MD Respiratory Medicine

1. MBBS degree recognized by NMC
2. Completion of Compulsory Rotatory Internship
3. Permanent or provisional registration with NMC / State Medical Council
4. Must have qualified NEET-PG in the relevant admission year
5. Admission through centralized counseling as per government regulations

SS Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre (SSIMSRC), Davangere, offers the M.D. Respiratory Medicine program with comprehensive clinical exposure and advanced specialty training. The Department of Respiratory Medicine manages a wide range of pulmonary conditions through outpatient clinics, inpatient services, emergency care, and intensive care units. The curriculum follows National Medical Commission guidelines and emphasizes competency-based training in diagnostic pulmonology, tuberculosis management, and chronic respiratory diseases. Postgraduate students receive hands-on training in pulmonary function testing, bronchoscopy, imaging interpretation, and respiratory critical care. Regular academic activities such as case discussions, seminars, journal clubs, and multidisciplinary meetings enhance clinical reasoning and research skills. Dissertation work is an integral part of the program, promoting scientific inquiry and evidence-based practice. Graduates are well prepared for careers as pulmonologists, academicians, researchers, and for further super-specialty training.