MD Pathology

• Must have an MBBS degree (or equivalent) recognized by the appropriate regulatory body.
• Must have completed a one-year rotating internship.
• Must qualify in NEET-PG exam and meet its minimum cutoff.

Parul Institute of Medical Sciences & Research (PIMSR) in Vadodara offers MD Pathology as a 3-year full-time postgraduate programme. It's intended for medical graduates who wish to specialize in pathology, a diagnostic discipline that plays a crucial role in disease diagnosis and management. The course includes training in histopathology, cytology, hematology, transfusion medicine, and lab techniques. Students get hands-on experience in diagnostic labs, microscopy, and interaction with clinical teams, helping them understand disease pathways and how lab findings influence treatment. The institute is well equipped with labs, faculty, and a teaching hospital (Parul Sevashram Hospital) which supports clinical exposure. Graduates are prepared for roles in hospital pathology labs, diagnostic centres, academic teaching, and research.

1. Appear and qualify in NEET-PG (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Postgraduate medical courses).
2. Register for PG admissions / counselling through the Gujarat state NEET-PG counselling process (or institutional counselling as per Parul University).
3. Choose “MD Pathology, PIMSR” among preferences during counselling.
4. If seat is allotted, complete document verification (MBBS degree & mark sheets, internship completion certificate, NEET-PG scorecard, registration with Medical Council).
5. Pay requisite fees.
6. Begin academic sessions / clinical postings as per the academic calendar.