Paediatricians are medical specialists who diagnose, treat and provide medical care for babies, children and teenagers. They examine, administer, vaccinate and ensure that the child is meeting developmental milestones in growth, behavior, and skills.
Personal Competencies
• You have interest in understanding how the human body functions
• You have patience and empathy to work with children
• You have strong communication skills
• You are interested in solving problems of others
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 then pursue a PG Diploma in Child Health (D.Ch.)/M.D. in Paediatrics OR
Complete a Bachelor's degree followed by a PG Diploma in Child Health (D.Ch.)/M.D. in Paediatrics after which you can opt for a super Specialization in in Neonatology DM Neonatology/Paediatric Cardiology/Paediatric Nephrology/Paediatric Neurology
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 course is offered by the Department of Pediatrics
This list of institutes is indicative only
GOVERNMENT INSTITUTES
1. All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIMS), New Delhi
2. Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh
3. Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER), Puducherry
4. Grant Medical College, Mumbai
5. Lady Hardinge Medical College, New Delhi
6. RG Kar Medical College, Kolkata
7. GSVM Medical College, Kanpur
8. Patna Medical College, Patna
PRIVATE INSTITUTES
(Please check if Institute is affiliated and accredited with UGC and MCI applying)
1. S N Medical College, Agra
2. SGT Medical College Hospital and Research Institute, Gurugram
3. Sri Aurobindo Medical College and Postgraduate Institute, Indore
4. Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore
5. Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences, Satara, Maharashtra
The approx. course fee ranges between INR 10,000-3,00,000* 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?
Place of Work: Nursing homes, Private and Government hospitals, Medical colleges, Self-employed, Boarding schools
Work Environment: Working in a hospital or clinic, a Pediatrician often begins and ends the day with hospital rounds, with the bulk of day being spent in office practice. You need to handle a team of nurses and other medical staff. Hospitals/Clinics usually work for 6 to 7 days a week and 8 to 9 hours every day. This may vary from hospital to hospital
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field
Expected Growth Path
Intern → Junior/Associate Paediatrician → Paediatrician Senior Paediatrician → Head of Paediatric Department → Dean of the Hospital
Expected Income
The approx. salary of a Paediatrician - fresher ranges between INR 20,000 - 30,000* per month
Dr. Santanu Ray is a well-known Pediatrician. He completed is MBBS (1995) from Bankura Medical College and M.D. (2002) from Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences. He has an experience of more than 18 years. His area of interest lies in handling pediatric diseases. He has been associated with CMRI for some time now. He is known to handle complicated pediatric cases.*
PAEDIATRICIAN
NCS Code: 2212.1300 | HW045• You have interest in understanding how the human body functions
• You have patience and empathy to work with children
• You have strong communication skills
• You are interested in solving problems of others
1. Complete 10+2 in the Science stream (Physics, Chemistry, Biology)
2. Complete a Bachelor's degree (MBBS)
OR
Complete a Bachelor's degree then pursue a PG Diploma in Child Health (D.Ch.)/M.D. in Paediatrics
OR
Complete a Bachelor's degree followed by a PG Diploma in Child Health (D.Ch.)/M.D. in Paediatrics after which you can opt for a super Specialization in in Neonatology DM Neonatology/Paediatric Cardiology/Paediatric Nephrology/Paediatric Neurology
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 course is offered by the Department of Pediatrics
This list of institutes is indicative only
GOVERNMENT INSTITUTES
1. All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIMS), New Delhi
2. Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh
3. Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER), Puducherry
4. Grant Medical College, Mumbai
5. Lady Hardinge Medical College, New Delhi
6. RG Kar Medical College, Kolkata
7. GSVM Medical College, Kanpur
8. Patna Medical College, Patna
PRIVATE INSTITUTES
(Please check if Institute is affiliated and accredited with UGC and MCI applying)
1. S N Medical College, Agra
2. SGT Medical College Hospital and Research Institute, Gurugram
3. Sri Aurobindo Medical College and Postgraduate Institute, Indore
4. Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore
5. Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences, Satara, Maharashtra
Information on Institute rankings is available at - https://www.nirfindia.org/Rankings/2023/Ranking.html
The approx. course fee ranges between INR 10,000-3,00,000* 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.
Place of Work: Nursing homes, Private and Government hospitals, Medical colleges, Self-employed, Boarding schools
Work Environment: Working in a hospital or clinic, a Pediatrician often begins and ends the day with hospital rounds, with the bulk of day being spent in office practice. You need to handle a team of nurses and other medical staff. Hospitals/Clinics usually work for 6 to 7 days a week and 8 to 9 hours every day. This may vary from hospital to hospital
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field
Intern → Junior/Associate Paediatrician → Paediatrician Senior Paediatrician → Head of Paediatric Department → Dean of the Hospital
The approx. salary of a Paediatrician - fresher ranges between INR 20,000 - 30,000* per month
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Experts from the field
Dr. Santanu Ray is a well-known Pediatrician. He completed is MBBS (1995) from Bankura Medical College and M.D. (2002) from Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences. He has an experience of more than 18 years. His area of interest lies in handling pediatric diseases. He has been associated with CMRI for some time now. He is known to handle complicated pediatric cases.*
Source: https://ckbirlahospitals.com/cmri/doctor/dr-shantanu-ray/
*The above information is for training purposes only and will not be used for any commercial gains
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