MD in Anaesthesia, also known as MD in Anaesthesiology, is a Postgraduate level course for doctors in India that they do after completing their MBBS. The duration of this postgraduate course is 3 years, and it focuses on studying various concepts related to the field of Anaesthesia, such as General Anaesthesia, Sedation, and Regional Anaesthesia.

The course is a full-time course pursued at various recognized medical colleges across the country. Some top medical colleges offering this course include GITAM Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Visakhapatnam, Narayana Medical College, Nellore, Alluri Sitaram Raju Academy of Medical Sciences, Eluru, Guntur Medical College, Guntur, and more.

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Admission to this course is made through the NEET PG Entrance exam conducted by the National Board of Examinations, followed by counseling based on the exam scores that DGHS/MCC/State Authorities conduct.

The fee for pursuing MD (Anaesthesia) varies from college to college and may range from Rs. 42,000 to Rs. 12,00,000 per year.

After completing their respective course, doctors can either join the job market or pursue a super-specialization course where MD Anaesthesia is a feeder qualification. Candidates can take decent jobs as Senior residents, Junior Consultants, etc., with an approximate salary range of Rs. 10,00,000 to Rs. 12,00,000 per anum.

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What is MD in Anaesthesiology?

Doctor of Medicine in Anesthesia, also known as MD (Anesthesia) or MD (Anesthesiology), is a three-year postgraduate program that candidates can pursue after completing MBBS.

Anaesthesiology is the branch of medical science dealing with the study of anesthesia, and the same is given to patients during surgeries during their treatment.

National Medical Commission (NMC), the apex medical regulator, has released guidelines for a Competency-Based Postgraduate Training Programme for MDs in Anaesthesiology.

The Competency-Based Postgraduate Training Programme governs the education and training of MDs in Anaesthesiology.

PG education intends to create specialists who can contribute to high-quality health care and advances in science through research and training.

The required training done by a postgraduate specialist in Anaesthesiology would help the specialist recognize the community's health needs. The student should be competent in handling medical problems effectively and aware of the recent advances in their specialty.

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The candidate should be a highly Anesthesiologist possessing a broad range of skills. That will enable her/him to practice Anaesthesiology independently. The PG candidate should also acquire basic skills in teaching medical/para-medical students.

The candidate is also expected to know the principles of research methodology and modes of the consulting library. The candidate should regularly attend conferences, workshops, and CMEs to upgrade her/ his knowledge.

Course Highlights

Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility criteria for MD in Anaesthesiology are defined as the set of rules or minimum prerequisites that aspirants must meet in order to be eligible for admission, which include:

• Candidates must have an undergraduate MBBS degree from any college/university recognized by the Medical Council of India (MCI).
• Candidates should have done a compulsory rotating internship of one year in a teaching institution or other institution recognized by the Medical Council of India (MCI).
• The candidate must have obtained permanent registration with any State Medical Council to be eligible for admission.
• The medical college's recognition cut-off dates for the MBBS Degree courses and compulsory rotatory Internship shall be as prescribed by the Medical Council of India (now NMC).

Admission Process

The admission process contains a few steps to be followed by the candidates for admission to MD in Anaesthesiology. Candidates can view the complete admission process for MD in Anaesthesiology mentioned below:

• The NEET PG or National Eligibility Entrance Test for Post Graduates is a national-level master's level examination conducted by the NBE for admission to MD/MS/PG Diploma Courses.
• The eligibility criteria for participation in counseling towards PG seat allotment conducted by the concerned counseling authority shall be instead of the Post Graduate Medical Education Regulations (as per the latest amendment) notified by the MCI (now NMC) with prior approval of MoHFW.

The following Medical institutions are not covered under centralized admissions for MD/MS seats through NEET- PG:

1. AIIMS, New Delhi and other AIIMS

2. PGIMER, Chandigarh

3. JIPMER, Puducherry

4. NIMHANS, Bengaluru

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Fee Structure

The fee structure for MD in Anaesthesiology varies from college to college. The fee is generally less for Government Institutes and more for private institutes. The average fee structure for MD in Anaesthesiology is around Rs. 42,000 to Rs. 12,00,000 per year.