DM Paediatric Cardiology: Admissions, medical colleges, fees, eligibility criteria details here

DM Paediatric Cardiology or Doctorate of Medicine in Paediatric Cardiology also known as DM in Paediatric Cardiology is a super speciality level course for doctors in India that is done by them after completion of their postgraduate medical degree course. The duration of this super speciality course is 3 years and it deals with not only congenital cardiac diseases but also metabolic, rheumatic and a host of other cardiac diseases.

The course is a full-time course pursued at various recognized medical colleges across the country. Some of the top medical colleges offering this course include All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, Amrita School of Medicine, Elamkara, Kochi.

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 Cardiology) varies from college to college and may range from Rs. 7000 to Rs. 22,90,000 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 at positions as Senior residents, Consultants etc. with an approximate salary range of Rs. 13.2 lakhs to Rs. 95.8 lakhs per year.

What is DM in Paediatric Cardiology?

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

Paediatric Cardiology is the branch of medical science that provides a broad knowledge base on cardiovascular diseases in children dealing with not only congenital cardiac diseases but also metabolic, rheumatic, and a host of other cardiac diseases.

The Competency-Based Postgraduate Training Programme governs the education and training of DMs in Paediatric Cardiology.

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 cardiology 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 Cardiology

Name of Course	DM in Paediatric Cardiology
Level	Doctorate
Duration of Course	Three years
Course Mode	Full Time
Minimum Academic Requirement	Candidates must have a postgraduate medical Degree in MD/DNB (Paediatrics) 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. 7000 to Rs. 22,90,000 per year
Average Salary	Rs. 13.2 lakhs to Rs. 95.8 lakhs per year

Eligibility Criteria

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

NOTE:

· The feeder qualification for DM in Paediatric Cardiology is MD/DNB (Paediatrics) 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 of 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

Fee Structure

The fee structure for DM in Paediatric Cardiology 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 Cardiology is around Rs. 7000 to Rs. 22,90,000 per year.

Colleges offering DM in Paediatric Cardiology

There are various medical colleges across India that offer courses for pursuing DM in (Paediatric Cardiology)

SI.No.	Course Name	Select a State	Name and Address of Medical College / Medical Institution	Management of College	Annual Intake (Seats)
1	DM - Pediatrics Cardiology	Karnataka	Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiology, Bangalore	Govt.	2
2	DM - Pediatrics Cardiology	Kerala	Amrita School of Medicine, Elamkara, Kochi	Trust	2
3	DM - Pediatrics Cardiology	Uttarakhand	All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Rishikesh	Govt.	4

Syllabus

A DM in Paediatric Cardiology is a three years specialization course which provides training in the stream of Paediatric Cardiology.

As of 21/03/2023 the competency-based curriculum for DM in the Paediatric Cardiology course is not available on NMC's official Website. However, the course content of the Amrita School of Medicine, Elamkara, Kochi represented here can be used for reference and idea of what the Syllabus of DM in Paediatric Cardiologycourse will contain:

Theory

Students should acquire adequate theoretical knowledge in the following fields

1. Applied anatomy - cardiac anatomy and examination of cardiac specimens, embryology and development, pulmonary system, renal system and other organs

2. Applied physiology – cardiac cycle, cardiac contraction, ionic basis, receptor concepts, hemodynamics, pulmonary circulation, electrophysiology, acid-base balance, fetal and transitional circulation, physiology of extracorporeal circulation

3. Genetics and molecular biology in the context of cardiac development

4. Applied pathology –, rheumatic fever, valvular lesions, myocarditis, pericarditis, endocarditis, cardiomyopathies, cardiac tumours, immunological disorders, endomyocardial biopsy

5. Pharmacology related to cardiovascular therapy and related disorders

6. Microbiology relevant to cardiovascular and related infections

7. Clinical cardiology – congenital heart diseases, valvular lesions, rheumatic fever, endocarditis, Kawasaki’s disease, pericardial disease, myocardial diseases, cardiac failure, Conduction disorders and electrophysiology, cardiac tumours, metabolic and nutritional cardiac disorders, fetal cardiac disorders, systemic hypertension, pulmonary hypertension, growth and nutrition, cardiac involvement in systemic illnesses, Cardiovascular surgery, Aortic disorders, immunological disorders, Cor Pulmonale, Coronary risk factors in childhood, Cardiac trauma and new entities

8. Investigations & instrumentation – basic investigations like biochemistry, clinical pathology and microbiology, electrocardiography, radiology, Echocardiography, including 3D, fetal, trans-oesophagal and epicardial), cardiac catheterization and angiography including common interventions, radionuclide studies, cardiac CT, MRI, PET, electrical & radiation safety norms and any new modalities

9. Cardiovascular therapy – pharmacotherapy, pacemakers, cardioverter defibrillator, cardiac interventions (congenital heart diseases, valvular heart DM Pediatric Cardiology Curriculum 10 diseases), cardiovascular surgery including cardiac transplantation, stem cell therapy, gene therapy and new developments

10. Preventive cardiology and cardiac rehabilitation

11. Grown–up congenital heart disease (GUCH)

12. Update on advances in Pediatric cardiology

13. Research methodology

14. Economics in cardiovascular management

15. Communicative skills, social medicine

Practical syllabus

Ward- 6 months

Outpatient care- 6 months

Training in pediatric cardiac ICU- 6 months

Noninvasive lab (echo) training- 6 months

Invasive training (cath lab)- 6 months

Cardiac surgery training- 3 months

Research and statistics (first year)- 1 month

Rural care/hospital administration- 1 month

Career Options

After completing a DM in Paediatric Cardiology, 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 (Paediatric Cardiology), Visiting Consultant (Paediatric Cardiology), Junior Consultant (Paediatric Cardiology), Senior Consultant (Paediatric Cardiology), and Paediatric Cardiology Specialist.

Courses After DM in Paediatric Cardiology

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

These include fellowships in:

· Fellowship in Paediatric Cardiology

· Fellowship in Paediatric Cardiac Sciences

· Paediatric Cardiology Fellowship

· Global Paediatric Cardiology Fellowship

· Post Doctoral Fellowship in Paediatric Cardiology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) –DM in Paediatric Cardiology

• 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 Cardiology?

Answer: DM Paediatric Cardiology or Doctorate of Medicine in Paediatric Cardiology also known as DM in Paediatric Cardiology is a super speciality level course for doctors in India that is done by them after completion of their postgraduate medical degree course.

• Question: What is the duration of a DM in Paediatric Cardiology?

Answer: DM in Paediatric Cardiology is a super speciality programme of three years.

• Question: What is the eligibility of a DM in Paediatric Cardiology?

Answer: Candidates must be in possession of a postgraduate medical Degree MD/DNB (Paediatrics) from any college/university recognized by the Medical Council of India (now NMC)/NBE.

• Question: What is the scope of a DM in Paediatric Cardiology?

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

• Question: What is the average salary for a DM in Paediatric cardiology candidate?

Answer: The DM in Paediatric Cardiology candidate’s average salary is between Rs. 13.2 lakhs to Rs. 95.8 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.