MD Respiratory Medicine

1. MBBS degree from an NMC‑recognized medical college.
2. Completed the one‑year compulsory internship before the course starts.
3. Valid NEET‑PG qualification meeting the percentile/rank requirements set by the counseling authorities.
4. Registration (permanent or provisional) with the National Medical Commission or respective State Medical Council prior to admission.

The MD – Respiratory Medicine program at ICARE Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Haldia, is a three‑year postgraduate medical degree designed to develop specialists in pulmonary and respiratory health care. The curriculum integrates advanced theoretical knowledge with extensive clinical exposure in diagnosing and treating a wide range of respiratory illnesses including chronic and acute pulmonary conditions, infectious lung diseases, sleep‑related breathing disorders, and interventional pulmonology where available. Students learn to interpret respiratory function tests, manage ventilatory support in critical care settings, and implement evidence‑based therapeutic strategies. The program emphasizes both inpatient and outpatient care, multidisciplinary collaboration, and research methodologies relevant to respiratory medicine. Clinical training is conducted in the institute’s teaching hospital, enabling residents to work closely with expert faculty and gain practical experience in real‑world patient care. Graduates are prepared for roles as consultant pulmonologists, critical care specialists, and contributors to public health respiratory programs.

1. Qualify NEET‑PG: Candidates must appear in and qualify the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Postgraduate (NEET‑PG).
2. Register for Counseling: Register through the designated counseling authority (e.g., West Bengal Medical Counselling Committee (WBMCC) or central/state PG counseling portal).
3. Choice Filling & Seat Allotment: Enter preferences for colleges and specialties; seats are allotted based on NEET‑PG rank, reservation category, and seat availability.
4. Document Verification: Attend document verification with NEET‑PG scorecard, MBBS degree and internship completion certificates, identity proof, and category documents.
5. Fee Payment & Reporting: Pay the required fees and report to the institute by the stipulated date to complete admission formalities.