MD Dermatology

1. MBBS degree from a recognised institution
2. Completed or about to complete 1-year compulsory internship by the stipulated date
3. Qualified NEET-PG with a valid score
4. Registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Council of India / State Medical Council
5. Participation in PG medical counselling through MCC (All India) and/or KEA (Karnataka) for seat allotment

Shridevi Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Hospital (SIMSRH), located in Tumakuru, Karnataka, is a private medical college established and managed by the Sri Shridevi Charitable Trust to deliver quality medical education and healthcare services in the region. The MD Dermatology, Venereology & Leprosy programme is a three-year postgraduate degree that aims to develop competent specialists in skin and sexually transmitted diseases. The course integrates classroom theory, extensive clinical training, laboratory diagnostics, and case-based learning to ensure graduates are proficient in evaluating and managing dermatological conditions ranging from common dermatoses to complex and systemic skin diseases. Students benefit from clinical exposure through the college’s multi-specialty teaching hospital, which includes an outpatient dermatology department, inpatient wards, and minor OT for procedural dermatology interventions. The department is supported by experienced faculty and research opportunities, fostering analytical skills, evidence-based practice, and professional ethics. With a growing demand for dermatologists in India, the programme equips students for careers in clinical practice, hospital settings, and academic or research pathways.

1. Qualify NEET-PG: Register for and appear in the NEET-PG national entrance examination and obtain a valid score.
2. Counselling Registration: Register for postgraduate counselling with the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) for All India Quota and/or Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) for state quota.
3. Document Verification: Submit MBBS degree certificate, internship completion certificate, NEET-PG scorecard, medical registration, identity proof, and category/domicile certificates.
4. Choice Filling & Seat Allotment: During counselling, select preferred colleges and specializations including MD Dermatology.
5. Seat Allotment: Participate in allotment rounds; once allotted, confirm the seat.
6. College Reporting: Report to SIMSRH with originals for verification and pay fees to finalize admission.
7. Orientation & Commencement: Complete registration with the college and attend orientation before starting academic sessions.