MS Orthopedics

1. MBBS degree from an NMC-recognized medical college
2. Completion of compulsory rotating internship on or before the prescribed cutoff date
3. Permanent or provisional registration with NMC / State Medical Council
4. Qualified NEET-PG examination
5. Admission through centralized counseling (KEA / MCC)

The MS Orthopaedics program at MVJ Medical College and Research Hospital (MVJMC&RH), Bangalore, is structured to train skilled orthopedic surgeons with strong clinical judgment and operative expertise. The department offers comprehensive exposure to orthopedic outpatient services, inpatient care, trauma and emergency management, and operation theatre procedures. Residents receive hands-on training in fracture management, joint replacement basics, arthroscopy fundamentals, spine care, and pediatric orthopaedics under the supervision of experienced faculty members. The curriculum follows the competency-based postgraduate medical education guidelines prescribed by the National Medical Commission. Academic activities include seminars, case discussions, journal clubs, morbidity and mortality meetings, and clinical audits. The attached teaching hospital caters to a high volume of trauma and orthopedic cases, ensuring wide clinical exposure. Emphasis is also placed on research methodology, thesis work, ethical surgical practice, and professional development, preparing graduates for independent practice, academics, and further super-specialty training.