Medical

GUIDE TO UNDERSTAND ENGINEERING

What is "Medical" as a Career?

A career in medicine involves diagnosing, treating, and preventing illness through scientific knowledge, clinical skills, and patient care. Physicians and surgeons undergo extensive training, from preclinical (e.g., anatomy, physiology) to clinical rotations and internships. Healthcare demands are rising globally, driven by aging populations and innovations like telemedicine, informatics, and biotech

Who should consider a career in Medical?

• Strong foundation in sciences, especially biology, chemistry, physics

• Traits: empathy, patience, attention to detail, resilience, teamwork

• Passion for helping others, scientific inquiry, continuous learning

Eligibility for a Bachelor’s in Medicine (MBBS)

In India

• 10+2 with PCB (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) and English

• ≥ 50% aggregate (40% for SC/ST/OBC) 

• Minimum age: 17 by December 31 of admission year 

• Must pass NEET‑UG

Abroad (e.g., USA, UK, Australia)

• Indian 10+2 with PCB, NEET qualification

• English proficiency tests (TOEFL/IELTS) for non-native speakers 

• Specific prerequisites vary by country/university

Top Entrance Exams

India

• NEET‑UG: Single exam for MBBS/BDS/BAMS etc. 

• Counselling by MCC/state bodies (started July 2025)

Abroad

• USA: MCAT (for MD programs post‑bachelor's)

• UK/Australia: UCAT/BMAT or prerequisite subjects; portfolio/interviews vary

Top Medical College

• All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS Delhi/Jodhpur/Bhubaneswar etc.) 

• JIPMER, CMC Vellore, Kasturba MC, King George’s Medical University 

MBBS Curriculum & Course Structure

• Duration: 4.5 years academic + 1-year rotatory internship in core departments 

• Pre-clinical: anatomy, physiology, biochemistry

• Para‑clinical: pathology, microbiology, pharmacology, forensic medicine

• Clinical rotations: medicine, surgery, pediatrics, OBGYN, psychiatry, community medicine 

• Interns rotate across departments under supervision

Postgraduate Options

• MD/MS/DNB: specialties like Pediatrics, Internal Medicine, Surgery (3 years)

• Super‑specialty (DM/MCh): Cardiology, Neurology, Neurosurgery (another 3 years) 

• Licensure exam: NExT (India), FMGE for foreign grads

Key Skills Developed

• Clinical diagnostics, patient communication, critical reasoning, ethical decision‑making

• Hands‑on: imaging, procedures, emergency management

• Teamwork, research, continual upskilling (e.g., digital health/tools)

Career Opportunities

Clinical Doctor Roles

• General Practitioner / Primary Care Physician

• Hospital specialist/surgeon (e.g., anesthesiologist, cardiologist) 

Non-Clinical

• Public Health Specialist, Clinical Research Associate, Medical Writer, Health Informatics, Healthcare Administrator

Essential Tools & Software

• Hospital & Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems

• Research tools: SPSS, R, Python basics

• Medical imaging (PACS), telehealth platforms