DM Paediatric and Neonatal Anaesthesia: Admissions, medical colleges, fees, eligibility criteria details

The course is a full-time course pursued at various recognized medical colleges across the country. The medical college offering this course is Seth GS Medical College, and KEM Hospital, Mumbai.

Admission to this course is done through the NEET-SS Entrance exam conducted by the National Board of Examinations, followed by counselling based on the scores of the exam that is conducted by DGHS/MCC/State Authorities.

The fee for pursuing DM (Paediatric and Neonatal Anaesthesia) varies from college to college and may range from Rs. 3 lakhs to Rs. 20 lakhs per year.

After completion of their respective course, doctors can either join the job market or can pursue certificate courses and Fellowship programmes recognised by NMC and NBE. Candidates can take reputed jobs as Senior residents, Consultants etc. with an approximate salary range of Rs.12 lakhs to Rs. 22 lakhs per year depending upon their expertise.

What is DM in Paediatric and Neonatal Anaesthesia?

Doctorate of Medicine in Paediatric and Neonatal Anaesthesia, also known as DM (Paediatric and Neonatal Anaesthesia) or DM in Paediatric and Neonatal Anaesthesia is a three-year super speciality programme that candidates can pursue after completing a postgraduate degree.

Paediatric and Neonatal Anaesthesia is the sub-speciality of Paediatrics which focuses on the anaesthetic management of neonates as their physiology differs from that of children and infants. It includes the study of giving anaesthesia to children and adolescents.

The postgraduate students must gain ample knowledge and experience in the diagnosis, and treatment of patients with acute, serious, and life-threatening medical and surgical diseases.

PG education intends to create specialists who can contribute to high-quality health care and advances in science through research and training.

The required training done by a postgraduate specialist in the field of Paediatric and Neonatal Anaesthesia would help the specialist to recognize the health needs of the community. The student should be competent to handle medical problems effectively and should be aware of the recent advances in their speciality.

The candidate is also expected to know the principles of research methodology and modes of the consulting library. The candidate should regularly attend conferences, workshops and CMEs to upgrade her/ his knowledge.

Course Highlights

Here are some of the course highlights of DM in Paediatric and Neonatal Anaesthesia

Name of Course	DM in Paediatric and Neonatal Anaesthesia
Level	Doctorate
Duration of Course	Three years
Course Mode	Full Time
Minimum Academic Requirement	Candidates must have a postgraduate medical Degree in MD/DNB (Anaesthesia) obtained from any college/university recognized by the Medical Council of India (Now NMC)/NBE, this feeder qualification mentioned here is as of 2022. For any further changes to the prerequisite requirement please refer to the NBE website.
Admission Process / Entrance Process / Entrance Modalities	Entrance Exam (NEET-SS) INI CET for various AIIMS, PGIMER Chandigarh, JIPMER Puducherry, NIMHANS Bengaluru Counselling by DGHS/MCC/State Authorities
Course Fees	Rs.3 lakhs to Rs.20 lakhs per year
Average Salary	Rs.12 lakhs to Rs. 22 lakhs per year

Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility criteria for DM in Paediatric and Neonatal Anaesthesia are defined as the set of rules or minimum prerequisites that aspirants must meet to be eligible for admission, which includes:

Name of DM course	Course Type	Prior Eligibility Requirement
Paediatric and Neonatal Anaesthesia	DM	MD/DNB (Anaesthesia)

Note:

· The feeder qualification for DM in Paediatric and Neonatal Anaesthesia is defined by the NBE and is subject to changes by the NBE.

· The feeder qualification mentioned here is as of 2022.

· For any changes, please refer to the NBE website.

· The candidate must have obtained permanent registration with any State Medical Council to be eligible for admission.

· The medical college's recognition cut-off dates for the Postgraduate Degree courses shall be as prescribed by the Medical Council of India (now NMC).

Admission Process

1. AIIMS, New Delhi and other AIIMS
2. PGIMER, Chandigarh
3. JIPMER, Puducherry
4. NIMHANS, Bengaluru

Fees Structure

The fee structure for DM in Paediatric and Neonatal Anaesthesia varies from college to college. The fee is generally less for Government Institutes and more for private institutes. The average fee structure for DM in Paediatric and Neonatal Anaesthesia is around Rs.3 lakhs to Rs. 20 lakhs per year.

Colleges offering DM in Paediatric and Neonatal Anaesthesia

Various medical colleges across India offer courses for pursuing MCh in (Paediatric and Neonatal Anaesthesia).

As per National Medical Commission (NMC) website, the following medical colleges are offering MCh in (Paediatric and Neonatal Anaesthesia) courses for the academic year 2022-23.

Sl.No.	Course Name	State	Name and Address of Medical College / Medical Institution	Management of College	Annual Intake (Seats)
1	DM - Paediatric and Neonatal Anaesthesia	Maharashtra	Seth GS Medical College, and KEM Hospital, Mumbai	Govt.	2

Syllabus

DM in Paediatric and Neonatal Anaesthesia is a three years specialization course that provides training in the stream of Paediatric and Neonatal Anaesthesia.

NMC till date as of (01/03/23) has not defined a Competency-Based Curriculum for DM Paediatric and Neonatal Anaesthesia. 

Career Options

After completing a DM in Paediatric and Neonatal Anaesthesia, candidates will get employment opportunities in Government as well as in the Private sector.

In the Government sector, candidates have various options to choose from which include Registrar, Senior Resident, Demonstrator, Tutor, etc.

While in the Private sector, the options include Resident Doctor, Consultant, Visiting Consultant (Paediatric and Neonatal Anaesthesia), Junior Consultant, Senior Consultant (Paediatric and Neonatal Anaesthesia), and Paediatric and Neonatal Anaesthesia Specialist.

Courses After DM in Paediatric and Neonatal Anaesthesia Course

DM in Paediatric and Neonatal Anaesthesia is a specialisation course which can be pursued after finishing a Postgraduate medical course. After pursuing a specialisation in DM in Paediatric and Neonatal Anaesthesia, a candidate could also pursue certificate courses and Fellowship programmes recognised by NMC and NBE, where DM in Paediatric and Neonatal Anaesthesia is a feeder qualification. 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) –DM in Paediatric and Neonatal Anaesthesia Course

• Question: What is the full form of DM?

Answer: The full form of DM is a Doctorate of Medicine.

• Question: What is a DM in Paediatric and Neonatal Anaesthesia?

Answer: DM Paediatric and Neonatal Anaesthesia or Doctorate of Medicine in Paediatric and Neonatal Anaesthesia also known as DM in Paediatric and Neonatal Anaesthesia is a super speciality level course for doctors in India that they do after completion of their postgraduate medical degree course.

• Question: What is the duration of a DM in Paediatric and Neonatal Anaesthesia?

Answer: DM in Paediatric and Neonatal Anaesthesia is a super speciality programme of three years.

• Question: What is the eligibility of a DM in Paediatric and Neonatal Anaesthesia?

Answer: The candidate must have a postgraduate medical Degree in MD/DNB (Anaesthesia) obtained from any college/university recognized by the Medical Council of India (Now NMC)/NBE, this feeder qualification mentioned here is as of 2022. For any further changes to the prerequisite requirement please refer to the NBE website.

• Question: What is the scope of a DM in Paediatric and Neonatal Anaesthesia?

Answer: DM in Paediatric and Neonatal Anaesthesia offers candidates various employment opportunities and career prospects.

• Question: What is the average salary for a DM in Paediatric and Neonatal Anaesthesia candidate?

Answer: The DM in Paediatric and Neonatal Anaesthesia candidate's average salary is between Rs. 12 lakhs to Rs. 22 lakhs per year depending on the experience.

• Question: Can you teach after completing DM Course?

Answer: Yes, the candidate can teach in a medical college/hospital after completing the DM course.