MD Tuberculosis & Respiratory Diseases

1. MBBS degree from an NMC-recognised institution
2. Completion of compulsory rotating internship on or before the cut-off date
3. Permanent or provisional registration with State Medical Council / NMC
4. Must have qualified NEET-PG
5. Admission through centralised counselling as per RGUHS and NMC norms

The MD TB & Respiratory Diseases program at Navodaya Medical College Hospital & Research Centre, Raichur, is a three-year postgraduate clinical course aimed at developing skilled pulmonologists with strong clinical and diagnostic expertise. The department provides comprehensive training in respiratory medicine, including tuberculosis management, chronic and acute lung diseases, and respiratory critical care. Postgraduate students receive hands-on exposure through outpatient services, inpatient wards, emergency care, and intensive care units. The curriculum emphasizes clinical evaluation, pulmonary diagnostics, interpretation of imaging, rational use of drugs, and evidence-based management of respiratory illnesses. Academic activities such as seminars, case discussions, journal clubs, and research work are integral to the program, following the standards prescribed by NMC and RGUHS. The course prepares graduates for careers in clinical pulmonology, teaching, research, and further super-specialty training.