Otolaryngology is the study of ears, nose, and throat. It is also called otolaryngology-head and neck surgery because specialists are trained in both medicine and surgery. An otolaryngologist is often called an ear, nose, and throat doctor, or an ENT for short.
Personal Competencies
• You enioy Science
• You like to help others
• You pay attention to details while working
Entry Pathway
1. Complete 10+2 in the Science stream (Physics, Chemistry, Biology)
2. Complete a Bachelor's degree (MBBS) OR
Complete a Bachelor's degree followed by Master of Surgery (MS) in ENT or Doctor of Medicine (MD) in ENT
For admissions, you can appear for entrance exams such as NEET (National Eligibility Entrance exam) for MBBS, NEET— PG (Post Graduate Medical Entrance after MBBS), INI CET (National Importance Combined Entrance Test) for admission into MD (Doctorate of Medicine) Program
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment
Where will you study?
The is offered by the of Otolaryngology.
This list of institutes is indicative only.
GOVERNMENT INSTITUTES
1 . All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Delhi
2. Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Patna
3, King George's Medical University, Lucknow
4. Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University, Kanpur
5. Indira Gandhi Medical College, Shimla
6. Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences, Ranchi
7. Pt Bhagwat Dayal Sharma Post Graduate Institute of Medical sciences, Rohtak
8. Armed Forces Medical College, Pune
PRIVATE INSTITUTES
(Please check if Institute is affiliated and accredited With UGC and MCI applying)
1. Christian Medical College, Vellore
2. Kasturba Medical College, Manipal
3. Christian Medical College, Ludhiana
4. Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences, Karad, Maharashtra
5. Kalinga Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhubaneswar
6. Himalayan Institute of Medical Sciences, Dehradun
7. Maharishi Markandeshwar University, Solan
8. Hind Institute of Medical Sciences, Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh
The approx. course fee ranges between INR 3,00,000-40,00,000* for the full course
*These figures are estimated numbers and will vary from Institute to Institute.
Scholarships & Loans
SCHOLARSHIPS
• National Scholarship Portal - Visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in. Under this portal there are Central Government Schemes offered by different departments, UGC/AICTE Schemes and State Schemes*
• Visit http://www.buddy4study.com for details on available scholarships. This is a gateway to scholarships starting from Class XI*
• Scholarships are also available in the Institutes based on merit*
*(Availability of these scholarships can vary from time to time)
LOANS
VidyaLakshmi, http://www.vidyalakshmi.co.in, is a portal for students seeking education loan. This portal has been developed under the guidance of the Department of Financial Services, (Ministry of finance), Ministry of Education, Government of India and Indian Banks
Association (IBA).
• Some states have student credit cards with low interest rates, for instance, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, etc.
• All banks give education loans.
Where will you work?
Places of Work: Hospitals, Nursing homes, Medical Colleges, Research Institutes and others.
Entrepreneurship: YOU can set up your own private practice.
Work Environment: It is a desk job. You will need to handle a team of nurses and other medical staff. Local travel is not a part of this job role. Part-time work and contractual jobs are available. Hospitals and clinics usually work for 6 to 7 days. You are likely to work 9 to 10 hours 6 days a week. This may vary from clinic to clinic. Shift system may be available.
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field
Expected Growth Path
Intern → Resident Ear, Nose and Throat → Ear, Nose and Throat Specialist → Senior Ear, Nose and Throat Specialist → Head of ENT Department
Expected Income
The approx. salary of an ENT Doctor ranges between INR 20,000 - 1,20,000* per month.
Dr. Ashok Sonambekar is a senior ENT specialist who is currently the director and founder of Dr. Sonambekar Multispeciality Hospital in Sangamner, Maharashtra. He has more than 35 years of experience in treating basic to advanced ear, nose & throat conditions. Sonambekar has done MBBS, and MS in ENT and a Diploma in Otorhinolaryngology.
EAR NOSE THROAT DOCTOR
NCS Code: 2212.0400 | HW018• You enioy Science
• You like to help others
• You pay attention to details while working
1. Complete 10+2 in the Science stream (Physics, Chemistry, Biology)
2. Complete a Bachelor's degree (MBBS)
OR
Complete a Bachelor's degree followed by Master of Surgery (MS) in ENT or Doctor of Medicine (MD) in ENT
For admissions, you can appear for entrance exams such as NEET (National Eligibility Entrance exam) for MBBS, NEET— PG (Post Graduate Medical Entrance after MBBS), INI CET (National Importance Combined Entrance Test) for admission into MD (Doctorate of Medicine) Program
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment
The is offered by the of Otolaryngology.
This list of institutes is indicative only.
GOVERNMENT INSTITUTES
1 . All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Delhi
2. Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Patna
3, King George's Medical University, Lucknow
4. Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University, Kanpur
5. Indira Gandhi Medical College, Shimla
6. Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences, Ranchi
7. Pt Bhagwat Dayal Sharma Post Graduate Institute of Medical sciences, Rohtak
8. Armed Forces Medical College, Pune
PRIVATE INSTITUTES
(Please check if Institute is affiliated and accredited With UGC and MCI applying)
1. Christian Medical College, Vellore
2. Kasturba Medical College, Manipal
3. Christian Medical College, Ludhiana
4. Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences, Karad, Maharashtra
5. Kalinga Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhubaneswar
6. Himalayan Institute of Medical Sciences, Dehradun
7. Maharishi Markandeshwar University, Solan
8. Hind Institute of Medical Sciences, Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh
Information on Institute rankings is available at -https://www.nirfindia.org/2023/Ranking.html
The approx. course fee ranges between INR 3,00,000-40,00,000* for the full course
*These figures are estimated numbers and will vary from Institute to Institute.
SCHOLARSHIPS
• National Scholarship Portal - Visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in. Under this portal there are Central Government Schemes offered by different departments, UGC/AICTE Schemes and State Schemes*
• Visit http://www.buddy4study.com for details on available scholarships. This is a gateway to scholarships starting from Class XI*
• Scholarships are also available in the Institutes based on merit*
*(Availability of these scholarships can vary from time to time)
LOANS
VidyaLakshmi, http://www.vidyalakshmi.co.in, is a portal for students seeking education loan. This portal has been developed under the guidance of the Department of Financial Services, (Ministry of finance), Ministry of Education, Government of India and Indian Banks
Association (IBA).
• Some states have student credit cards with low interest rates, for instance, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, etc.
• All banks give education loans.
Places of Work: Hospitals, Nursing homes, Medical Colleges, Research Institutes and others.
Entrepreneurship: YOU can set up your own private practice.
Work Environment: It is a desk job. You will need to handle a team of nurses and other medical staff. Local travel is not a part of this job role. Part-time work and contractual jobs are available. Hospitals and clinics usually work for 6 to 7 days. You are likely to work 9 to 10 hours 6 days a week. This may vary from clinic to clinic. Shift system may be available.
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field
Intern → Resident Ear, Nose and Throat → Ear, Nose and Throat Specialist → Senior Ear, Nose and Throat Specialist → Head of ENT Department
The approx. salary of an ENT Doctor ranges between INR 20,000 - 1,20,000* per month.
Source: https://bit.ly/3IxWQPs
Experts from the field
Dr. Ashok Sonambekar is a senior ENT specialist who is currently the director and founder of Dr. Sonambekar Multispeciality Hospital in Sangamner, Maharashtra. He has more than 35 years of experience in treating basic to advanced ear, nose & throat conditions. Sonambekar has done MBBS, and MS in ENT and a Diploma in Otorhinolaryngology.
Source: https://www.sonambekarhospital.com/ent-specialist-in-sangamner
*The above information is for training purposes only and will not be used for any commercial gains
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