At present the course of dermatology venrealogy and leprosy is one most demanding branch. The main aim of this branch is to prepare all around specialist who has achieved the competency in the field of dermatology, dermotose, HIV medicine, cosmetology & leprosy, which can practice at the secondary and tertiary level of health care delivery system. Government of India is taking much more interested in this field and provides many facilities for the students of this branch.

Eligibility:

For taking admission in this course a candidates should have bachelor degree certificate with at least 60% marks and also fulfill the same percentage criteria in class 10 and 12. The students selected for the course shall posses recognized MBBS degree should have obtained permanent registration with Medical Council of India or any of the states of Medical Councils. The student fro the course shall by select strictly on the basis of their academic merit. The merit can be determined by a competitive test

Course outlook:

This course takes three years to complete the whole syllabus in this post graduation course. . This course needs a well maintained, highly equipped and fully modernized laboratory.

Job prospects:

Job scope of this branch is sky high ,there is maximum number of option and future is secure .candidates can go research work in leading companies and also in abroad there is lot and lot of demand .there are innumerable private  institute who are demanding MD in dermatologist  and give handsome pay. So it can secure candidates future better than clinical branch.

Best places to peruse:

Pondichary University

Dr M.G.R Educational and research institute

Bangalore University