MBBS: A perfect way of Serving Society and Ourselves

Choosing medical field after 12th always seems fascinating both to students and their parents. By opting for this field they find ample number of options in front of them, they can do MBBS, Nursing, dentistry, etc.

Out of all the courses mentioned above, MBBS is the one that has most number of students enrolled. MBBS (Bachelor in science, bachelor in surgery) is a highly challenging but extremely rewarding undergraduate academic program which gives you the medical, clinical and research skill.

Criteria:
Before going for this field, a student must fulfill some basic criteria. First of all, a student must be having a combination of subjects like physics, chemistry and biology and have secured at least 60% marks in his 12th board exams. Every year in the month of May, an entrance exam is conducted for the admission in various medical courses. The candidate needs to secure the set cut off marks in these examinations and must go through the counseling process afterwards, to finally get admission in the university.

MBBS is one of the top most professional medical courses in India which comprises 9 semesters to be completed in a four and a half year time span. This course requires advanced skills and knowledge to work efficiently and effectively in the field of medicine and surgery. After completing all the semesters, the student has to undergo a one year mandatory internship program in any reputed hospital. MBBS in India is controlled by the Medical council of India, which is a statutory body.

Some of the advantages of MBBS are as follows:

• Highly respected job: A person who has done MBBS can practice as a doctor, and we all know the kind of status doctors holds in the society.
• Mental satisfaction: Today the most basic excuse a working person has is that he does not get mental satisfaction through his work. But the kind of work a doctor does really puts this excuse to rest. Attending patients, curing them, and saving their lives is nothing less than a social service towards a mankind. It gives you an internal pleasure and satisfaction.
• Big bucks: A good MBBS doctor whether working in hospital, clinic or lab receives highly lucrative package and never run short of money. The earning will only go up with experience and practice. Moreover an extra income can also be generated through private practice.
• Scope: An MBBS student can go on to do post-graduation in medical course of his choice or can specialize in any field. Many doctors go for research, consequently contributing towards new medicines and new technologies; they can also pursue M.D and even become a surgeon.
• High in demand: The demand for an MBBS is high not only in India but worldwide. One can find a job in any city throughout the country or even go abroad for work.

Though it is not an easy task to acquire an MBBS degree, a student need to toil really hard and put his best efforts day in and day out, but if it is done correctly with passion and resilience then no feat is impossible.