Endocrinology is a branch of biology and medicine that deals with the endocrine system and the diseases pertaining to endocrine system. The field also studies about the secretions of endocrine system called as hormones and development and integration events like differentiation, growth, proliferation and co-ordination of sensory perception, reproduction, movement, excretion, respiration and metabolism depending on the substances synthesized, chemical cues and secreted by specialized cells.

Metabolism refers to the set of chemical reactions taking place in the cells of living organisms for sustaining their lives. These processes enable organisms to reproduce and grow, to maintain their structures and to respond to their environments. Ph. D in Endocrinology and metabolism is a course that covers both these medical specializations and this course is offered only by a single government medical college according to the records of the Medical Council of India. Here are the details regarding the single college offering the course:

• All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi

AIIMS, New Delhi:

All India Institute of Medical Science is shortened as AIIMS and this institution is offering medical treatment and education form the city of New Delhi. It is the dream of many candidates not only from India, but also from foreign countries, to get medical graduation from this popular institution.

Admission to Ph. D in Endocrinology and Metabolism:

Ph. D in Endocrinology and Metabolism is one among the different Ph. D courses offered by the AIIMS and admission of students to the ph. D courses offered by the institute is done based on the merit secured by candidates in the AIIMS Ph. D Test conducted by the institution.

How to apply to the Doctor of Philosophy Entrance Test conducted by AIIMS?

Candidates can get the application for this test either through online mode or even under offline mode. The Application cost is Rs.400 for reserved category candidates and Rs.500 for general category candidates. Application can be obtained by candidates from any branches of State Bank of India by paying the appropriate application fee or they can also get the application by sending a requisition letter to the Assistant Controller of Examination of All India Institute of Medical Science, New Delhi – 110 029.

Eligibility for admission to Ph. D courses in AIIMS:

For seeking admission to the Ph. D in Cardiology course, candidates must have completed any of the following certifications:

• Doctor of Medicine

• Master of Surgery

• Post Graduate Degree in Nursing

• Master’s Degree  in biomedical sciences or  other relevant subjects