Even after doing your MBBS, you may feel that working in a hospital at odd hours of the day is not really your calling. With limited availability of post-graduation seats and work opportunities, a slight change in the career track may not be that bad an idea even for a medical graduate.
But even after completing your MBBS course the real Question come to mind.
What to do next after MBBS?
Is just MBBS sufficient for my career advancement?
Will my future be optimistic?
How much will I earn?
Where and what position will I be working?
Any way it's your career After all.
One just needs to find a vocation that suits one's temperament and requirements and where one can successfully utilize the medical background as well.
There are different options for you after MBBS like :-
1. Open up a Clinic
After completing the MBBS course you can obtain your registration and become a well known physician Doctor, or an Expert Surgeon. Open up a clinic and employ business skills to earn successfully.
2. Pursue Post Graduate Degree
After completing the MBBS, you can get a higher speciality by continuing Post Graduation Education studies in different branches in Medicine or Surgery (MD/MS/MCh/P.hd). Practice independently or join a reputed firm .Different options are Cardiology, Ear Nose Throat, Anaesthesia, Orthopaedics, Paediatrics, Dermatology, Forensic Sciences, Plastic Surgery, Radiology, and Psychiatry
You can further pursue your MBA from a reputed college in India or abroad. Many MBA management schools at present are giving admission to Doctors easily as there is a huge demand for medical professionals in health care in India. Later they can enjoy challenging positions in Insurance / Healthcare and Management Industry in both Governments, Medical Software Companies, Universities, Private Companies, WHO/UNICEF and Hospital Administration.
3. Hospital Administration
The role of a health care administrator begins from planning to directing, coordinating and supervising the delivery of health care. Non-practising medical graduates are increasingly being absorbed in hospitals, nursing homes and other medical establishments as Hospital Managers and Healthcare Administrators.
For the smooth administration of a medical establishment of 200 staff members or so, it helps to be formerly trained in Healthcare or Hospital Administration, otherwise most of the time people learn by hit-and-trial method.
The course in Healthcare Administration usually provides inputs on Organisational Behaviour, Health Economics, Organisational Research, Health Plan, Strategic Management, How to design a Hospital, Requirements of a Hospital, Design of Operation Theatre, National Health Programme, Medico-legal Acts, Waste Management, International Health Regulations, Comparative Health Administration, Accountancy and so on.
4. Public Health
Already a major discipline in the West, the importance of Public Health is gradually being recognised in India. Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU), Kashmere Gate, has taken a lead to initiate a Master's in Public Health (MPH).
Designed according to the Indian situation and requirements, the MPH programme of GGSIPU will focus more on preventive health than the curative aspects. Funded by WHO and offered by the National Institute of Communicable Disease, New Delhi, the MPH programme will admit 20 students in the first batch out of which 50% candidates would be MBBS graduates. More institutions in India are following suit.
5. Medical Transcription
Medical Transcription involves transcribing medical records dictated by doctors and other health care professionals available in an audio format, into a written text.
The medical records may include History, Clinical Notes, Diagnostic Reports, Operative Details, Prescriptions, Discharge Notes and other details.
Since it requires a sound knowledge of Medical Terminology besides good language and computer skills, a medico is more competent in handling the job of a Medical Transcriptionist than someone with a non-medical background.
According to Rajiv Shetye, Vice President Operations, Spryance India, `Medical Transcription can be an exciting career option for medical graduates as it offers ample scope to earn according to his/her skills, ability and dedication. Though one has to undertake the requisite training to become a qualified Medical Transcriptionist, Medical Graduates have a distinct advantage because of their academic background in medical sciences. As a result, their learning curves are much smaller and they can begin transcribing much before their counterparts. Skills and experience play a major role in earning opportunities. The earnings range anywhere from Rs 7,000 to Rs 20,000 and sometimes even more.
6. Publishing Industry
One of the ways that doctors keep themselves updated about breakthroughs in the world of medical science and health care is through medical journals.
There are a good number of organisations that are exclusively into medical publishing. Keeping in mind the technicality of the medical world, they prefer recruiting medicos for compilation and editing of articles for these publications.
If you have a research bent of mind and a flair for writing, you can even contribute to various journals, magazines, websites and newspaper columns dedicated to the cause of medical science either on a full-time basis or as part-time.
7. Civil Service Examinations
Apply for public service (UPSC) civil service examinations and become an IAS officer.
The medical professionals can work in various pharmaceutical companies as medico marketing officers and also find themselves a position as laboratory research assistants.
But even after completing your MBBS course the real Question come to mind.
What to do next after MBBS?
Is just MBBS sufficient for my career advancement?
Will my future be optimistic?
How much will I earn?
Where and what position will I be working?
Any way it's your career After all.
One just needs to find a vocation that suits one's temperament and requirements and where one can successfully utilize the medical background as well.
There are different options for you after MBBS like :-
1. Open up a Clinic
After completing the MBBS course you can obtain your registration and become a well known physician Doctor, or an Expert Surgeon. Open up a clinic and employ business skills to earn successfully.
2. Pursue Post Graduate Degree
After completing the MBBS, you can get a higher speciality by continuing Post Graduation Education studies in different branches in Medicine or Surgery (MD/MS/MCh/P.hd). Practice independently or join a reputed firm .Different options are Cardiology, Ear Nose Throat, Anaesthesia, Orthopaedics, Paediatrics, Dermatology, Forensic Sciences, Plastic Surgery, Radiology, and Psychiatry
You can further pursue your MBA from a reputed college in India or abroad. Many MBA management schools at present are giving admission to Doctors easily as there is a huge demand for medical professionals in health care in India. Later they can enjoy challenging positions in Insurance / Healthcare and Management Industry in both Governments, Medical Software Companies, Universities, Private Companies, WHO/UNICEF and Hospital Administration.
3. Hospital Administration
The role of a health care administrator begins from planning to directing, coordinating and supervising the delivery of health care. Non-practising medical graduates are increasingly being absorbed in hospitals, nursing homes and other medical establishments as Hospital Managers and Healthcare Administrators.
For the smooth administration of a medical establishment of 200 staff members or so, it helps to be formerly trained in Healthcare or Hospital Administration, otherwise most of the time people learn by hit-and-trial method.
The course in Healthcare Administration usually provides inputs on Organisational Behaviour, Health Economics, Organisational Research, Health Plan, Strategic Management, How to design a Hospital, Requirements of a Hospital, Design of Operation Theatre, National Health Programme, Medico-legal Acts, Waste Management, International Health Regulations, Comparative Health Administration, Accountancy and so on.
4. Public Health
Already a major discipline in the West, the importance of Public Health is gradually being recognised in India. Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU), Kashmere Gate, has taken a lead to initiate a Master's in Public Health (MPH).
Designed according to the Indian situation and requirements, the MPH programme of GGSIPU will focus more on preventive health than the curative aspects. Funded by WHO and offered by the National Institute of Communicable Disease, New Delhi, the MPH programme will admit 20 students in the first batch out of which 50% candidates would be MBBS graduates. More institutions in India are following suit.
5. Medical Transcription
Medical Transcription involves transcribing medical records dictated by doctors and other health care professionals available in an audio format, into a written text.
The medical records may include History, Clinical Notes, Diagnostic Reports, Operative Details, Prescriptions, Discharge Notes and other details.
Since it requires a sound knowledge of Medical Terminology besides good language and computer skills, a medico is more competent in handling the job of a Medical Transcriptionist than someone with a non-medical background.
According to Rajiv Shetye, Vice President Operations, Spryance India, `Medical Transcription can be an exciting career option for medical graduates as it offers ample scope to earn according to his/her skills, ability and dedication. Though one has to undertake the requisite training to become a qualified Medical Transcriptionist, Medical Graduates have a distinct advantage because of their academic background in medical sciences. As a result, their learning curves are much smaller and they can begin transcribing much before their counterparts. Skills and experience play a major role in earning opportunities. The earnings range anywhere from Rs 7,000 to Rs 20,000 and sometimes even more.
6. Publishing Industry
One of the ways that doctors keep themselves updated about breakthroughs in the world of medical science and health care is through medical journals.
There are a good number of organisations that are exclusively into medical publishing. Keeping in mind the technicality of the medical world, they prefer recruiting medicos for compilation and editing of articles for these publications.
If you have a research bent of mind and a flair for writing, you can even contribute to various journals, magazines, websites and newspaper columns dedicated to the cause of medical science either on a full-time basis or as part-time.
7. Civil Service Examinations
Apply for public service (UPSC) civil service examinations and become an IAS officer.
The medical professionals can work in various pharmaceutical companies as medico marketing officers and also find themselves a position as laboratory research assistants.
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