Doctor of Medicine (MD) in Paediatrics

• MBBS degree from an institution recognised by NMC or equivalent.
• Completion of the internship by the date specified (or eligible to complete).
• Valid registration certificate (State Medical Council / NMC).
• Qualify the NEET PG examination and participate in the counselling process.
• Additional criteria: The listing mentions that for this course, candidates must be residents of UT J&K / Ladakh for the seat.

The MD in Paediatrics at GMC Jammu is a structured three-year postgraduate degree aimed at building specialist expertise in paediatric medicine. During the programme, students engage in comprehensive training spanning neonatal care, paediatric intensive care, general paediatrics, growth and development, infectious diseases, paediatric oncology, and community and preventive paediatrics. Being located in a government medical college in Jammu, the programme offers exposure to a varied case-mix including urban and semi-rural paediatric health issues. The training environment also includes hands-on clinical rotations, in-patient and out-patient paediatric units, neonatology beds and interaction with allied specialities. The tuition fee at the institution for this course is comparatively moderate (e.g., ₹ 75,000 for full duration according to one source) which increases accessibility for candidates. Graduates of the programme are well-positioned to assume consultant paediatrician roles in hospitals, join academic medicine, or pursue further subspecialty training (for example, neonatology, pediatric cardiology, pediatric oncology). The institution’s commitment to expanding PG seats and enhancing infrastructure in children’s health also supports the role’s academic and research opportunities.