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What are the job opportunities for DNB specialists?

DNB degree holders will be able to obtain employment in a variety of fields, including hospitals, defense health services, schools, colleges, and universities (medical), self-employment, etc

Is DNB-CET test tough?

For DNB students, the pass out rate is abysmal (approx. 5%) throughout the country.

Who conducts DNB Entrance Exams?

NBE conducts post graduate and post-doctoral examinations in approved disciplines leading to the award of Diplomate of National Board (DNB) and Fellow of National Board (FNB).

Which is the DNB Entrance Exam?

DNB CET Exam is a National Level entrance examination which makes a candidate eligible for admission to DNB Board Speciality and super-specialty courses post MBBS like DNB, MCH & DM. It is conducted twice a year by the National Board of Examination (NBE): January & June Sessions.

Where do candidates get DNB Training?

Diplomate of National Board/Doctorate of National BoardAster Medcity, Kochi is accredited with National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences under Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, New Delhi for conducting Post Graduate Medical Courses in various specialties.

Is DNB equivalent to MS or MD?

DNB is equivalent to the Master of Medicine (MD), Master of Surgery (MS), Doctor of Medicine (DM), and Master of Chirurgiae (MCh) in all purposes. Doctors who already hold an MD/MS/DM/MCh are eligible to directly appear in the DNB final examination.

What is the duration of DNB?

Diplomate National Board (DNB) is a full-time 3-year post-graduation level program. The eligibility of the course is qualifying MBBS or equivalent examination with a minimum of 50% and above aggregate percentage along with passing the DNB- CET entrance test.

What is Diplomate in National Board -DNB?

A candidate who has received the MD degree and has passed the required examinations is eligible for the National Board Certification as a Diplomate.

Why doing DGO is a good option?

The DGO course offers graduates various job opportunities in top organizations/departments like AIIMS, Max Healthcare, KIMS Hospital, Paras Hospital, etc. DGO jobs include roles like Maternal-Foetal Medicine Specialist, Health Researcher in Women’s Health Studies, Family Planning Consultant, etc.

What is DGO curriculum?

DGO or Diploma in Gynaecology and Obstetrics course is a two-year post-graduate level program that equips the students with the required knowledge and skills related to gynaecology, fertility, diagnostic studies of the reproductive system, fetus development, labor management, and delivery, etc.

Is DGO equivalent to MS or MD?

DGO is diploma in gynecology and obstetrics. And MD means masters of gynecology. This is the main difference between them.

Who can take DGO? What is the DGO eligibility score or marks?

Candidates must have completed MBBS or BAMS with at least 50% marks for general category students (45% marks for SC/ST/OBC students) from a recognized university. Additionally, the candidate must clear entrance examinations such as NEET PG, INI CET based on the university.

What is Diploma in Gynecology and Obstetrics – DGO?

Diploma in Gynaecology and Obstetrics is a postgraduate level 2-year course. This course is designed to prepare medical faculty in the obstetrics and gynecology specialty. This course basically covers subjects like the Basics of Gynaecology, Fertility, Labor and foetus Development, Diagnosis of Reproductive system etc.

What is the syllabus of MS OBG?

Course content in the syllabus will be based on the curriculum goals wherein a postgraduate student is required to acquire knowledge of basic and applied sciences including anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, pathophysiology and microbiology related to reproductive system and be able to manage pathological states related to it by medical, surgical and other relevant modalities. The syllabus will be divided into four sections based on the formative assessment.

What is the eligibility for MS OBG?

The candidate must be a MBBS graduate with a minimum of 50% score. 1 year of rotational internship with any reputed hospital or clinic. The aspirant must be well updated with the relevant advancements in the medical field.

What is Master of Surgery in Obstetrics and Gynecology (MS OBG)?

S. in Obstetrics & Gynaecology is a three-year postgraduation course. Obstetrics and gynaecology (or obstetrics and gynecology; often abbreviated to OB/GYN, OBG, O&G is the medical specialty dealing with fields of obstetrics and gynaecology through only one postgraduate training program.

What is the importance of OBG today?

An obstetrician-gynecologist provides wide range of services. At every stage in a woman’s life, an OB-GYN can provide a wide range of services that meet her health needs — from puberty through her child-bearing years, menopause and beyond.

What is the difference between Obstetrics and Gynecology?

Though two separate surgical-medical specialties, Both Obstetrics and Gynecology are often combined together to form a single medical specialty. Both the specialties deal with the female reproductive organs. The major difference between the two is that while obstetricians deal with pregnancy and after child birth, gynecologists on the other end deal with non pregnant states. An OB GYN specialist handles both the scenarios.

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