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DNB Family Medicine - Diplomate of National Board is a medical qualification awarded by the National Board of Examinations (NBE). The DNB Family Medicine course is approved by the Government of India and is considered equivalent to the postgraduate and post-doctoral programs offered by the Medical Colleges, institute & hospital in India. One of the unique aspects that the specialty of family medicine offers is a higher degree of flexibility than many other medical specialties when it comes to location, work environment, and areas of focus. It also offers a good work-life balance and a strong sense of personal satisfaction.

DNB Family Medicine is a private preparing cum-business post-graduate program in family medication incorporating the scholarly and clinical parts of family drug. Specialists should mandatorily turn in various divisions - general medication, general medical procedure, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, setback and crisis care.

Duration of both MD & DNB courses is 3 years, run in both government and private set up with the similar quality standard of the host institute, similar academic activities, compulsory thesis work of 1-year duration under a qualified thesis guide with external review process (exposure to research methodology), and academic activities (library and journal facility, presentation in national and international conferences, research article publication, training program, workshop, and CME).

Some best Hospitals for DNB Family Medicine are :

1. Stephen's, Delhi
2. Hinduja, Mumbai
3. Sir Gangaram, Delhi
4. Holy Family Hospital, Mumbai
5. Deenanath mangeshkar, Pune
6. Philomena Hospital, Bangalore
7. Breach Candy Hospital, Mumbai
8. MGIMS, Sevagram, Maharashtra
9. Indira Gandhi Hospital, Pondicherry
10. Bhabha Atomic Research centre, Mumbai
11. Lilavati Hospital and Research Centre, Bandra, Mumbai.

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