Eligibility Criteria

Must hold an MBBS degree recognized by NMC.
Must have permanent or provisional MBBS registration issued by NMC or State Medical Council.
Completed 1-year internship or due to complete by the stipulated date.
Valid score and qualifying percentile in NEET PG (e.g., 50th percentile for general category; relaxed for reserved categories).

Minimum Education

The MD General Medicine program at Dr. Somervell Memorial CSI Medical College & Hospital is a rigorous 3-year postgraduate course designed to develop highly skilled physicians specializing in internal medicine care. It provides extensive clinical exposure in adult medical wards, emergency care, intensive care units, and outpatient departments under the supervision of experienced clinicians.
The curriculum includes supervised clinical training, case presentations, seminars, journal clubs, and research activities to build competency in diagnosing and managing complex medical conditions. As an affiliated college under Kerala University of Health Sciences, the program follows standardized academic requirements and prepares candidates for independent practice or further subspecialty training.
Residents gain experience across a variety of sub-specialty areas such as cardiology, gastroenterology, pulmonology, neurology, infectious diseases, and metabolic disorders, ensuring broad expertise in general medicine. Upon successful completion of the program, graduates are eligible for specialist registration and clinical practice in India and abroad.