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How many departments or specializations are there in Medicine?
How many departments or specializations are there in Medicine?
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In India, medicine is typically studied under the Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) program, which is a five and a half year undergraduate degree. After completing the MBBS, students can pursue various specializations through postgraduate programs. Some of the common departments or specializations in medicine in India include:
1. General Medicine
2. Pediatrics
3. Obstetrics and Gynecology
4. Surgery (including various sub-specializations like General Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Neurosurgery, etc.)
5. Anesthesiology
6. Radiology
7. Dermatology
8. Psychiatry
9. Ophthalmology
10. Otorhinolaryngology (ENT)
11. Orthopedics
12. Pathology
13. Emergency Medicine
14. Community Medicine
15. Forensic Medicine
16. Pulmonology
17. Nephrology
18. Gastroenterology
19. Cardiology
20. Endocrinology
These are just some of the many specializations available in medicine in India. Each specialization requires further training and certification, usually through postgraduate degree programs such as Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Master of Surgery (MS) or Diplomate of National Board (DNB) depending on the institution and the specialty.