MD Dermatology

1. MBBS degree from an NMC-recognised medical institution.
2. Completed compulsory internship (1 year).
3. Permanent registration with any State Medical Council.
4. Eligibility certificate from RGUHS before admission.
5. Qualified NEET-PG (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test – Postgraduate).

The M.D. (Dermatology) program at Kanachur Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS), Mangalore, is a three-year postgraduate clinical course providing advanced training in dermatology, venereology, and leprosy under the framework of RGUHS and NMC guidelines. The curriculum blends classroom didactics, clinical case management, outpatient and inpatient care, procedural skills, and research exposure to prepare specialists capable of managing complex skin and sexually transmitted diseases. Students rotate through core clinical dermatology wards and participate in community health initiatives to understand epidemiologic trends. Faculty mentorship and hands-on training deepen competence in diagnostic reasoning and therapeutic interventions, positioning graduates for clinical practice, academic roles, or further subspecialty interests.

1. Appear and qualify in NEET-PG conducted by the National Board of Examinations.
2. Register for counselling through the medical counselling authority (e.g., Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) / MCC for All-India Quota).
3. Fill choices and select MD Dermatology at Kanachur IMS during counselling.
4. Seat allotment based on rank, quota, and availability.
5. Report to college with allotment letter, documents (MBBS certificate, internship completion, registration certificate, identity proofs).
6. Complete admission formalities, fee payment, and registration with RGUHS.