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MD - Doctor of Medicine:
The MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery) degree represents the first (graduation) level of training required to be licensed as a physicians, and the MS or MD degree is a higher postgraduate degree, representative of specialty training. Eligibility for the MS or MD course is restricted to medical graduates holding the MBBS degree. The MBBS course is for five and a half years, and training is obtained in medical disciplines (e.g.: Internal Medicine, Radiology, Pathology, etc.). After three years of study and the successful completion of an examination, which includes both theoretical and practical elements, in a pre-clinical or clinical subject of a non-surgical nature the candidate receives MD degree,).
MS - Master of Surgery:
Indian universities have taken the opposite route, of setting up three year courses as well as examinations for M.S., on the same pattern as the modern Indian M.D. Candidates would have clinical experience before taking a competitive entrance exam to join the programme. This kind of degree certifies clinical skill as well as academic knowledge.
MD/MS Admission Eligibility Criteria in INDIA:
Candidates for admission to the first year of the M.D/M.S Post Graduate Degree (Clinical / Non-Clinical) courses shall be required to possess the following qualifications:
a. Must have qualified for the M.B.B.S degree of this university or any other university recognized as equivalent thereto by the authority of this university and the Medical Council of India and obtained permanent registration from any of the state Medical Councils.
b. The admitting authorities of the Institutions will strictly ensure that every candidate admitted to the M.D/M.S Post Graduate (Clinical / Non-Clinical) courses has obtained permanent registration certificate from any one of the State Medical Council.
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