MD Pediatrics is a postgraduate medical degree program that focuses on the medical care of infants, children and adolescents. The program typically takes 3 years to complete and provides students with advanced knowledge and training in paediatric medicine.
The curriculum includes theoretical and practical training in various areas of paediatric medicine such as neonatology, paediatric critical care, paediatric cardiology, developmental and behavioural paediatrics, infectious diseases and paediatric oncology.
During the program, students are trained to diagnose and treat a wide range of medical conditions affecting children including common illnesses, chronic conditions and rare genetic disorders. They also learn to manage paediatric emergencies, perform procedures such as intubation and lumbar puncture and provide counselling to parents and caregivers
MD (Paediatrics) Course Details:
Duration of the course: 3 years
Eligibility Criteria: MBBS with minimum 50 % aggregate and compulsory 1 year internship.
Admission Criteria: Qualifying NEET PG examination.
Top Colleges in India for MD admissions in Paediatrics:
For MD admissions in Paediatrics, the following colleges are among the top colleges in India.
|
S.No. |
Name of the College |
State |
Affiliated To |
Governing Body |
Seat Intake |
|
1 |
GITAM Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Visakhapatnam |
Andhra Pradesh |
Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management (GITAM University) Deemed, Visakhapatnam |
Private |
4 |
|
2 |
Mata Gujri Memorial Medical College, Kishanganj |
Bihar |
B.N. Mandal University |
Trust |
7 |
|
3 |
Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education & Research, Chandigarh |
Chandigarh |
Statutory Autonomous, Chandigarh |
Govt. |
38 |
|
4 |
Vardhman Mahavir Medical College & Safdarjung Hospital, Delhi |
Delhi |
Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University |
Govt. |
26 |
|
5 |
SBKS Medical Instt. & Research Centre, Vadodara |
Gujarat |
Sumandeep Vidyapeeth University (Deemed), Vadodara |
Trust |
12 |
|
6 |
Maharishi Markandeshwar Institute Of Medical Sciences & Research, Mullana, Ambala |
Haryana |
Maharishi Markandeshwar University (Deemed), Ambala |
Trust |
9 |
|
7 |
K S Hegde Medical Academy, Mangalore |
Karnataka |
Nitte University (Deemed), Mangalore |
Trust |
9 |
|
8 |
Father Mullers Medical College, Mangalore |
Karnataka |
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka |
Trust |
9 |
|
9 |
JSS Medical College, Mysore |
Karnataka |
JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research, Mysuru (formerly known as JSS University, Mysore) |
Trust |
12 |
|
10 |
Amrita School of Medicine, Elamkara, Kochi |
Kerala |
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham University (Deemed), Coimbatore |
Trust |
6 |
|
11 |
Sri Aurobindo Medical College and Post Graduate Institute , Indore |
Madhya Pradesh |
Sri Aurobindo University |
Trust |
12 |
|
12 |
Krishna Vishwa Vidyapeeth, Karad (Formerly known as Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences University) |
Maharashtra |
Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences University (Deemed), Karad |
Trust |
8 |
|
13 |
Bharati Vidyapeeth University Medical College, Pune |
Maharashtra |
Bharati Vidyapeeth University (Deemed), Pune |
Trust |
15 |
|
14 |
Dr. D Y Patil Medical College, Kolhapur |
Maharashtra |
D.Y. Patil Education Society (Deemed University), Kolhapur |
Trust |
9 |
|
15 |
Vedantaa Institute of Medical Sciences, Palghar, Maharashtra |
Maharashtra |
Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, Nashik |
Private |
9 |
|
16 |
Smt. Kashibai Navale Medical College and General Hospital,Pune |
Maharashtra |
Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, Nashik |
Trust |
6 |
|
17 |
Kalinga Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhubaneswar |
Orissa |
KIIT University (Deemed), Bhubaneswar |
Trust |
10 |
|
18 |
Christian Medical College, Ludhiana |
Punjab |
Baba Farid University of Health Sciences,Faridkot |
Trust |
9 |
|
19 |
Geetanjali Medical College & Hospital,Udaipur |
Rajasthan |
Geetanjali University, Udaipur |
Trust |
8 |
|
20 |
ACS Medical College and Hospital, Chennai |
Tamil Nadu |
Dr. MGR Educational and Research Institute (Deemed University), Chennai |
Trust |
6 |
|
21 |
Christian Medical College, Vellore |
Tamil Nadu |
The Tamilnadu Dr. MGR Medical University,Chennai |
Trust |
20 |
|
22 |
Sri Ramachandra Medical College & Research Institute, Chennai |
Tamil Nadu |
Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education & Research(Deemed to be University), Chennai |
Trust |
12 |
|
23 |
SRM Medical College Hospital & Research Centre, Chengalpattu |
Tamil Nadu |
SRM Institute of Science & Technology (Formerly SRM University) |
Trust |
6 |
|
24 |
Sree Balaji Medical College and Hospital, Chennai |
Tamil Nadu |
Bharath Institute of Higher Education & Research (Deemed Univ.), Chennai |
Trust |
12 |
|
25 |
School of Medical Sciences & Research,Greater Noida |
Uttar Pradesh |
Sharda University, Greater Noida |
Trust |
12 |
|
26 |
Institute of Child Health, Kolkata |
West Bengal |
West Bengal University of Health Sciences,Kolkata |
Trust |
6 |
|
27 |
Govt. Medical College, Kolkata |
West Bengal |
West Bengal University of Health Sciences,Kolkata |
Govt. |
20 |
This is just a summarised list of some of the top PG medical colleges that offer MD admissions in Paediatrics in India. For the complete detailed list, please visit the official website of National Medical Commission College and Course Search | NMC