MD Pediatrics
Duration: 3 Year(s)
Travancore Medical College and Hospital, Kollam
Kollam, Kerala, India
Course TypeMaster
Course Specialty
Pediatrics
Overview
Travancore Medical College & Hospital, located in Kollam, Kerala, is a private medical education institution established in 2009 and affiliated with the Kerala University of Health Sciences. It operates a multi-specialty teaching hospital that provides extensive clinical exposure and patient care experiences for students.
The MD Paediatrics programme is a three-year postgraduate medical degree focused on child health and diseases. Trainees undergo comprehensive clinical and academic training in pediatric medicine, including neonatal care, pediatric emergencies, acute and chronic conditions, growth and development, immunization protocols, and pediatric nutrition. Learning methods include ward rounds, outpatient clinics, seminars, case discussions, emergency postings, and supervised hands-on patient management. Graduates are prepared for careers as pediatricians in hospitals, clinics, community health settings, and can pursue further specialization or super-specialty training.
Fee (INR):
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Stipend (INR):
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Accomodation:
Hostel Facility
Scholarship:
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Eligibility
- MBBS degree recognised by NMC/KUHS.
- Completed or due to complete a 1-year compulsory internship by the counselling deadline.
- Valid NEET-PG qualifying score meeting the minimum percentile criteria (usually 50th percentile for the General category and corresponding relaxations for reserved categories).
- Permanent or provisional registration with NMC / State Medical Council.
Minimum Education
MBBS
Admission Process:
- Qualify NEET-PG: Register and appear for the NEET-PG examination and obtain a valid score and percentile.
- Register for Counselling: Apply for counselling through MCC (All India Quota) and Kerala state PG counselling for state quota seats.
- Choice Filling: During counselling, select MD Paediatrics as a preferred course.
- Document Verification: Submit MBBS degree, internship certificate, NEET-PG scorecard, registration certificate, identity proofs, etc.
- Seat Allotment: Seats are allotted based on rank, reservation category, and availability.
- Fee Payment & Reporting: Confirm the seat by paying fees and reporting to the college within stipulated timelines.
