

Surgical branches of medicine (3-year training):

• General Surgery

• Orthopaedics

• Ophthalmology

• ENT (Otorhinolaryngology)

• Obstetrics & Gynaecology

🛠️ Super-Specialty Degrees (DM / MCh / Dr.Med / Master of)

Advanced training (3-year programs) after MD/MS for highly specialized practice and leadership roles:

DM (Doctorate of Medicine)

• Cardiology

• Medical Gastroenterology

• Neurology

• Nephrology

• Clinical Pharmacology

• Endocrinology

• Neonatology

• Critical Care Medicine

• Medical Oncology

MCh (Master of Chirurgiae)

• Urology

• Neurosurgery

• Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

• Paediatric Surgery

• Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery

• Surgical Oncology

• Surgical Gastroenterology

Other Super-Specialties

• Master of Reproductive Medicine and Surgery – advanced fertility and reproductive care

• Doctorate of Medical Oncology – comprehensive cancer treatment and care

⚙️ Why These Pathways Matter

• Diplomas are fast-tracked routes to practice with limited scope options.

• MD/MS degrees offer full specialization and eligibility for leadership roles.

• DM/MCh are elite-level qualifications for experts and sub-specialists in tertiary medicine.

🎯 Choosing the Right Path

Path	Best For
Diploma	Quick specialization, flexible
MD/MS	Deep knowledge, consultant roles
DM/MCh	Cutting-edge expertise & research

Choose according to your passion, career goals, and the time you want to invest in specialization.

Happy Learning 
Team EdGe