M.D. (Family Medicine)
Catagory: Medical
Course Type: Post Graduation
Duration: 2 Year
Study Mode: Regular
About Course
Doctor of Medicine in Family Medicine Course Details
M.D. Family Medicine or Doctor of Medicine in Family Medicine is a postgraduate course. Family medicine is a medical specialty devoted to comprehensive health care for people of all ages. It is a division of primary care that provides continuing and comprehensive health care for the individual and family across all ages, genders, diseases, and parts of the body. It is specially designed for family physicians to impart comprehensive healthcare for all age groups. It is a two-year residency programme approved by the Medical Council of India. Family doctors can form a diagnosis, counsel patients on chronic conditions and medical treatment options, order tests, prescribe medication and suggest treatment options and refer patients to a specialist.
Doctor of Medicine in Family Medicine Eligibility
- Students should have passed an M.B.B.S degree from any recognized university with at least 50% marks in aggregate.
Doctor of Medicine in Family Medicine Duration - 2 Years
Doctor of Medicine in Family Medicine Employment Areas
- Academic Institutes
- Hospitals & Clinics
- Military Services
- Self-employment (pharmacy shops)
- Social Welfare Groups
Doctor of Medicine in Family Medicine Job Types
- Associate Professor
- Broad Specialist
- Casualty Medical Officer
- Consultant
- General Physician
- House Officer/RMO
- Physiologist