Master of Chirurgiae or M.Ch is an advanced course in the field of surgery. Doctors who have completed their master’s degree or equivalent are eligible to apply to this course. This course has time duration of 3 years. This course is equivalent to Doctor of Medicine. D.M. Professionals who complete this advanced course can get better job opportunities in India or abroad. As this course offers advanced professional knowledge in surgery, remuneration for the candidates is also high. Doctors can take Master of Chirurgiae degree in the areas of Cardio vascular & Thoracic Surgery, Urology, Neuro surgery, Endocrine Surgery etc.

Higher Studies Options after Master of Chirurgiae

Aspirants who have finished this advanced course in surgery have options for super-specialties in diverse fields of surgery. M.Ch professionals can specialize in Cardiac Surgery, Neurosurgery, etc. These super specialties in a particular area make doctors well trained in that specific area of surgery. After successful completion of Master of Chirurgiae course, aspirants can do scientific research in the particular field of surgery. Meritorious students can get scholarship for doing PhD from organizations such as National Institute of Health. Besides super specialties and research these professional can also do DNB (Diplomate of National Board) in areas of Cardiology, Neurology, Cardiac Surgery, Neurosurgery, Paediatrics Surgery etc.

Job Opportunities for after Master of Chirurgiae

There will be a surgical wing in most of the multi specialty hospitals.

They prefer doctors with advanced degrees in surgery. Therefore, after Master of Chirurgiae, professional have a lot of job opportunities in India as well as in other nations. After obtaining PhD in the related area, aspirant can go into the teaching field also. They can be employed as professors or assistant professors in Medical Colleges. As Master of Chirurgiae deals with surgery in depth these professionals are in demand. Therefore, remuneration provided to such an employee will also be higher.

Areas where Master of Chirurgiae professionals can find employment include:

• Health Centers
• Hospitals
• Laboratories
• Medical Colleges
• Medical Foundation / Trust
• Non-Profit Organizations
• Nursing Homes
• Polyclinics
• Private Practice
• Research Institutes

Job Types for Master of Chirurgiae professionals

• Cardio vascular & Thoracic Surgeon
• Urology Surgeon
• Neuro Surgeon
• Pediatrics Surgeon
• Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon
• Surgical Gastroenterologist
• Surgical Oncologist
• Endocrine Surgeon
• Gynecological Oncologist
• Vascular Surgeon

The advanced course of Master of Chirurgiae offers doctors sufficient skills and practical knowledge to become master in their profession. They can also improve their reputation in this profession by doing this degree.