How to Become a Dermatologist in India – PG

Excelling in this medical field and becoming a top Dermatologist in India is an extremely challenging task. One has to face adversity and obstacles at every step. It takes years to complete the steps required to get enrolled in the Dermatology MD course, and during the entire duration, one has to stay ahead of the competition and do well in every examination. For getting admission into MD course at MCI-recognized college, a student must complete 10+ 2 board exams, complete the MBBS, and then appear for the PG Medical Entrance Exam, which is highly competitive. By doing well in the PGMEE, one can secure a career as a Dermatologist after completing MD/MS/PG diploma courses. After obtaining the MD degree in Dermatology, an aspirant can opt for super specialization, practice in a healthcare centre like a hospital or clinic or start one’s own private Dermatology clinic.

Here is a guide for MBBS students who wish to be an MD in Dermatology –

  • Complete the 10+2 exam (with the PCB stream) from the recognized board.
  • Crack the NEET UG entrance examination with the required score and appear for the counselling accordingly to get admission into MBBS course.
  • Complete MBBS (course subjects + 1 year of compulsory internship)
  • Crack the NEET PG
  • Enroll yourself in PG Dermatology specialization

Given below are some problems that an aspirant might face while pursuing Dermatology MD course-

Cost of education- Pursuing the postgraduate course in Dermatology from a recognized medical university can be an expensive thing, especially if one is pursuing the degree from a private medical college. A good score in the NEET-PG or INI-CET entrance exam, can get an aspirant the chance to study in government colleges, where the cost of an MD course is usually and comparatively much lower. The Dermatology online courses that are offered by well-known medical learning platforms are mostly expensive too, but there are one or two platforms that offer a superior quality learning experience at an affordable cost. The price of subscription to an online PG Dermatology course in those medical learning platforms is never a pinch in the pocket, and students get complete value for the money and time they invest – superior quality video lectures, concise and quality content, ample MCQs and additional question sets for practise, and doubt clearing sessions.

Limited seat- Top medical colleges that offer a PG degree in Dermatology usually have limited seats. Aspirants who scored the highest in the NEET PG entrance exam opt for the best medical colleges in their respective states. Hence, one can expect cutthroat competition for every single seat in each and every college that offers a Dermatology course. A PG Dermatology online course, however, can it feasible for you to learn and prepare for PGMEE to score high. For getting enrolled in an online course, a student need not suffer the stress and competition. Online courses are as effective as offline courses, and are actually better considering the factors that affect one’s learning. In an online course, an aspirant can learn face-to-face, and never miss any part of the lectures, as may happen during classroom lectures. But just like classroom lectures, aspirants can ask questions and get explanations for any doubts about concepts. Even extra time for discussing doubts, known as doubt clearing sessions, is assigned to each student. Thus, a student who has subscribed to a good PG Dermatology online course can take their knowledge and expertise in Dermatology to the next level.

Intense curriculum: In order to learn all the concepts and master all the skills of Dermatology, a student of MD needs to put in hours of hard work, dedication and practise consistently. Mastering the concepts might get stressful at times, especially while preparing for NEET PG or during the post-graduation years but the best PG Dermatology course has concise content, that is easy to comprehend, assimilate, organise, and remember. The best ones also cover the latest developments, medical scenarios, and discoveries in the field of Dermatology. A dermatologist who is informed about the latest technological breakthroughs and techniques can offer a wider scope of services. He or she can join outpatient centres, practise in private, become an academic dermatologist, honour a hospital as a dermatology specialist, or join a clinical research laboratory.

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