MEDICINE

MEDICINE The field of medical studies has witnessed widespread development over the years. The medical profession is constantly refurbished by new ideas and new technologies. Today the focus of medicine is an specialization and even super – serializations within specialist areas. Thus climbing the ladder of success is more complicated and arduous then even before. But the positive aspect is that the opportunities for medical aspirants have multiplied . The diagnosis and treatments that was earlier handled singly by the general practitioner is today divided amongst a posses of specialists and with better results. Thus, specialization is inevitable for the medical students who seeks to carve a niche for himself in this profession. The major areas of specification are: General Medicine : these practitioners usually perform the role of the family doctor. They diagnose and treat the every day and sundry ailments . In the event of an intractable sickness, the general practitioner recommends specialist intervention. Qualification: An MBBS degree with a 3 year M.D course in General Medicine or a Postgraduate diploma course in General Medicine . Anaesthesiologists: Assest in the surgical process to make the surgical procedure as painless as possible. General Surgery: is a speciallisa- tion where the doctor is trained in Surgery for all organs of the body. The surgeon can latter opt to specific areas. Performance of surgery and post operative care are the forte of the general surgeon. Qualification: MBBS with a 3 years MS Course . Paediatrics: is a specialized area in medicine that focuse on diagnosis and treatment of children’s diseases. Qualification: MBBS +3 year course in Paediarics Cardiology: studies the disease related to the heart and the Circulatory system. Qualification: MBBS +3, years course in cardio-thoracic surgery. Obstetrics – Gynecology: Studies the diagnosis and treatment of conditions specific to the female reproductive system. Qualification : MBBS + MS in