MD Tuberculosis & Respiratory Diseases
Duration: 3 Year(s)
Sri Manakula Vinayagar Medical College and Hospital, Kalitheerthalkuppam
Kalitheerthalkuppam, Puducherry, India
Course TypeMaster
Course Specialty
Respiratory Medicine
Overview
The MD – Tuberculosis & Respiratory Diseases programme at Sri Manakula Vinayagar Medical College and Hospital offers structured postgraduate training in pulmonary medicine, with emphasis on clinical management, diagnostics, and preventive strategies for respiratory illnesses. Residents gain experience in outpatient care, inpatient wards, intensive respiratory care units, and emergency management of acute respiratory conditions. The programme covers tuberculosis management, chronic respiratory diseases, pleural disorders, pulmonary function testing, and bronchoscopy procedures. Academic training includes seminars, case presentations, journal clubs, workshops, and dissertation research. The course prepares graduates for independent clinical practice, teaching roles, and research in pulmonary medicine, with a focus on evidence-based treatment and patient-centered care.
Fee (INR):
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Stipend (INR):
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Accomodation:
Hostel Facility
Scholarship:
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Eligibility
- MBBS qualification recognized by the National Medical Commission
- Completion of compulsory rotating internship on or before the prescribed cutoff date
- Valid NEET-PG qualification for the relevant admission year
- Permanent or provisional medical registration certificate
- Fulfilment of counselling authority and institutional admission requirements
Minimum Education
MBBS
Admission Process:
- Appear for and qualify NEET-PG conducted by the National Board of Examinations
- Register for postgraduate medical counselling through the designated authority (CENTAC Puducherry / relevant counselling body)
- Participate in choice filling and locking for MD – Tuberculosis & Respiratory Diseases
- Seat allotment based on NEET-PG rank, category, and seat availability
- Attend document verification with original certificates
- Pay the prescribed fees to confirm admission
- Report to the college and complete joining formalities
