Is DM cardiology a surgeon?
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DM Cardiology or Doctor of Medicine in Cardiology is a postgraduate cardiology medical course of 3 years, full-time, divided into four semesters. Cardiology is a medical speciality that deals with disorders of the human heart and some parts of the circulatory system. The main subjects students have to study in this discipline are experience in cardiac catheterization, pulmonary hypertension, general anaesthesia, electrophysiology, temporary pacemaker insertion, etc.
Course Highlights
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Degree |
Masters |
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Full Form |
Doctor of Medicine (Cardiology) |
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Duration |
3 Years |
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Age |
No age Limit |
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Subjects Required |
Physics, Chemistry , Mathematics and Biology |
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Minimum Percentage |
60% |
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Average Fees |
INR 3 - 15 LPA |
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Average Salary |
INR 5 - 7 LPA [Source: PayScale] |
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Employment Roles |
Consultant, House officer, Jr. technical executive, Lecture or professor, Part-time specialist, Marketing Manager, etc |
Eligibility Criteria
In DM Cardiology from any college, candidates must meet the required eligibility criteria to be considered eligible. However, the eligibility criteria for admission depend upon the college to which the candidates would like to be admitted to pursue DM Cardiology.
- Candidates willing to do this course must have a minimum aggregate mark of 55% at the postgraduate level.
- They should have completed postgraduate [MD] from the recognized medical council of India or any state medical council.
- CBSE has removed the cap of repetition for appearing in the exams and is also being appreciated by NEET.
- The candidates should also have 12 months of professional experience, as most reputed institutes prefer candidates with work experience.
Admission Process
- The students should visit the official website of the entrance exams to keep them updated regarding the registration date, exam date, and declaration date.
- Candidates are advised to look at various entrance exams and participating colleges.
- Admission to colleges across the nation is conducted via the National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test [NEET] for all national-based colleges providing the course.
- The candidates will have to fill out the needed details in a match with the existing documents.
- The round of counseling involves two additional rounds of group discussion and personal interview, wherein candidates' general aptitude for the course is examined.
- The institute releases a merit list, allocating available seats to the qualifying candidates.
