MD Microbiology

1. Must possess an MBBS degree from an NMC-recognized institution.
2. Must have completed the 12-month compulsory rotatory internship by the prescribed cutoff date.
3. Must hold permanent/provisional registration with NMC or State Medical Council.
4. Must qualify NEET-PG examination.
5. Admission strictly through KEA PG Medical Counselling (Karnataka Examination Authority).

The Department of Microbiology at Father Muller Medical College plays a vital role in patient care, diagnostics, and infection control within the teaching hospital. The department is equipped with advanced laboratories for bacteriology, virology, mycology, parasitology, serology, and molecular diagnostics. Postgraduate students receive hands-on training in culture techniques, antimicrobial sensitivity testing, hospital infection surveillance, and outbreak investigations. The department actively supports clinical departments through timely laboratory reporting and infection prevention protocols. Academic activities include seminars, journal clubs, case-based discussions, research projects, and participation in national conferences. With strong emphasis on quality control, ethics, and evidence-based practice, the program prepares graduates for careers in diagnostics, academics, public health laboratories, and research institutions.