Program

MD – General Medicine

An MD – General Medicine (or Internal Medicine) is a postgraduate medical degree program focused on the diagnosis, treatment, and management of adult diseases, excluding surgical conditions. It is a 3-year clinical specialty course after completing an MBBS degree and is a foundational step for various medical subspecialties and advanced training. Graduates become specialists capable of managing complex non-surgical conditions in diverse settings like intensive care and outpatient departments.

An MD – General Medicine (or Internal Medicine) is a postgraduate medical degree program focused on the diagnosis, treatment, and management of adult diseases, excluding surgical conditions. It is a 3-year clinical specialty course after completing an MBBS degree and is a foundational step for various medical subspecialties and advanced training. Graduates become specialists capable of managing complex non-surgical conditions in diverse settings like intensive care and outpatient departments.

The objectives of an MD in General Medicine include mastering the diagnosis and management of a wide range of adult diseases, developing advanced clinical skills and scientific knowledge, performing procedures and managing medical emergencies, conducting research, teaching undergraduates, and maintaining high ethical and professional standards while promoting preventive and rehabilitative care. The overall goal is to produce competent, compassionate, and well-rounded physicians in internal medicine for comprehensive patient care.

An MD in General Medicine features advanced training in diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide range of adult diseases through in-depth knowledge of internal medicine, public health, and research methodology. Key features include holistic patient-centered care, expertise in chronic and common illnesses, strong diagnostic and clinical skills, compassionate communication, and the ability to manage medical emergencies and contribute to health programs and lifelong learning.

The MD General Medicine syllabus covers broad theoretical and clinical knowledge of adult diseases, including diagnosis, prevention, and treatment, along with practical and research skills, emphasizing applied basic sciences like physiology and pathology, clinical pharmacology, genetics, and medical ethics. The curriculum is structured to build expertise in managing common and complex conditions across various body systems through patient management, case presentations, and journal discussions, culminating in thesis writing and the ability to teach undergraduate students.

The objectives of an MD in General Medicine include mastering the diagnosis and management of a wide range of adult diseases, developing advanced clinical skills and scientific knowledge, performing procedures and managing medical emergencies, conducting research, teaching undergraduates, and maintaining high ethical and professional standards while promoting preventive and rehabilitative care. The overall goal is to produce competent, compassionate, and well-rounded physicians in internal medicine for comprehensive patient care.

An MD in General Medicine features advanced training in diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide range of adult diseases through in-depth knowledge of internal medicine, public health, and research methodology. Key features include holistic patient-centered care, expertise in chronic and common illnesses, strong diagnostic and clinical skills, compassionate communication, and the ability to manage medical emergencies and contribute to health programs and lifelong learning.

Course Duration

3 years

Course Eligibility

To be eligible for an MD in General Medicine in India, the Student must hold an MBBS degree from a Medical Council of India (now National Medical Commission)-recognized institution, complete one year of mandatory internship, and be registered with a State Medical Council. Admission is primarily based on score in the national NEET-PG entrance exam, with qualifying cutoffs varying by category.

Course Fees

MD in General Medicine Admissions Open

Advance your expertise in internal medicine through rigorous training, research opportunities, and hands-on patient care.

Admission Enquiry

Mrs. Rajalakshmi

Admission officer, Srinivas University