How can one pursue a course in dermatology? List of good institutes teaching dermatology.

How can one pursue a course in dermatology?

Dermatology courses are offered at both degree and diploma levels. For getting admission in undergraduate courses the aspirant must have cleared higher secondary certificate examination with science stream including physics, chemistry, biology and anatomy subjects. After getting a four year graduation degree from a recognized institute, the aspirant has to clear the common entrance test. After graduation a four year post graduation course has to be cleared in medicine with three years training period. After completing the Doctor of Medicine (MD), a license has to be obtained from the dermatological governing board which certifies the aspirant to qualify for this profession.

Which are the institutes and colleges that offer courses in Dermatology?

Some of the leading institutes offering courses in dermatology are:
- Vardhman Mahavir Medical College, New Delhi
- Calicut Medical College, Kozhikode
- TN Medical College, Mumbai
- St. John’s National Academy of Health Sciences, Banglore
- Government Medical College, Patiala
- Government Medical College, Surat
- MNR Medical College, Hyderabad