Doctor of Medicine in Respiratory Medicine Top Colleges, Syllabus, Jobs and Salary

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MD in Respiratory Medicine is a 2-year full-time postgraduate course, the minimum eligibility for admission to which is the successful completion of MBBS from a university recognized by the Medical Council of India (MCI). The discipline essentially involves the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases and disorders related to the respiratory tract.

The course is sub-divided into 4 semesters, of 6 months each, and is offered for pursuance in India for an average fee ranging between INR 1 and 5 Lakhs, varying across institutes.

Admission to the course is offered based on the candidate’s performance in a relevant entrance exam and a subsequent round of counseling.

Such postgraduates are lucratively employed in areas such as:

Government & Private Hospitals
Military Services
Private Clinics
Medical Colleges and Universities
Healthcare Centers
NGOs
Government Healthcare Programs, and such.

The average annual salary offered to such postgraduates in India ranges between INR 70K (government sector) and 1 Lakh (private sector), varying according to the candidate’s expertise and experience in the field.

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MD in Respiratory Medicine: Course Highlights

Listed below are some of the major highlights of the course.

Course Level	Postgraduate
Duration	2 Years
Minimum Qualification Required	MBBS or equivalent degree from a university recognized by the MCI.
Admission Procedure	Counseling after qualification of entrance test.
Examination Type	Semester System
Total Course Fee	INR 1 Lakh to 5 Lakhs
Major Entrance Exams	NEET PG, AIIMS PG, PGIMER Entrance Test, CMC Vellore PG, JIPMER PG, UPSEE, etc.
Top Recruiting Areas/Fields	Government Hospitals, Military Services, Private Clinics, Private Hospitals, Medical Colleges & Universities, NGOs, and suchlike.
Job Positions	Respiratory Therapist, Pulmonary Function Technologist, Neonatal-Pediatric Specialist, Medical & Health Services Manager, and such.
Average Initial Salary	INR 3 to 10 Lakhs

MD in Respiratory Medicine: What is it About?

The course has been designed to offer to eligible graduates advanced learning and training in:

latest technologies and methodologies used in the treatment of diseases and disorders related to the respiratory tract.
appropriate ways of prevention of respiratory disorders such as asthma, influenza, pneumonia, TB, etc.
technical skills needed to assist physicians in managing the respiratory tract.
deciding and delivering appropriate medical treatment for diseases and conditions such as COPD, ARDS, interstitial lung disease, lung cancer, lung transplant, pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary tuberculosis, etc.
pursuing advanced research in the discipline through intensive academic study and requirement of submission of a research-based dissertation.

Top Institutes offering MD in Respiratory Medicine

A large number of private and government medical colleges in India offer a postgraduate degree in the field. Mentioned below are the names and details of such colleges, with their corresponding locations and fees charged by each, annually.

NAME OF INSITUTE	CITY	AVERAGE ANNUAL FEES
All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)	New Delhi	INR 1,944 (course)
Christian Medical College (CMC)	Vellore	INR 1,17,000 (course)
Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC)	Pune	INR 64,400 (course)
Maulana Azad Medical College	New Delhi	INR 10,000 (course)
Madras Medical College (MMC)	Chennai	INR 13,667 (course)
Jawaharlal Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education & Research (JIPMER)	Pondicherry	INR 6,200 (course)
Lady Harding Medical College (LHMC)	New Delhi	INR 10,000 (course)
Grant Medical College (GMC)	Mumbai	INR 82,400 (course)
King George’s Medical University (KGMU)	Lucknow	INR 39,047 (course)
Sri Ramachandra University	Chennai	INR 14,00,000 (course)
Seth GS Medical College (GSMC)	Mumbai	INR 29,600 (course)
Government Medical College (GMC)	Amritsar	INR 11,000 (course)
Institute of Medical Sciences (IMC)	Varanasi	Not Mentioned
Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences (MGIMS)	Wardha	INR 60,167 (course)
LokmanyaTilak Municipal Medical College (LTMMC)	Mumbai	INR 86,865 (course)
Christian Medical College (CMC)	Ludhiana	INR 1,33,000 (course)
Osmania Medical College (OMC)	Hyderabad	INR 66,666 (course)
Byram JeeJeejeebhoy Government Medical College (BJMC)	Pune	INR 72,650 (course)
Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research (IPGMER)	Kolkata	INR 10,000 (course)
Bangalore Medical College and Research institute (BMCRI)	Bangalore	INR 95,000 (course)
B.J. Medical College (BJMC)	Ahmedabad	INR 3,000 (course)
Government Medical College/ Rajindra Hospital (GMCP)	Patiala	INR 43,333 (course)

Eligibility for MD in Respiratory Medicine

Candidates aspiring for admission to the course are required to fulfill the following minimum eligibility criteria.

Post-graduation (MBBS or equivalent degree), completed from an institute recognized by the Medical Council of India (MCI) or any of the State Medical Councils.
A minimum aggregate score of 55% (50% for SC/ST/OBC candidates) at the level of post-graduation.
1- year compulsory rotating internship
Preferably, a minimum of 12 months of professional experience, as most reputed institutes prefer candidates with work experience.

MD in Respiratory Medicine: Admission Procedure

Generally, in most of the colleges and institutes offering the course, admission is provided based on the candidate’s performance in a relevant entrance test, conducted at any of State and national levels, followed by a subsequent round of counselling.

The round of counselling involves two additional rounds of Group Discussion and Personal Interview, wherein candidate’s general aptitude for the course is examined. A merit list is subsequently released issued by the institute allocating available seats to the qualifying candidates.

Some of the major entrance examinations conducted in India for admission to the course are listed below.

NEET PG (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test) for Post Graduate Courses
AIIMS PG (All India Institute of Medical Sciences) Post Graduate Entrance Exam
CMC Vellore PG (CMC Vellore Post Graduate Entrance Exam)
PGIMER Entrance Exam (Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research)
JIPMER PG (JIPMER Post Graduate Entrance Exam)
COMEDK PG Medical Admissions
UPSEE (Uttar Pradesh State Entrance Exam)
AIPGMEE (All India Post Graduate Medical Entrance Exam)

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MD in Respiratory Medicine: Syllabus and Course Description

A semester-wise breakup of the course’s syllabus is tabulated as follows.

Semester I	Semester II
Structure & Function of Respiratory System, Cardiovascular system, and mediastinum	Latrogenic diseases
Airways	Acute Injury
Thoracic Tumors	Respiratory Failure
Non-TB Respiratory Infections	Pleural Diseases
Tuberculosis	Diseases of the chest wall and respiratory muscles including the Diaphragm
Pulmonary Vascular Diseases	Mediastinal Diseases excluding tumors
Occupational and Environmental Diseases	Pleuro-pulmonary manifestations of systemic/Extra-pulmonary Disorders
Diffuse Parenchymal (interstitial) Lung Diseases	Genetic and Development Disorders
Semester III	Semester IV
Respiratory Diseases and Pregnancy	Pulmonary Function Testing
Allergic Diseases (IGE medicated)	Different Procedures
Eosinophilic Diseases	Treatment Modalities and Prevention Measures
Sleep related disorders	Core generic abilities
Immunodeficiency disorders	Competencies in the fields shared with other specialties
Orphan Lung diseases	Knowledge of associated fields relevant to adult Respiratory Medicine
Symptoms and Signs	Further Areas relevant to respiratory medicine
Pulmonary Function Testing	Thesis

MD in Respiratory Medicine: Career Prospects

Respiratory Medicine Specialists are in great demand across the world, owing to the increasing rate among the modern population of respiratory diseases like:

asthma, pneumonia, influenza, etc.
conditions such as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) & shortness of breath.

Upon successful completion of the course, such candidates can work acoss:

government and private hospitals
military services
NGOs
healthcare centers
private clinics
medical labs
medical colleges and institutions, etc.

Some of the popular professional avenues open to such postgraduates are tabulated below along with the corresponding salaries and job duties associated with each.

MD in Respiratory Medicine Average Salary

JOB PROFILES	JOB DESCRIPTION	AVERAGE ANNUAL SALARY
Respiratory Therapist	Respiratory Therapists are responsible for conducting respiratory therapy treatments on patients by executing bronchopulmonary drainage. They also record physiological responses to the therapy provided, like vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes. Respiratory Therapists assist with breathing exercises and also direct treatments given by technicians and assistants.	INR 4 to 15 Lakhs
National Consultant	National Consultants are responsible for coordinating and promoting quality-related activities and advocacy. Also, they estimate requirements for improvement of quality of health care services, and provide technical support in implementing technical protocols & clinical standards. National Consultants also facilitate need-assessment for training purposes, and plan training activities in collaboration with training institutes, etc.	INR 4 to 10 Lakhs
Technical Assistant	Technical Assistants are responsible for observing, monitoring, and recording patients' conditions by taking pulse, temperature etc. They measure rates of respirations and weight, communicate with patients and relatives, and assist with clinical duties, and personal care. They are responsible for infection prevention and control, personal hygiene, food, and overall reassurance, comfort and safety.	INR 3 to 9 Lakhs
Lecturer	Lecturers undertake teaching and administrative duties within a specialist subject area. Typical responsibilities of the job include encouraging personal development through tutorial and practical work, and invigilating examinations.	INR 3 to 6.5 Lakhs
Junior Research Scientist	Junior Research Scientists prepare articles, reports, and presentations, and perform routine clerical duties as instructed, if essential to the research activities of the supervisor or project. They assist in administrative duties such as completing reports.	INR 3 to 7 Lakhs
Professor	A professor is typically responsible for teaching, research, and service. They often have one or more areas in which they are experts and part of the job is to keep up with current research activities in their area of proficiency.	INR 4 to 8 Lakhs