PG Diploma in Sports Medicine, also known as Diploma in Sports Medicine, is a Postgraduate level course for doctors in India that they do after completing their MBBS. The duration of this postgraduate course is 2 years, and it focuses on the study of various concepts related to the field of study of treatment and prevention of injuries related to sports and fitness.

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The course is a full-time course pursued in various recognized medical colleges across the country. The medical college offering this course is Netaji Subhas National Instt. Of Sports Medicine, Patiala.

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 Post Graduate Diploma in Sports Medicine varies from college to college and may range from Rs. 5,000 to Rs 45,000 per year.

After completion of their respective course, doctors can either join the job market or pursue higher degree courses like master's degrees and research degree courses recognized by NMC, where Post Graduate Diploma in Sports Medicine is a feeder qualification. Candidates can take decent jobs as Senior residents, Junior Consultants, etc., with an approximate salary range of Rs. 2 Lakh to Rs. 6 Lakh per annum.

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What is a Post Graduate Diploma in Sports Medicine?

Post-Graduate Diploma (PG Diploma) in Sports Medicine, also known as Diploma in Sports Medicine, is a two-year postgraduate program that candidates can pursue after completing MBBS.

Sports Medicine is the branch of medical science dealing with the study of physical fitness and the treatment and prevention of injuries related to sports and exercise.

National Medical Commission (NMC), the apex medical regulator, has released guidelines for a Competency-Based Postgraduate Training Programme for Post Graduate Diploma in Sports Medicine.

The Competency-Based Postgraduate Training Programme governs the education and training of Post Graduate Diploma in Sports Medicine.

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 the field of Sports Medicine 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.

The candidate should be a highly competent specialist in Sports Medicine, possessing a broad range of skills that will enable her/him to practice Sports Medicine independently. The PG candidate should also acquire the 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.

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Course Highlights

Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility criteria for Post Graduate Diploma in Sports Medicine are defined as the set of rules or minimum prerequisites that aspirants must meet in order to be eligible for admission, which includes:

• 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).

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Admission Process

The admission process contains a few steps to be followed by the candidates for admission to Post Graduate Diploma in Sports Medicine. Candidates can view the complete admission process for Post Graduate Diploma in Sports Medicine 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.

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Fees Structure

The fee structure for Post Graduate Diploma in Sports Medicine varies from college to college. The fee is generally less for Government Institutes and more for private institutes. The average fee structure for Post Graduate Diploma in Sports Medicine is around Rs. 5,000 to Rs 45,000 per year.

Colleges offering Post Graduate Diploma in Sports Medicine

Various medical colleges across India offer courses for pursuing Post Graduate Diploma In Sports Medicine.

As per National Medical Commission (NMC) website, the following medical college is offering Post Graduate Diploma in Sports Medicine courses for the academic year 2022-23.