DM Neurology

A Doctor of Medicine in Neurology (DM Neurology) course helps students learn how to diagnose diseases and disorders related to the nervous system of living beings. It is a doctorate-level course. Candidates can choose this specialization field after completing their MBBS degree from any recognized university. 

The duration of this course is 3 years. Admission to the Neurology course is given on the basis of the marks secured in the entrance tests such as AIIMS-PG, NEET-PG, etc. conducted at a national level. Some colleges also conduct their own entrance exams for admission to DM Neurology Courses. 

MD Neurology course is a full-time course and the syllabus is divided semester-wise. There are many eminent colleges in India and abroad that offer DM neurology degrees such as AIIMS,  Grant Medical College, Amrita Medical College, Gandhi Medical College, etc. The average course fee is around 2,00,000 INR. There are ample job opportunities in India after DM in Neurology such as neurologists, neuro physicians, consultants, etc.

Here are some quick highlights regarding the DM Neurology degree programme:

• DM in Neurology course is one of the most demanded courses in the medical field. This doctorate-level degree is proof of the excellence of a student in the relevant field.
• The course curriculum is designed in a way so as to enable the candidates to explore and gain extensive knowledge about neurology, and its divisions. 
• The degree makes an individual eligible for a lot of job opportunities. 
• Students learn about many medical instruments and also they are updated on a regular basis about recent developments.
• Many top private medical establishments hire a person with MD in Neurology degree. 
• Besides that, there is scope to work for the government and private organizations. 
• Another strong reason to pursue this degree is that the coursework of MD in Neurology involves surgical practices. 
• In India as well as in foreign countries, surgeons, especially neurosurgeons are the top-earning members among other medical practitioners. 
• Furthermore, numerous grants and fellowships are offered to students with a degree in DM in Neurology.
• This course enables any candidate to work toward and serve people

Most colleges conduct their respective entrance exams for admission to Neurology Courses. Some of the top entrance exams for the Neurology course admission process include 

• 5-year MBBS degree or a bachelor's degree in the relevant field with 55% aggregate.
• After completing their bachelor’s, students need to pass their post-graduation in general medicine or other relevant streams.
• 60% aggregate is mandatory in post-graduation.
• Candidates then need to pass the entrance exam of the respective universities.
• Students who want to pursue this course abroad must sit for English proficiency tests like TOEFL, ILETS, etc. 
• Work experience is a must attribute for applying abroad.
• Other exams that help students for admission to abroad universities are; MCAT, USMLE, etc.

The admission process for DM in Neurology involves candidates clearing the entrance exams held in a Computer-based mode. The entire syllabus of MBBS and MD degrees is covered while framing questions for these entrance exams. All the questions are multiple-choice based. After passing the exams, candidates need to sit for the GD-PI round where a personal-level interview is conducted by the college authorities. Students who want to complete their DM in Neurology degree from foreign universities need to maintain TOEFL scores between 90-100 as additional admission criteria.

There are plenty of colleges all across the country which offer a Doctor of Medicine Degree in Neurology. Some of the top colleges are mentioned below along with their course fee.

Foreign colleges that offer DM in Neurology are:

Maharashtra-

Delhi NCR-

West Bengal-

Kerala-

Uttar Pradesh-

Rajasthan-

CHENNAI-

BANGALORE-

KOLKATA-

Delhi-

Mumbai-

The course fee for studying DM in Neurology course varies on the basis of college. Private colleges charge more than the government or public medical colleges and hospitals. In India, the average course fee for DM in Neurology ranges within the scale of 5,00,000 to 15,00,000 INR. This range is considerably low when it comes to government institutions. The average course fee for DM in Neurology ranges from 50,000 to 2,50,000 INR. The course fee also depends upon factors like faculty members, college infrastructure, college location, laboratory facilities, etc. For students who wish to pursue their DM in Neurology degree abroad, the average course fee ranges from 15,00,000 to 40,00,000 INR.

Some of the core subjects that are taught under the MD in Neurology course are discussed below:

• Neuro Anatomy: In this subject, students study the structure and function of the nervous system and its relation with other systems of the body. It mainly includes the nervous system of the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves of the body. Studies are conducted at both macroscopic and microscopic levels. 

• Neuro-ophthalmology: This subject bridges the gap between neurology and ophthalmology. This subject area mainly deals with any diseases or disorders related to vision that arises due to neurological problems. Several extensive kinds of research are also going on in this discipline.

• Pediatric Neurology: Aas the name suggests, this subject deals with the neurological disorders that occur in infants, adolescents, and children. Specialists in this subject treat children with head injuries, seizures, etc.

• Neuroradiology: This subject under the MD in Neurology course is basically a specialty course in radiology. Under this, radiology related to the nervous system of the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nervous system is taught. 

• Neurophysiology: Students learn and evaluate the physiology of the nervous system under this subject. It is the study of how the nerve cells send and receives information. 

• Neuro Biochemistry: In this subject, students are taught about various chemicals like neuropeptides, neurotransmitters, etc. in order to under their biochemistry and how they affect the structure of the nervous system. 

• Neuropathology: Students learn about several diagnostic, evaluation, and interpretation techniques that can be used while treating any disorder related to the tissues of the nervous system. 

• Neuropsychiatry: This subject is actually the combination of two major areas of study: psychiatry and neurology. The study is focused on how psychiatry is related to neurological functions, and how one affects the other. 

• Neuro Pharmacology: This subject studies how any medicine affects the nervous system. As the name suggests, this subject is a combined study of pharmacology and neurology. This area of study primarily helps in finding and developing drugs that are effective for neurological diseases.

Some of the most suggested books for the students of this course are as follows:

• Lange Clinical Neurology and Neuroanatomy
• Pocket Neurology
• Blueprints Neurology
• Comprehensive Review in Clinical Neurology
• Clinical Neuroanatomy Made Ridiculously Simple
• Neuroanatomy Through Clinical Cases
• Bradley's Neurology in Clinical Practice
• Principles of Neurology
• The Neurologic Examination
• The Mental Status Examination in Neurology
• Electrodiagnosis
• Clinical Neurophysiology

The curriculum of the DM in Neurology course is divided into 6 semesters, each happening at an interval of 6 months. The syllabus is divided into the following pattern:

Several job opportunities are available in India for students with a degree in DM Neurology. Some of them are discussed below, along with their average pay scale.

• All India Institute of Medical Science, Delhi

• Indo-American Hospital

• Max Healthcare Institute Ltd.

• Apollo Super Speciality Hospital

• GMC

• Medanta Hospital

• Kolkata Medical College

• Narayana Hrudayalaya Health City

• Recmasters

• Fortis

• StaffPointe Recruiter

• Artemis

• Enterprise Medical Service

• Onyx M.D

• Columbia Asia

Some of the most desirable skills that make an individual more prominent in this field are:

• Should have a keen eye for details
• Should have the ability and mindset to contribute towards updating and developing available resource materials for their own development and for the development of their fellow mates.
• The person should have the mindset to work in teams and handle them accordingly in times of crisis.
• He/she should be able to conduct training and demonstration sessions as and when required.
• The person should be able to contribute to the further development of neurology and other medical sciences.
• They should possess thorough evaluative, analytical, and reasoning skills.
• Should have high emotional intelligence.
• Should have a good grasp and thorough understanding of the basic concepts of the discipline.