M.D. in Preventive and Social Medicine 

at GITAM Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Visakhapatnam

GITAM Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Visakhapatnam MS admissions are facilitated via NEET PG counselling. As per an NEET PG information bulletin, a total of 22.5% of seats are reserved for the admission of candidates belonging to the SC and ST categories. Out of which, 7.5% of seats are reserved for the admission of ST candidates and 15% of seats are reserved for the admission of SC candidates.

To know which is a better choice, students must weigh both options based on important factors such as fees and placement. As per official sources, the fees to pursue a Master of Surgery at GIMSR range from INR 82.5 lakh to INR 89.1 lakh. Moreover, the tuition fee to pursue an MS at Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute amounts to INR 3.42 lakh, respectively. In terms of fees, Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute is a better choice. 

Moreover, as per placement details on Shiksha, the highest packages offered for MS courses at GIMSR and Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute are INR 46.50 and INR 10 LPA, respectively. In terms of placements, the Master of Surgery from GIMSR is a better choice.

Note: The above information is taken from various official sources. Hence, it is indicative.

Yes, students enrolled in the GIMSR PG programme are offered hostel facilities. As per the official website, the institute has separate hostels for male and female students. Each hostel is equipped with necessary amenities, such as a water cooler, an almirah, study areas, indoor gym facilities, etc. Check out the below table to know the accommodation-wise hostel charges:

Note: The above charges are inclusive of room rent, mess charges, and power charges. Moreover, the above-mentioned fee is as per the official sources. However, it is indicative and subject to change.

Yes, students who have completed an MS degree from GIMSR can pursue jobs in government organisations. Students can join as a Senior Resident in various government hospitals and medical setups. Some of the reputed government hospitals in India are the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Safdarjung Hospital,  Lok Nayak Jai Prakash Narain (LNJP) Hospital, and others.

To get the job, students may have to take government medical recruitment exams. Students joining a government hospital can expect to earn a salary ranging from INR 14 LPA to INR 16 LPA. However, students must note that this is the industry-based average. The actual pay may differ.

GIMSR offers a total of nine specialisations under the MD programme for students to choose from. Listed below are all the MD courses available at the institute:

• MD in General Medicine
• MD in Dermatology
• MD in Preventive & Social Medicine
• MD in Psychiatry
• MD in Pathology
• MD in Radio Diagnosis
• MD in TB & Respiratory diseases
• MD in Paediatrics

Pursuing a Master of Surgery degree from GIMSR provides graduates with a broad career scope. Master of Surgery graduates can work in hospitals, clinics, or private practices, performing surgeries and providing specialised medical care to patients. Some graduates also prefer to establish a clinic of their own. Check below to learn some of the commonly pursued job profiles after completing an MS:

• General Surgeons
• ENT Surgeons
• Orthopaedic Surgeons

Students can even take up academic or research roles. Researchers in the medical field can expect to get a salary ranging from INR 8 LPA to INR 10 LPA. 

To know which college to choose, students can compare the options based on significant factors such as fees and packages. To help, presented below is a comparison between the Master of Surgery courses at GIMSR and M S Ramaiah Medical College, based on fees and the highest packages:

Note: The abovementioned information is as per official sources. However, it is subject to change. Hence, it is indicative.

GIMSR and M S Ramaiah Medical College are both good options to pursue a Master of Surgery programme. However, in terms of affordability, M S Ramaiah Medical College is more affordable since the tuition fees to pursue an MS at M S Ramaiah Medical College is INR 22.17 lakh, and the tuition fee to pursue GIMSR ranges from INR 82.50 lakh to INR 89.1 lakh.

Note: The fee mentioned above is as per the official sources. However, it is indicative and subject to change.

GIMSR offers a total of 21 seats for the Master of Surgery programme. This implies that a total of 21 students can take admission to the MS programme in a single academic year.

Moreover, the distribution of seats among various Master of Surgery specialisations varies, depending on the institute's specific allocation for each specialisation.

The total tuition fee to pursue an MD from GIMSR ranges from INR 24 Lacs to INR 1.2 Cr. Other than this, the fee structure includes other charges such as admission fees, hostel fees, development & training fees, etc. Students interested in knowing the complete fee structure can visit the official website of the institute.

Note: The above-mentioned fee is as per the official sources. However, it is indicative and subject to change.