MD Respiratory Medicine

1. MBBS from an NMC-recognised college.
2. Completion of compulsory 12-month rotating internship/CRRI.
3. Valid registration with NMC / State Medical Council.
4. Qualify competitive exam — NEET-PG (or as per applicable national PG entrance exam) for admission to PG courses.
5. Admission via authorised PG-counselling (state quota or all-India quota, as applicable).

The MD Respiratory Medicine program at AJIMS, Mangalore provides advanced clinical training in pulmonary medicine and respiratory care. The course is designed to equip doctors with comprehensive skills in diagnosing and managing a wide range of respiratory diseases — from tuberculosis, chronic lung diseases, asthma, COPD, lung infections to critical respiratory emergencies. AJIMS’s teaching hospital infrastructure includes chest medicine wards, intensive care units, pulmonology diagnostics (spirometry, bronchoscopy, imaging), and patient load allowing broad exposure to varied respiratory cases. The training involves regular clinical rotations, critical care postings, outpatient clinics, ward duties, diagnostic investigations, and emergency response. Under experienced faculty, residents partake in academic discussions, case reviews, journal clubs, and research related to respiratory medicine. The program readies graduates for careers in hospitals, chest clinics, critical-care units, and public health — especially in regions with high burden of respiratory diseases or tuberculosis.