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CAREERS IN MEDICINE• MBBS / BUMS / BHMS /

BNYS / BAMS• DENTAL SCIENCES• PARAMEDICAL SCIENCES• NURSING• PHYSICAL OCCUPATIONAL,

ORTHOTIC AND PROSTHETIC• SPEECH THERAPISTS AND

AUDIOLOGISTS• MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION

• HEALTHCARE AND HOSPITAL MANAGEMENT

• MEDICAL TECHNOLOGISTS - RADIOGRAPHERS & OPTOMETRISTS

• PHARMACY• DARK ROOM ASSISTANT• VETERINARY SCIENCE

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MEDICINE AND DENTISTRYIntroduction• Physicians work in rural or government hospitals and clinics

have to work under stringent conditions where as in private hospitals the work environment matches that of corporate comforts.

Working Conditions• Medical profession is one of intense mental activity. The study

of medicine is long drawn and the training is extensive which demands sustained interest and acumen for hard work.

Homeopathic Medicine – Ayurvedic and Unani• Requires good mental ability and aptitude to logical thinking.

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PARA-MEDICAL COURSES -1Para-Medical Courses• Nursing profession is one which demands unstinted dedication.

Patience, professional commitment, orderliness in work, responsibility, punctuality are essential characteristics for the nursing professionals.

Physical Occupational, Orthotic and Prosthetic• Work goes in clinical setting. They work with equipments which

are placed generally in location which endures freedom of movement.

Personality• They require varied skills to deal with patients, handle

equipment and to work in different environments. The work demands an organised and systematic way of working. Based on the type of ships, we need to adapt to our work. Old ships are not of excellent shape.

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PARA-MEDICAL COURSES - 2Speech Therapists and Audiologists• They work in hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, etc. Personality• They work with people of all ages. Adapting to the needs of

patients from different age groups requires tremendous patience and understanding. Clarity of verbal language, diction and tone are important for this profession. Work goes in clinical setting. They work with equipments which are placed generally in location which endures freedom of movement.

Perfusionist• Trained health professional who operates the heart-lung

machine during cardiac surgery and other surgeries that require cardiopulmonary bypass.

• B.Sc & PG Diploma

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Courses & Work Area• Physical & Occupations Therapists, Orthotic & Prosthetic

Tech– Lib Injuries & body movements– Bachelors in Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy,

Prosthetics & Orthotics, Audiology and Speech language Pathology, Hearing Language & Speech, Visual Impairment

• Physiotherapy: • All India Institute of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.

• Refractionist• Speech Therapists & Audiologists

– Deal with hearing problem• Ali Yavar Jung National Institute for hearing handicapped,

Bandra, Mumbai

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Courses & Work Area• Medical Technologists: Lab

• Lab Technician• Optometrists: Visual Defects• Opthalmic Assistant Course• Optician Vaccinator• Pharmacists

– Retail, industrial, research– D.Pharm, B.Pharm, M.Pharm, Pharm.D

• Health Care & Hospital Management– In charge of facilities– Masters in Hospital Administration

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Courses & Work Area• Indian Council of Medical Research Fellowships• Dental Auxiliary: Certificates (2 Years)

– Dental Mechanics Certificate– Dental Hygienist Certificate

• Medical Record Technician • Vaccinator• Dark Room Assistant • Radiographers: X-Ray• Diagnostic Radiographer• Therapeutic Radiographer• Sanitary Inspector: Check Water, …• Combined Medical Services Exam or UPSC

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PARA-MEDICAL - 4Courses & Work Area• B.Sc: Diary Technology, Fisheries, Sericulture, Agriculture

Marketing & Co-op

• B.Tech (Food Sciences)

• Medical Transcription– Make report based on recorded message– Medical Transcriptionists Training– Regal Information Technology, New Delhi

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VETERINARY SCIENCEIntroduction• Veterinary Science is a medical profession that deals with the

control of disease in animals. • It also involves the breeding and scientific handling of

livestock. • Veterinarians work in hospitals and clinics. They may even

work in mobile clinics particularly on large stud or animal farms or wild life sanctuaries. Often they have to work outdoors particularly when they are dealing with large animals.

Personality• The work of vets requires a deep and abiding interest in

animals. A desire to treat mute animals and living creatures should be intense and enduring.

Courses & Work Area: BVSc / MVSc

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MEDICINE & DENTISTRYCourses & Work Area• MBBS -> MD / MS -> DM / M.Ch• BDS / MDS• For Foreign Graduates, National Board of Examinations• Homoeopathic Medicine – BHMS• Ayurvedic & Unani Medicine• Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry

• B.V.Sc. & A.H. (Bachelor Degree in Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry).

• Nursing– Dip in Nursing– B.Sc (Nursing)– Certificate in General Nursing– All India Admission Tests

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PARAMEDICAL SCIENCESCourses : Diploma / Bachelor’s Courses

Medical Lab Tech, X-Ray Tech,

Operation Theater Tech, Cardiac Perfusion Tech, Health Inspector, Dialysis Technology, Medical Records Tech.

Eligibility : 50% in PCB + English

Duration : 2 years/ 3 years

Cost : Min : Rs. 2600/- per year.

Max : 15,000/-

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Scope : Jobs in Hospitals, Private Clinics,

Nursing homes, Govt. jobs, etc..

Excellent jobs in foreign. (Huge pay)

Further Studies

: Bachelor’s / Master’s Courses in any other Paramedical sciences.

PARAMEDICAL SCIENCES

Ali Yavar Jung National Institute for Hearing Handicapped, Bandra – Mumbai

All India Institute of Medical Science, New Delhi All India Institute of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation,

Mumbai All India Institute of Speech and Hearing, Mysore

Andhra Medical College, Vishakhapatnam BRD Medical College, Gorakhpur

Christian Medical College, Ludhiana & Vellore Chaudhary Charan Singh University, Meerut

Dr. V.M Medical College, Solapur SNDT Women’s College, Marine Lines – Mumbai

Government Medical College [Aurangabad, Nagpur, Amritsar, Patiala, Mairaj]

Jaslok Hospital, Mumbai TATA Memorial Centre, Parel - Mumbai

Top Colleges

AIIMS, DelhiArmed Forces Medical College, PuneChristian Medical College, VelloreKasturba Medical College, ManipalLady Hardinge Medical College, DelhiMaulana Azad Medical College, DelhiGrant Medical College, MumbaiSt. John’sMedical College, BengalluruMadras Medical College, ChennaiStanley Medical College, ChennaiInstitute of Medical Sciences, BHU, VaranasiBangalore Medical College, Bengalluru.University College of Medical Sciences, delhi

Top Colleges- MBBS

Admission into Science after S.S.C.

Need to Score aggregate 50% in Physics, Chemistry & Biology subject in 12th Standard.

Clear Entrance Exams for Medical Colleges.

Eligibility Criteria for Medical Studies [Summarized]

1) PMT (Pre-Medical Test)

a) Detailed studies.

b) Negative Marking.

c) Website : www.aipmt.nic.in

2) AIIMS

a) Detailed Studies.

b) Negative Marking.

c) Website : www.aiims.org

3) AFMC (Armed force Medical College)

a) Medical studies for Armed forces.

b) Website : www.afmc.nic.in

All India level Entrance Exams

1) MH-CET (Maharashtra Common Entrance Test )

a) Forms available in College.

b) 4-5 Colleges available. (Government colleges.)

c) Cut off list 190 marks for government aided colleges.

d) Form submission in J.J. Medical College.

c) Fee structure approx. Rs. 50,000 or more per year.

e) Website www.dmer.org

State Level Entrance Exams, (Maharashtra)

2) Associate CET (Private Medical Colleges)

a) Forms available on website www.amupmbc.org, comes in month of Feb-March.

b) Colleges available 100 – 150 Medical colleges and 60 Dental Colleges.

c) Form submission to be done at Shreeji House, 75, mint road, fort, Mumbai – 1.

d) Medical Fees 2-3 lacs per year and Dental Fees 1-1.5 lacs per year.

3) COMEDK (Consortium Medical Engineering Dental Karnataka)

a) All the process are done Online.

b) Has got more colleges as compared to Maharashtra State.

c) Website www.comedk.org

4) Private Colleges (Deaned College)

i) D.Y. Patil (Nerul)

ii) D.Y.Patil(Pune)

iii) Rangunwala

iv) Sinhagad College.

v) Datta Meghe Institute.

Bharti Vidyapeeth University of Homeopathy and Medical College

D.Y. Patil Dental College and Hospital.

Jawaharlal Nehru Medical CollegeGrant Medical CollegeSeth GM Medical CollegeSmt. Kashibai Navale Hospital and Medical College.

Maharashtra Colleges

K.J. Somaiya Medical College and Research Centre

Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College

Mahatma Gandhi Mission, ThaneRajiv Gandhi Medical College, ThaneSeth GS Medical College, MumbaiTerna Medical College, ThaneTopiwala National Medical College,

MumbaiNDMVP Samaj Medical College,

Nashik

Mumbai Colleges

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