Diploma Dermatology, Venereology And Leprosy

Overview

Dermatology deals with the hair, scalp, skin, nails, and the diseases related to it. Venerology is the study and treatment of the diseases that are sexually transmitted. It is combined with dermatology. The diseases include viral, bacterial, parasitic, and fungal infections, which include HIV, herpes simplex, syphilis, etc. which can be transmitted sexually.

Hansen's Disease/Leprosy is a communicable disease and is a long term infection. The symptoms of this disease are usually seen in the skin, eyes, respiratory tract, etc. Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprosy is the study of skin treatment method in the field of medicine. Skin problems are growing rapidly and this course is a perfect career option in this condition. To avail of this course, the need is to be hardworking, intelligent, and good academic scores.

Eligibility Criteria

  1. Candidate need to be qualified MBBS in any discipline from a university recognized by the Medical Council of India.
  2. Candidate need have completed one year compulsory training
  3. Candidate need be registered with the state or Medical council of India

Syllabus

  1. Diploma in Dermatology is a two-year course.
  2. Bachelor of Science in Dermatology is a full three-year course.
  3. Post Graduation Diploma in Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprosy is a two-year course.
  4. Master of Science in Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprosy is a two-year course. To get avail of this course the need is to complete a bachelor’s degree in dermatology.

The colleges are having their own methods of giving a seat to the student. Major colleges in the country ask the students to qualify for the common entrance exam. (CET) The last process to grab a seat is to go through a Personal Interview.

  1. Doctor of Medicine in Dermatology and Venereology is a three-year course,
  2. Doctor of Philosophy in Dermatology and Venereology is a three-year course.
Career and Scope

The best offer place to work is to start one’s own clinic and work with patients. There are numerous people who are having skin problems. The other option is to become an assistant and start working under the wing of an expert. In this way, the experience is gained and afterward, it is easy to open a clinic. There is scope to work in research centers to find new treatment methods. The option was also available to work as a teacher. The government sector is also open which provides a good and secure area of working.

For fresher the best opportunity is to start working as an assistant for an expert in a foreign country. Another method is to gain enough experience to apply for a job. Work in research facilities is the basic and easiest of all time.