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Which is the best branch/department at AIIMS Delhi to pursue MD/MS in?
The best branch/department to pursue MD/MS in at AlIMS Delhi is highly subjective and can vary depending on your personal interests and career goals. However, some of the top departments at AlIMS Delhi include:
- Department of Anatomy
- Department of Biochemistry
- Department of Pharmacology
- Department of Microbiology
- Department of Forensic Medicine
In addition to these, AIIMS has a separate dedicated center for Ophthalmology, RP Centre. For those interested in Ophthalmology, this department is the best place for you. The credibility of this department can be proved by the fact that Prof L P Agarwal, the founder director and first Chief of RP Centre was the one who laid down the foundation for the National Program for Control of Blindness. Amazingly enough, India was the first country to launch such a program.
One of my friends told me that while preparing for the PG exams, all the textbook cases she came across were similar to the cases she dealt with in her residency. This helps us to relate and makes the learning process easier.
The academic focus is intense with academic rounds twice a week. During these rounds, e important topics including the latest research are discussed by consultants. These discussions play a vital role in exams.
The first surgical experience at RP Centre, AIIMS, takes place by the end of the first semester. It is an extracapsular cataract extraction (ECCE) under the supervision of a senior resident. After doing a couple of those, you get to perform your first suture-less cataract surgery s in the second semester.
The department has the finest infrastructure and lab facilities with modern microscopes, and machines
Ultimately, the best branch depends on your personal preferences. At the end though, the best branch/department depends upon one's personal choice.
Which is better for an MS in General Surgery: AIIMS, JIPMER or PGI?
Surgery can’t be read and understood. Also, no matter the number of simulations you run through, practicing on a human body is very different.
Now, with their limited number of beds, these institutions perform complex surgeries through protocol defining procedures. As a resident at these, you won’t perform many surgeries. Also, you’ll have a limited exposure to trivial diseases. On the flip side, you’ll witness some of the best surgeons at work, and access top notch technology. To master surgery, you’ll have to become an SR at these institutions.
But at a decent government college hospital, the volume of patients is very high. As a result, you’ll be pushed into the OT. So you’ll get good practice, under proper supervision. However, at these colleges, protocols take a back seat. You’ll have to compromise with low funding as a resident at these institutions.
I would personally recommend going for a decent government college. But you should choose according to your own preferences.
How do I recover after getting a back in DTU. How does it affect placements, MS and MBA applications?
Honestly speaking your grades have nothing to do with your corporate achievements. I have seen students with decent marks getting no recognition from any on-campus recruiter. My friend too got back. He worked hard with 2 different companies for 4 years and decided to go for an MBA. He gave it his all during his pre-MBA period and finally secured admission to a decent B School.
He soon realized that he was meant for corporate only. It was his personality, communication, and interpersonal skills rather than technical skills that made him successful in the corporate world.
He stated that he scored average marks but made good industry contacts and worked on his presentation skills. He was able to secure a great job and is doing well currently.
So what matters is the brand you associated yourself with rather than the marks you secured.
How is IIT Mandi for pursuing an MS in VLSI for an ECE student, and what are the placement options after completing the same?
As mentioned in the answers before me, IIT Mandi is not a good choice for Masters’. It is located in a remote area with low connectivity. This makes it difficult to reach, and consequently, affects its placements to a great extent.
Other than location, the college lacks a strong alumni network. B.Tech students from new IITs either opt for an MBA, or choose to pursue their M.Tech from an old IIT. IIT Mandi as of now, does not have a very strong reputation in the industry. An 8-12 LPA CTC is not up to the IIT standards, but this is usually the package range offered to B.Techs from IIT Mandi. If B.Techs are struggling to get placed, the situation would obviously be tougher for postgrads.
Choose M.Tech VLSI from IIT Mandi only if you do not have a better option.
How do I prepare for an MS interview at IISc Bangalore?
My brother attended two interviews for the MS program at IISc Bangalore. The two departments in which he got interviewed were Aerospace Engineering and Mechanical Engineering. He cleared both interviews.
Here are a few tips to remember during your interview for MS at IISc Bangalore-
- Be clear with the basics.
- Be genuine and firm in your answers. Give the impression that you know what you are talking about.
- Be well-dressed and look confident.
- Use illustrations and examples for your answers where needed, and make use of the blackboard.
For his Mechanical Engineering Interview at IISc Bangalore, my brother was interviewed by a panel of 7-8 professors in a conference room. After the introductions were done, he was asked to explain some basic concepts on the blackboard. One such basic question was to plot the stress-strain curve for aluminum and rubber and to explain the difference. He was asked about his strengths among the topics covered in Mechanical Engineering. He was also asked about his final-year project.
For his Aerospace Engineering Interview at IISc Bangalore, he was first asked to fill out a form in which he assigned preferences to the four specializations offered by the department. He was also asked to choose between an M.S. and a direct Ph.D. The interview went on in a classroom, in a similar manner as the previous one. He was asked to solve a Heat Transfer Problem. After a few questions, he was asked why he chose to go for an M.S. instead of a direct Ph.D.
Both interviews lasted for 40 minutes. The interviewers at IISc Bangalore test your curiosity for learning new things and your aptitude for applying them. Remember never to sell yourself during such interviews, always seem eager to learn more. Prepare well and you will ace your interview.
How is an MS from IIT Kanpur?
An MS from IIT Kanpur is considered to be a highly respected and prestigious degree. The MS program at IIT Kanpur is reputed for its focus on excellent research and its strong focus on practical, hands-on learning. As an MS student, you get to work with some of the most experienced and respected scholars and researchers in their fields, which gives an insight into the latest industry developments and trends.
Additionally, not being located near metropolitan areas, IIT Kanpur gives a peaceful learning environment and students don’t spend much time partying or clubbing. Although it is a 2-year program, with the right determination one can complete it in 18 months also. If you are true to your passion you can also complete a Ph.D. under an experienced thesis advisor and won’t have to go to a foreign university for a Ph.D.
Overall, an MS from IIT Kanpur is a valuable and highly esteemed program that offers many opportunities in terms of career and professional advancement. Although it is challenging, the learning experience is worth the effort.
How is an MS in surgery at Allied AIIMS Rishikesh, Jodhpur, Bhubaneswar, Raipur, Patna, and Bhopal?
General surgery at any of the AIIMS provides a lesser hands-on experience as there are so many MCh residents/Non-Academic. A surgery resident at AIIMS Rishikesh is posted in General Surgery as well as through all the surgical super-specialties. There will be a lot to learn here and the faculties are also good. Residents are made to do minor surgeries independently like Hydrocoele, Appendicectomy, etc. But in AIIMS you will just be assisting in most of the surgeries. You might be allowed to do these surgeries in the senior year although the number is very less. The institute usually handles complex cases so you might have little knowledge on general cases. The emergency cases are managed by JR and SR only. So you will get a lot of experience here.
You will be doing very minimal work on surgical super-specialties like Plastics, Surgical Gastro, Surgical onco, Neurosurgery, Pediatric Surgery, Urology et cetera. A unique aspect of AIIMS Rishikesh is its separate IBCC (Integrated Breast care center) under Dept of General Surgery which focuses on the multifaceted management of Breast cases in one place. So you will get the best hands-on experience here.
AIIMS Rishikesh General Surgery has 3 units. Each unit focuses on one or two of the organ systems like the colorectal unit, Hepato-pancreatic-biliary unit, etc.
Despite it all, I think pursuing surgery from a state college is better than the central institutes unless you are willing to do MCh in a particular branch.
Which is better for neurosurgery, CMC Vellore or AIIMS Delhi?
To pursue a specialization as complex as Neurosurgery, AIIMS is definitely the best choice. CMC Vellore is also a leading medical institute but the brand and credibility of AIIMS are unmatched.
A few highlights of the institute that makes it worth choosing are
- AIIMS has a well-adapted system, a huge patient load, modern technology, renowned consultants, and well-equipped theaters.
- AIIMS has a well-managed patient management protocol and executes the latest techniques in its surgical practice.
- AIIMS provides an excellent cadaveric training facility with frequently conducted cadaveric courses.
- AIIMS also has animal training labs where you can expertise on your microsurgical skills.
- Delhi, the capital of India is the huh of everything. A city life, opportunities, hangout places, and coaching institutes.
- Surprisingly enough, CMC Fees are much higher than AIIMS even though the salary at AIIMS is more than double of CMC.
Again, I don’t consider CMC any less but the above points are in strong favor of AIIMS.
How is MS general surgery residency at JIPMER when compared to other top ranked colleges for surgery?
The General Surgery is one of the best departments in JIPMER. Most residents here are extremely friendly and well-educated. This department has some of the best professors. Our HOD, Dr. Kate is a gem of a person and it's an honor to know him personally. Dr. Sistla is one of the senior-most professors in the department and is the role model of many.
The first-year residents have a hectic schedule due to an overload of work. There are all kinds of surgeries in JIPMER including many trauma surgeries so the OTs are busy all day.
Overall, the Surgery department is one of the best and if you made it to MS at JIPMER, and are willing to work 24*7, during their first year, you should definitely go for it!
What do MD/MS doctors do after graduating from AIIMS, Delhi?
MD/MS doctors who graduate from AIIMS, Delhi enter a variety of fields, such as:
- The majority of MD/MS graduates join as senior residents in AIIMS Delhi itself.
- Some work as physicians in hospitals or clinics, either in India or abroad.
- Some research enthusiasts opt for a career in research
- Some MD/MS graduates pursue a teaching career at medical schools or universities.
- Some MD/MS graduates who want to serve humanity work in public health, either for the government or for non-profit organizations.
- Some MS/MD graduates can be seen pursuing their DM/MCh in subjects that have super specialization.
The career choices of MD/MS graduates from AIIMS, Delhi vary depending on the individual's area of specialization, personal interests, and career goals.
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