Doctorate of Medicine in Venereology Top Colleges, Syllabus, Scope and Salary

MD in Venereology is a 2 to 3-year long postgraduate course in medicine, the minimum eligibility for pursuance of which is the successful completion of any of MBBS, DMS, BHMS, and BDS, etc.

Major subjects of study that form part of the program are:

Immunology of dermatological diseases
Cellular and molecular inflammation
Skin genetics
Skin structure and development of skin
Basic reactions of skin, repair and carcinogenesis.

The average tuition fee charged in India for the course ranges between INR 800 and 10 Lakhs. Admission to the course is based on the student’s performance in a relevant entrance exam conducted for admission to the course, such as National Eligibility Cum entrance test (NEET).

Successful graduates of the course are hired in capacities such as Professor, Skin Specialist, Therapy Manager, Sales Coordinator, Clinical Application Specialist, etc. They are hired in fields such as health clinics, health centers, healthcare, natural apothecaries, college health centers, hospitals, etc., or may even pursue private practice. The average annual salary offered to such postgraduates in India ranges between INR 2 and 10 lacs.

Top Colleges for Doctorate of Medicine [MD] (Venereology)

MD in Venereology: Course Highlights

Listed below are some of the major highlights of the course.

Course Level	Post Graduate
Duration	2 or 3 years
Examination Type	Phase System
Eligibility	MBBS, BDS, DMS, DHMS, BHMS, BAMS, BASM, BEMS, BIAMS, BNYT, BATS, BUMS, IAMS, BPT, B.Pharma., N.O., or M.D(A.M).
Admission Process	Based on performance in the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET)
Course Fee	INR 800 to 10 Lakhs for 3 years
Average Starting Salary	INR 2 and 10 Lakhs per year
Top Recruiting Companies	Healthcare environments including hospitals, physician practices, integrative healthcare clinics, public health clinics, college health centers, natural apothecaries, and in settings that care for military veterans, etc.
Job Positions	Dermatology Professor, Skin Specialist, Medical Representative, Clinical Application specialist, Therapy Manager – IVF Artificial Reproduction, and such.

MD in Venereology: What is it About?

Venereology, or Dermatology, is the field of medicine related to the skin and disorders of the skin, often extending to nail and hair disorders. The discipline involves practice and constant innovation of techniques to remove scars from skin, extra growth in skin, unusual behavior by skin, etc. Some such disorders are psoriasis, eczema, and allergies of scalp, skin allergies, and many such. Lately, Dermatologists also perform elective procedures like botox injections, laser hair removal and hair transplant, collagen injections, etc.

Top Institutes offering MD in Venereology

Listed below are some of the top institutes offering the course in the country with the corresponding locations and fees charged by each.

Name of Institute	City	Average Fees
Amrita University	Coimbatore	INR 10 Lacs (course)
Guwahati Medical College, Assam	Assam	INR 10,000 (course)
Kasturba Medical College	Mangalore	INR 5 Lacs (course)
All India Institute of Medical Sciences	Delhi	INR 800 (course)
AFMC	Pune	INR 20,000 (course)
KMC	Mangalore	INR 6 Lacs (course)

Eligibility for MD in Venereology

The minimum eligibility criteria needed to be met for admission to the course are:

Graduation completed from a recognized university, in any of MBBS, BDS, DMS, DHMS, BHMS, BAMS, BASM, BEMS, BIAMS, BNYT, BATS, BUMS, BPT, B.Pharma., N.O., and M.D. (A.M.).
A minimum aggregate score of 50% at the level of graduation.
For practitioners and research workers with at least 10 years of practice in the field, the requirement of fulfilment of such basic minimum eligibility criteria is not applicable.

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MD in Venereology: Admission Process

Admission to the course at the top institutes in India is based on the candidate’s performance in a relevant entrance exam, such as the national-level National Eligibility Cum entrance test (NEET). Rounds of group discussion and personal interview follow, based on performance in which, admission is granted to qualifying candidates.

Listed here are the top entrance exams in the country for admission to the course.

Entrance Exam	Registration Period	Exam Date
NEET PG	January 07, 2023 - February 12, 2023	March 05, 2023
INI CET	To be Announced	To be Announced

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MD in Venereology: Syllabus and Course Description

A phase-wise breakup of the course’s syllabus is tabulated here.

Phase I	-
Dermatology	Structure and development skin
Fundamental	Biochemistry and Physiology of epidermis and its appendages including
Phase II	Phase III
Venereology	Nutritional diseases – protein and vitamin deficiencies
Disorders of Keratinization and epidermal proliferation	Metabolic disorders
Disorders effecting skin appendages, hair, nail, sebaceous glands, sweat glands and apocrine glands etc.	Diabetes mellitus
Neoplastic disorders of skin	Amino acid metabolism
Genodermatoses	Pophyrin metabolism
Vesiculo bullous diseases, e.g. pemphigus, pemphigoid, erythema multiforme, dermatitis, herpetiformis etc.	Lipoidosis
Dermatitis- exogenous – contact dermatitis, patch testing, endogenous – atopic acquired	Dysproteinemias and agamma globulinemias etc.
endogenous nummular	Carcinoid syndrome
Disorders of pigmentation	Glycolipid lipoidosis
Disorders of collagen and connective tissue	Calcinosis cutis
Disorders of hair, nail sweat glands, sebaceous glands, apocrine glands, mastocytosis etc.	Histiocytosis
Disorders of mucous membranes	Hematological systems-reticulosis-leukema etc.
Disorders involving genitalia	Gastro – intestinal system
Disorders due to physical agents, heat, cold, light, radiation etc.	Endocrinal system
Disorders due to chemical agents – reactions to chemicals, occupational dermatosis	Neuroctaneous disorder
Pyodermas	Psychocutaneous disorders
Fungal infections-superficial and deep	-
Viral infection	-
Parasitic infestations, insect bites etc.	-
Dermatology in relation to internal medicine	-
Phase IV	-
Allergic disorders	Serum sickness
Anaphylaxis – urticaria / angioedema	Reactions drug etc.
Phase V	Phase VI
Venereal disorders	AIDS
Anatomy of male and female genitalia	Transmission, prevention, clinical manifestations, prophylaxis of opportunistic infections, antiretroviral therapy, treatment in HIV+ve STD cases.
Syphilis and other treponematoses, immunology, pathology, diagnosis,	Leprosy
Treatment, control etc.	Epidemiology
Gonococcal uretheritis and complications	Pathogenesis
Lymphogranuloma venereum	Pathology
Chancroid	Diagnosis – clinical features, classifications, laboratory aids
Granuloma inguinale (Donovansois)	Reactive phase – Ocular involvement, Bone involvement
Other disorders involving male and female genitalia	Treatment of leprosy and reactions
STIs and control	Leprosy control and rehabilitation etc.
STI and Reproductive health	Dermatosurgery
Epidemiology of STI’S,	The course would consist of lesions in basic techniques of dermatosurgery or various diseases.
Phase VII	Phase VIII
Vitiligo	Melasma
Punch grafting	Chemical face peels with glycolic ad trichloroacetic acid
Split skin grafting	For Nevi and Keloid, Warts, Skin tags, DPN, etc.
Dermabrasion and suction blister grafting	Cryosurgery
Tattooing	Excision
Narrow band UVB	Electrosurgery
Whole body and Hand foot PUVA chamber	Radiofrequency
Acne	Intralesional therapy
Microdermabrasion	For Psoriasis
Scar revision	Whole Body PUVA therapy
Chemical peeling	Hand foot PUVA therapy unit
CO2 Slush	For Hyperhidrosis
-	Iontophoresis.

MD in Venereology: Career Prospects

Qualified Venereologists are gainfully employed in settings such as nursing homes, private or govt. hospitals, clinics and dispensaries, or may opt for teaching jobs in universities and colleges, or may pursue private practice.

Some of the popular professional avenues open to such postgraduates are listed below with the corresponding salaries offered for the respective positions.

Doctorate of Medicine [MD] in Venereology

Job Position	Job Description	Average Annual Pay Scale in INR
Dermatology Professor	Such faculty members primarily have teaching responsibilities, and may supervise residents and medical students. They typically participate in Grand Rounds presentations and may choose to speak in other forums on the medical campuses. Also, they are usually actively involved in preparing medical papers for publication, and in clinical research projects.	7,67,730
Skin Specialist	A Skincare Specialist is responsible for cleansing and beautifying the face and body to enhance a person's appearance.	1,171,098
Medical Representative	Medical Representative are required to promote and sell medical products such as drugs and medical equipment. Their major customers are nurses, doctors, and pharmacists.	2,97,631
Clinical Application Specialist	Clinical Applications Specialists (Diagnostics) in the medical care industry provide therapeutic sessions to families of mental patients, besides complete assessments of cases and medical equipment diagnostics.	4,57,500
Therapy Manager – IVF Artificial Reproduction	Physical Therapy Managers oversee staff and day-to-day operations at their places of work. Depending on the organization and its nature of operation, they may also interact with other people, such as hospital staff or representatives from the organization's department of physical therapy.	4,86,782
Sales Coordinator	Sales Coordinators manage schedules, file important documents, and share medical information. They also are responsible for ensuring that the sales related equipment and materials are adequate and functioning.	3,00,000