About

Doctor of Medicine in Radiodiagnosis is a three-year postgraduation course. Radiodiagnosis is a branch of medical science, which focuses on the use of radiation, ultrasound, and magnetic resonance as diagnostic, therapeutic, and research tools in medicinal practices. It is related to anatomy, pathology, physiology, and interventional procedures. MBBS degree holders from a recognized University thereto by Medical Council of India or any State Medical Council are eligible for radio-diagnosis course.

After specializing in Radio-diagnosis, one can join any Radiological Sciences Laboratory or get employed in hospital settings, academic/educational institutions or they can do private practices of medical imaging for genitourinary, biliary, gastrointestinal, central nervous system, and other organs like brain, head and neck, through the use of x-ray, MRI, CT, and angiography.

Why Study?
Pursuing MD (Radiodiagnosis) will bring several benefits after the completion and help students to develop a good career in the field as it is one of the most lucrative streams in the medical field. Some of advantages and reasons why the course is beneficial are mentioned below:

• The average salary after completing MD (Radiodiagnosis) is quite high compared to various other medical streams and graduates can earn a handsome salary of around INR 12 - 17 LPA or even more.
• The job security in this field is much higher than other courses as doctors will always remain in high demand as they conduct important research and read confusing scans or readings which only professionals understand.
• Candidates can find a number of lucrative job prospects and develop their career as a Pharmacologist, Biomedical scientist, etc.
• Candidates post completing MD (Radiodiagnosis) are eligible to pursue higher education at Research level which can help them to become expertise in the field and also to get a hike in their salary.

Eligibility Criteria
Candidates wishing to pursue MD (Radiodiagnosis) should be well acquainted with the eligibility criteria for the course. The basic requirements are given below:

• Must have to complete MBBS course or equivalent Bachelor's degree in the same field from a recognized University by MCI.
• Must have scored a minimum aggregate of 55% marks in bachelor's degree in MBBS degree or any equivalent degree to opt MD (Radiodiagnosis).
• Some of the top and reputed colleges offer entrance based admissions and students must appear in the NEET-PG exam and face the GD/ PI round.
• Also some colleges ask candidates to have some work experience in the same field or have set an age limit between 27 - 45 years.

What after MD (Radiodiagnosis)?
The completion of MD (Radiodiagnosis) course opens a door to a wide range of lucrative job opportunities and one can find several reputable job options and develop their career as a Radiologist, Radiographer, etc. Apart from working, one can also pursue Research level or other courses to continue their studies: Some of the courses available after MD (Radiodiagnosis) are mentioned below:

Master of Chirurgiae (MCh)

• Master of Chirurgiae or MCh is a Masters level course offered for the duration of 3-years and is the highest medical degree in the Indian Medical system.
• The course is designed mostly for practical training and other training or practical related to surgery and clinics. To opt MCh, aspirants must complete MS, MD or other relevant PG courses from a MCI recognized college.
• MCh admissions are granted through merit-based and based on the scores of NEET-SS or NEET-PG which may be followed by a GD/ PI round.

Master in Business Administration (MBA)

• MBA course is a 2-years postgraduate course that deals with the study of fundamentals concepts of Management. MBA is offered with several MBA specializations such as Operation Management, Finance, Marketing, etc.
• To pursue MBA one must complete a bachelor's degree in any stream with 50% marks from a recognized University.
• Top MBA colleges in India offer admissions based on the scores of candidates in any entrance exam CAT, XAT, GMAT, etc. followed by a GD/ PI round.