GENERAL PHYSICIAN

Career as a Doctor

Do you want to cure people of their illness? Does the thought of providing medical help to people give you satisfaction? If yes, you are the best person to be a doctor and serve people with your services.

A doctor is a certified medical practitioner who diagnoses and treats you for your illness. They play an essential role in guiding their patient to maintain a healthy body and mind. A doctor has to be very alert, sympathetic and well organised in order to deliver successful results. Apart from treating, the doctor also informs his patients about the precautions to be taken to avoid illness, records their medical history and also interprets the diagnostic tests done by the medical technicians. There are numerous specializations that can be done in this field after M.B.B.S. studies.

For example, cardiologist (heart specialist), Dermatologist (skin, hair, and nails doctor), Neurologist (brain doctor) etc.

What are the roles and responsibilities for Doctor?

Analyzes records, reports, test results, or examination information to diagnose medical condition of the patient.
Examines or conducts tests on patient to provide information on a medical condition.
Prescribes or administers treatment, therapy, medication, vaccination, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury.
Monitors patients’ condition and progress and re-evaluates treatments as necessary.
Explains procedures and discusses test results on prescribed treatments with patents.
Operates on patients to remove, repair, or improve the functioning of diseased or injured body parts and systems and delivers babies.
Collects, records, and maintains patient information, such as medical history, reports, and examination results.
Refers patient to medical specialist or another practitioner when necessary.
Advises patients and community concerning diet, activity, hygiene, and disease prevention.
Plans, implements, or administers health programs or standards in hospital, business, or community for information, prevention, or treatment of injury or illness.
Directs and coordinates activities of nurses, students, assistants, specialists, therapists, and other medical staff.
Prepares reports for government or management of birth, death, and disease statistics, workforce evaluations, or medical status of individuals.

How to Become a Doctor in India?

There are 2 ways to become a Doctor in India

What are the key skills required for General Physician?

Diagnosis and Treatment Planning
Emergency Room (ER)
Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
Critical Thinking
Clinical Anatomy

What are the career opportunities in General Physician?

Surgeon
Cardiologist
Dermatologist
Family Doctor
General Physician
Neurologist
Super speciality doctor

What is the salary and demand for Doctor?

Demand is High for General Physician.
Salary levels are High for General Physician. For fresher average salary is more than 5 Lacs.
Fees levels of the course is High. To pursue this course student need to spend more than 5 Lakhs.
Level of preparation for General Physician is High. Students spend more than 1 Year. to prepare for entrance test of General Physician.

What are the best colleges for General Physician in India?

For Graduation

All India Institute of Medical Sciences – [AIIMS], New Delhi
Christian Medical College – [CMC], Vellore
Armed Forces Medical College – [AFMC], Pune
Kasturba Medical College – [KMC], Mangalore
Maulana Azad Medical College – [MAMC], New Delhi
Jawaharlal Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education and Research – [JIPMER], Pondicherry
Lady Hardinge Medical College – [LHMC], New Delhi
Madras Medical College – [MMC], Chennai
Grant Medical College – [GMC], Mumbai
King George’s Medical University – [KGMU], Lucknow

For Post Graduation

All India Institute of Medical Sciences – [AIIMS], New Delhi
Christian Medical College – [CMC], Vellore
Armed Forces Medical College – [AFMC], Pune
Kasturba Medical College – [KMC], Mangalore
Maulana Azad Medical College – [MAMC], New Delhi
Jawaharlal Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education and Research – [JIPMER], Pondicherry
Lady Hardinge Medical College – [LHMC], New Delhi
Madras Medical College – [MMC], Chennai
Grant Medical College – [GMC], Mumbai
King George’s Medical University – [KGMU], Lucknow

What are the best entrance exam for General Physician in India?