DNB Post Diploma in Pathology: Admissions, medical colleges, fees, eligibility criteria details
DNB-PD in Pathology also known as DNB Post Diploma in Pathology is a Postgraduate level course for doctors in India that is done by them after completion of their postgraduate medical diploma.
The duration of this postgraduate course is 2 years, and it focuses on diagnosing routine and complex diseases on the basis of Histopathology (Surgical Pathology) and Cytopathology specimens. Blood and Bone Marrow examination (Hematology) and various tests under the domain of Laboratory Medicine including Clinical Pathology, Clinical Biochemistry, Chemical Pathology as well as Blood Banking / Transfusion medicine, genetics and molecular pathology.
The course is a full-time course pursued at various recognized accredited institutions/hospitals across the country. Admission to this course is done through the DNB-PDCET ranking examination conducted by the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS), followed by counselling based on the scores of the exam that is conducted by the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences for allotment of Post Diploma DNB seat.
Name of Hospital/ Institution | State | Speciality | Management | Total No. of Seats |
Medanta The Medicity, Sector-38, Gurgaon, Haryana-122001 | Haryana | Pathology | Private | 1 |
Tata Main Hospital, C Road (West), Northern Town, Bistupur, JAMSHEDPUR, Jharkhand-831001 | Jharkhand | Pathology | Private | 1 |
HealthCare Global Specialty Hospital, (Formerly Bangalore Institute of Oncology) Deans Office #8, P. Kalinga Rao Road, Sampangiram Nagar, Bangalore, Karnataka-560027 | Karnataka | Pathology | Private | 1 |
Lakeshore Hospital and Res. Centre, NH 47 - Bye Pass, Maradu, Nettoor, KOCHI, Kerala-682304 | Kerala | Pathology | Private | 2 |
Malabar Institute of Medical Sciences, Mini Bye Pass, Govindapuram, Calicut, Kerala-673016 | Kerala | Pathology | Private | 2 |
Rajagiri Hospital, Chunangamveli Aluva Ernakulam District, Kerala-683112 | Kerala | Pathology | Private | 1 |
Deenanath Mangeshkar Hospital and Research Centre., 8+13/2, Erandwane, Near Mhatre Bridge, Pune, Maharashtra-411004 | Maharashtra | Pathology | Private | 1 |
Jehangir Hospital, 32, Sassoon Road, Pune , Maharashtra-411001 | Maharashtra | Pathology | Private | 1 |
Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital and Medical Research Institute, Achyutrao Patwardhan Marg, 4 Bunglows, Andheri (W), Mumbai, Maharashtra-400053 | Maharashtra | Pathology | Private | 1 |
Prince Aly Khan Hospital, Aga Hall, Nesbit Road, Mazagaon, Mumbai, Maharashtra-400010 | Maharashtra | Pathology | Private | 1 |
Ruby Hall Clinic, 40 Sassoon Road Pune, Maharashtra-411001 | Maharashtra | Pathology | Private | 2 |
Sadhu Vaswani Missions Medical Complex, (earlier known as Inlaks and Budhrani Hospital) 7-9, Koregaon Park, Pune, Maharashtra-411001 | Maharashtra | Pathology | Private | 1 |
Sir Hurkisondas Nurrotumdas Hospital and Research Centre, Raja Ram Mohan Roy Road, Gordhan Bapa Chowk, Prathana Samaj, Mumbai, Maharashtra-40004 | Maharashtra | Pathology | Private | 2 |
Bhagwan Mahavir Cancer Hospital and Research Centre, Jawahar Lal Nehru Marg, Jaipur, Rajasthan-302017 | Rajasthan | Pathology | Private | 1 |
Santokbha Durlabhji Memorial Hospital Cum Medical Research Institute, Bhawani Singh Marg, JAIPUR, Rajasthan-302015 | Rajasthan | Pathology | Private | 2 |
Apollo Hospital, 21, Greams Lane, Off Greams Rd, Thousand Lights, Chennai., Tamil Nadu-600006 | Tamil Nadu | Pathology | Private | 2 |
Apollo Hospital, Room No. 306, Office of the Director of Medical Education Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, Telangana-500033 | Telangana | Pathology | Private | 1 |
Indo-American Cancer Institute and Research Centre, Road No.14, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, Telangana-500034 | Telangana | Pathology | Private | 2 |
Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences, 1-8-31/1, Minister Road, Secunderabad, Telangana-500003 | Telangana | Pathology | Private | 1 |
Apollomedics Superspeciality Hospital, Sector B, Bargawan, LDA Colony , Lucknow Uttar Pradesh , Uttar Pradesh-226012 | Uttar Pradesh | Pathology | Private | 1 |
Regency Hospital, A-2, Sarvodaya Nagar, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh-208005 | Uttar Pradesh | Pathology | Private | 2 |
Apollo Multispecialty Hospital Limited, 58, Canal Circular Road, Kolkata, West Bengal-700054 | West Bengal | Pathology | Private | 1 |
Syllabus
DNB-PD in Pathology is a two years post-graduation course that provides training in the stream of Pathology.
As of 15/05/2023 the competency-based curriculum for DNB-PD in Pathology course is not available on NBEMS’s official Website.
Career Options
After completing a DNB-PD in Pathology, 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 (Pathologist), Visiting Consultant (Pathologist), Junior Consultant (Pathologist), Senior Consultant (Pathologist), etc.
Courses After DNB-PD in Pathology
DNB-PD in Pathology is a post-graduation course that can be pursued after finishing a postgraduate medical diploma. After pursuing a specialization in DNB-PD in Pathology, a candidate could also pursue higher degree courses and research degree courses recognized by NBEMS, where DNB-PD in Pathology is a feeder qualification.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) – DNB-PD in Pathology
· Question: What is the full form of the DNB-PD?
Answer: The full form of DNB-PD is Diplomate of National Board Post Diploma.
· Question: What is DNB-PD in Pathology?
Answer: DNB-PD in Pathology also known as DNB Post Diploma in Pathology is a Postgraduate level course for doctors in India after completing their postgraduate medical diploma.
· Question: What is the duration of DNB-PD in Pathology?
Answer: DNB-PD in Pathology is a postgraduate programme of two years.
· Question: What is the eligibility for DNB-PD in Pathology?
Answer: Candidates who have passed the final examination leading to the award of Post Graduate Diploma from Indian Universities which are duly recognized as per provisions of the NMC Act 2019 and the repealed Indian Medical Council Act 1956, Govt of India can apply for the DNB-PDCET in the same broad speciality. The result of the final examination for the said Post Graduate Diploma qualification should have been declared on or before the prescribed cut-off date of a particular admission session. Candidates should have successfully completed Diploma in Pathology (DCP).
· Question: What is the scope of DNB-PD in Pathology?
Answer: DNB-PD in Pathology offers candidates various employment opportunities and career prospects.
· Question: What is the average salary for DNB-PD in Pathology postgraduate candidates?
Answer: The DNB-PD in Pathology candidate’s average salary is between Rs. 5,00,000 to Rs. 18,00,000 per annum depending on the experience.
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