Urologists are doctors who specialize in the treatment of diseases and conditions affecting the urinary system, including the bladder, kidney and so on.
Personal Competencies
You like to help others
You pay attention to details while working
You like to solve problems/situations
Entry Pathway
1. Complete 10+2 in the Science Stream (Physics, Chemistry, Biology)
2. Complete a Bachelor’s degree (M.B.B.S.)
3. Complete a Bachelor’s degree followed by a Master’s degree (M.S.) in Urology
OR
Complete your Bachelor's degree and Master's degree and then opt for an M.Ch degree in urology for further specialisation For admissions, you must clear entrance exams such as NEET conducted by NTA, NEET PG conducted by NBE, NEET MDS conducted by NBE, AIAPGET conducted by NTA and so on
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment
Where will you study?
The course is offered by the Department of Medicine. This list of Institutes is indicative only
Government Institutes 1. All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhopal 2. All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhubaneswar 3. All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi 4. All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Rishikesh 5. B J Medical College, Ahmedabad 6. Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute, Bengaluru 7. Calcutta National Medical College, Kolkata 8. Government Kilpauk Medical College, Chennai
Private Institutes (Please check if Institute is affiliated and accredited with UGC before applying) 1. Christian Medical College, Vellore 2. Dayanand Medical College and Hospital, Ludhiana 3. Dr D Y Patil Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, Pune 4. Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Karnataka 5. Kasturba Medical College, Manipal 6. KS Hegde Medical Academy, Mangalore 7. Maharishi Markandeshwar Institute of Medical Sciences, Mullana 8. Bombay Hospital Institute of Medical Sciences, Mumbai
Distance Learning Institute Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)
Fees
The approx. course fee ranges between INR 1,08,000 - 1,80,00,000*
*(The above mentioned figures are approximate numbers. This will vary from Institute to Institute)
Scholarships & Loans
Scholarships
• National Scholarship Portal - Please visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in. Under this portal there are Central Government schemes offered by different Departments, UGC/AICTE Schemes and State Schemes.* • Please 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), Department of Higher Education (Ministry of Human Resource Development) 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: Government Hospitals, Private Clinics, Speciality Hospitals, NGOs and so on
Entrepreneurship: You can set up a private clinic
Work Environment: You have to work for at least 8 to 9 hours and for 5 to 6 days a week. Shift duties may be there. Overtime is common.
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field
Expected Growth Path
Intern → Junior Doctor → Urologist → Senior Urologist → Head of Urology Department → Medical Director/Superintendent
Expected Income
The approx. salary of an Urologist ranges between INR 63,583 - 6,30,000* per month.
Elisabeth Pickett became the first female general surgeon to complete a fellowship in urological oncology in 1955 under Dr. Willet Whitmore at Memorial Sloan-Kettering, and to be board certified in urology in 1962. Dr. Elisabeth Pickett, like many other women, worked arduously to earn respect in a society and profession dominated by men.*
Urologist
NCS Code: 2212.0900 | HW0531. Complete 10+2 in the Science Stream (Physics, Chemistry, Biology)
2. Complete a Bachelor’s degree (M.B.B.S.)
3. Complete a Bachelor’s degree followed by a Master’s degree (M.S.) in Urology
OR
Complete your Bachelor's degree and Master's degree and then opt for an M.Ch degree in urology for further specialisation For admissions, you must clear entrance exams such as NEET conducted by NTA, NEET PG conducted by NBE, NEET MDS conducted by NBE, AIAPGET conducted by NTA and so on
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment
The course is offered by the Department of Medicine.
This list of Institutes is indicative only
Government Institutes
1. All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhopal
2. All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhubaneswar
3. All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi
4. All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Rishikesh
5. B J Medical College, Ahmedabad
6. Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute, Bengaluru
7. Calcutta National Medical College, Kolkata
8. Government Kilpauk Medical College, Chennai
Private Institutes
(Please check if Institute is affiliated and accredited with UGC before applying)
1. Christian Medical College, Vellore
2. Dayanand Medical College and Hospital, Ludhiana
3. Dr D Y Patil Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, Pune
4. Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Karnataka
5. Kasturba Medical College, Manipal
6. KS Hegde Medical Academy, Mangalore
7. Maharishi Markandeshwar Institute of Medical Sciences, Mullana
8. Bombay Hospital Institute of Medical Sciences, Mumbai
Information on the institute rankings can be found at https://www.nirfindia.org/2022/Ranking.htm
Distance Learning Institute
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)
The approx. course fee ranges between INR 1,08,000 - 1,80,00,000*
*(The above mentioned figures are approximate numbers. This will vary from Institute to Institute)
Scholarships
• National Scholarship Portal - Please visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in. Under this portal there are Central Government schemes offered by different Departments, UGC/AICTE Schemes and State Schemes.*
• Please 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), Department of Higher Education (Ministry of Human Resource Development) 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: Government Hospitals, Private Clinics, Speciality Hospitals, NGOs and so on
Entrepreneurship: You can set up a private clinic
Work Environment: You have to work for at least 8 to 9 hours and for 5 to 6 days a week. Shift duties may be there. Overtime is common.
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field
Intern → Junior Doctor → Urologist → Senior Urologist → Head of Urology Department → Medical Director/Superintendent
The approx. salary of an Urologist ranges between INR 63,583 - 6,30,000* per month.
Source: https://www.payscale.com/research/IN/Job=Physician_%2F_Doctor%2C_Urologist/Salary
*These figures are indicative and subject to change
Experts from the field
Elisabeth Pickett became the first female general surgeon to complete a fellowship in urological oncology in 1955 under Dr. Willet Whitmore at Memorial Sloan-Kettering, and to be board certified in urology in 1962. Dr. Elisabeth Pickett, like many other women, worked arduously to earn respect in a society and profession dominated by men.*
Source - sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0022534707017405
*The above information is for training purposes only and will not be used for any commercial gains
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