Doctor of Medicine (MD) in Paediatrics
Duration: 3 Year(s)
Government Medical College (GMC), Jammu
Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir, India
Course TypeMaster
Course Specialty
Pediatrics
Overview
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.
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Stipend (INR):
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Accomodation:
Hostel Facility
Scholarship:
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Eligibility
- 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.
Minimum Education
MBBS
Admission Process:
- Obtain a valid NEET PG score by appearing in the exam.
- Register for the PG medical counselling process for Jammu & Kashmir (state quota/all-India quota, etc) and fill in preferences including “MD Paediatrics – GMC Jammu”.
- Seat allotment based on NEET PG rank, category/quotas, eligibility and seat availability. For example, the listing shows 12 seats as intake for this course.
- On allotment, report to GMC Jammu with the required documents (MBBS certificate, internship completion certificate, registration certificate, NEET PG scorecard, identity proof, domicile certificate as applicable) and complete admission formalities (fee payment, registration with the department).
- Attend orientation and begin the academic & clinical schedule as per the department.
