Eligibility Criteria

MBBS degree recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC).
Completion of compulsory rotating internship by the admission deadline.
Permanent or provisional medical registration with NMC/State Medical Council.
Valid NEET-PG score & rank meeting the counselling cut-offs for the specialty.

Minimum Education

S. Nijalingappa Medical College & H.S.K. Hospital & Research Centre, established in 2002, is a reputed private medical institution located in Bagalkot, Karnataka. It is affiliated with Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences and approved by the National Medical Commission, offering a range of quality postgraduate medical programs. The MD Dermatology, Venereology & Leprosy specialisation was introduced in 2012 and currently admits 3 students annually, enabling focused academic mentoring and exposure.
The department provides comprehensive training in skin, hair, and nail disorders, including inflammatory, infectious, allergic, autoimmune, and neoplastic conditions. Residents gain hands-on experience in clinical dermatology, dermatologic surgical procedures (e.g., biopsies, excisions), management of sexually transmitted infections, and care of leprosy patients—including diagnostic skills and follow-up care. Academic activities include seminars, case presentations, journal clubs, and clinical discussions aligned with competency-based postgraduate curriculum standards, preparing graduates for careers in clinical practice, research, academic medicine, and public health dermatology.