AFTER MBBS we want to do Specialist programs in NEUROLOGY how to proceed?

Hello Aspirant,

If you want to become a neurologist after completing your MBBS, the pathway is generally as follows:

1. Complete Your postgraduate MD/MS Degree: Typically, the first step is a postgraduate degree in General Medicine (MD) or Pediatrics (MD), as Neurology is a super-specialty course that also requires a postgraduate degree first.
2. Apply for DM (Doctorate of Medicine) in Neurology: After you have the MD, you can apply for DM in Neurology, a super specialty course which takes 3 years as per normal practice. Admission will include undergoing competitive entrance exams conducted by different institutes (e.g. AIIMS, PGIMER etc.)
3. Prepare for the Entrance Exams: Make sure you are well prepared for the DM Neurology entrance examinations which will contain both general medicine and clinical neurology questions.
4. Completing the DM Neurology Program: During this training you will obtain both clinical and research experience within the field of neurology, and will become a certified neurologist.
5. Optional Fellowships: Later, you can pursue as many fellowships as you want for specialty qualifications in areas such as stroke, epilepsy, neurologic, etc.

Hello there,

After completing your MBBS, if you want to specialize in Neurology, you need to pursue postgraduate studies. The most common route is to first complete an MD in General Medicine, which typically takes three years. This degree provides a strong foundation in internal medicine, which is essential before specializing further.

Once you have your MD in General Medicine, you can apply for a super-specialty course called DM (Doctorate of Medicine) in Neurology. This program usually lasts another three years and focuses specifically on neurological disorders and treatments. Admission to MD and DM courses is through competitive entrance exams—NEET-PG for MD and NEET-SS for DM.

While some colleges may offer MD in Neurology directly, the standard path followed by most doctors is MBBS, then MD Medicine, and finally DM Neurology. It’s important to prepare thoroughly for both NEET-PG and NEET-SS exams to secure admission to reputed institutions offering these programs.

I hope this answer helps you. If you have more queries, feel free to share your questions with us, and we will be happy to assist you.

Thank you, and I wish you all the best in your bright future.

Hii,

To become a neurology specialist after MBBS, you must first complete a three-year MD in General Medicine. For this, you must pass the NEET PG test. After completing your MD, you can apply for a DM in Neurology (Doctorate of Medicine), which takes three years and requires another admission exam, such as the NEET SS. So the path is:

MBBS → NEET PG → MD (General Medicine) → NEET SS → DM (Neurology)