There is great scope for medicine as a professional career. According to WHO recommendations, the doctor-population ratio should be 1: 1000. One doctor needs a minimum of 8 support health personnel. A doctor's profession is very demanding that involves a lot of hard work however; it gives the satisfaction of curing patients at times even saving lives. This is also highly rewarding profession. The complicated lifestyles, upsurge of new diseases, increasing number of super specialty hospitals, liberalization of economy, etc. has resulted in better opportunities in this field. Allopathy, Ayurveda, Homeopathy, Siddha and Unani are the major branches of Medical science. In allopathy there are major specializations like General Medicine, General Surgery, Paediatrics, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Dermatology, Ophthalmology, Orthopaedics, ENT (Ear, Nose and Throat), Psychiatry, Anesthesiology, etc. There are also Super Specialisations which require a further 3-5 years of study in areas such as Plastic Surgery, Neurosurgery, Cardio-thoracic surgery, Conito-urinary surgery, Paediatric Surgery, Gastroenterology, Endocrinology, Clinical Haematology, etc.

The medical specialists have extensive job opportunities in Hospitals, polyclinics, diagnostic laboratories, dental and ophthalmic clinics in the government and private sector. They can also take up research and development work in institutional laboratories or with pharmaceutical companies. Medical job has unending market demand, earning potential and dignity. In Medical Jobs, there are Jobs for Doctors, Resident Doctors, Surgeons, Physicians, Pharmacy Jobs, Physical Therapy Jobs, Dental Jobs, employment for Medical workers and many more. There will always be a demand for doctors and paramedics in the rural and urban areas of the country and abroad. India has also emerged as the hub for medical tourism. 

It is based on education, skills acquired, experience and specialization. Doctors can get monthly Rs. 40,000 to Rs. 1.5 lakhs or more than this. In US and Europe very attractive packages are given. Private practioners earn very high amount.  

The basic or degree level qualification for a medical profession is MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine And Bachelor Of Surgery) which is of 5 1/2 years duration (including 1 year internship). Some hospitals prefer doctors who are post-graduate MD/MS/M.Sc. Medicine/Ph.D. This field requires updated knowlege so certificate and diploma courses provides cutting edge to doctors.

• Good memory and recollection ability.
• Service mentality, stamina and patience.
• Power of concentration, emotional stability and self confidence.
• Logical and analytical mind, decision making ability, timely decisions and self motivation.
• Willingness to learn throughout their career.
• An amiable and sympathetic temperament.
• Good intelligence.
• A strong sense of responsibility.
• Manual and finger dexterity.
• Stamina and the ability to stand on their feet continuously at the time of surgery.

If you record “Yes” for maximum questions then it indicates that you have potential for perusing career in the Medical field.

• Do I enjoy doing experiments with living organisms?
• Do I have good memory and recollection ability?
• Do I have service mentality?
• Do I have good physical and mental stamina?
• Do I maintain emotional stability and self-confidence in critical situation?
• Do I have logical and analytical mind?
• Do I have ability to take timely and right decisions?
• Am I self-motivated?
• Do I have willingness to learn throughout you career?
• Do I have an amiable and sympathetic temperament?
• Do I have a strong sense of responsibility?
• Do I have manual and finger dexterity (especially for surgeons)?
• Do I have stamina and the ability to stand on their feet continuously for a long time (at the time of surgery)?
• Do I love systematic way of working?
• Do I enjoy hospital environment?
• Do I have ability to work independently?
• Do I have analysing and interpreting skills?
• Do I read latest scientific news, books and research magazines?
• Do I have a creative mind and deep thinking?
• Am I ready to learn and adopt new techniques?

• Doctor in government/private/Armyhospitals.
• Researcher 
• Professor/Dean in Medical college.
  
• Pharmacist
• Medical respresentative
• Pathologist
• Physiotherapist
• X-ray technician
• Dietetics

• Physician
• Surgeon 
• Neurologist 
• Dermatologist 
• Ophthalmologist 
• Dentist 
• Paediatrics 
• Cardiology
• Obstetrics and Gynaecology 

• Government hospitals
• Private hospitals.
• Nursing homes/clinics
• Health departments.
• Army, navy and air force, under the Ministry of Defence.
• Charitable institutions.
• Medical colleges and training institutes 
• Research institutes 
• Industries
• Clinical research centres.
• Self-employment: Dispensary, Clinic, Hospital.

Courses after 12th std:

•  M. B. B. S. (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery) Eligibility: 12th std with Biology. Duration: 5.5 years Mode of admission: (Entrance examination) CET/PMT
• B. D. S. (Bachelor of Dental Surgery) Eligibility: 12th std with Biology. Duration: 4 years Mode of admission: Entrance examination
• B. H. M. S. (Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine & Surgery) Eligibility: 12th std with Biology. Duration: 5.5 years Mode of admission: Entrance examination
• B. A. M. S. (Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery) Eligibility: 12th std with Biology. Duration: 5.5 years Mode of admission: Entrance examination

Courses after graduation:

• M.D. (Doctor of Medicine) Eligibility: M.B.B.S. degree Duration: 3 years. Mode of admission: Entrance examination
• M.S. (Master of Surgery) Eligibility: M.B.B.S. degree Duration: 3 years. Mode of admission: Entrance examination
• D.M Eligibility: M.D. degree Duration: 2-3 years
• M.Ch. Eligibility: M.S. degree Duration: 2 years

Some paramedical couses:

• B.Pharma (Bachelor of Pharmacy)  Eligibility: 12th Science (Biology) DPharma  Duration:  4 years.
• B.Sc Nursing  Eligibility: Pass 10+2 with with Science Duration:  4 years.
• B.P.T (Physiotherapy)  Eligibility: Pass in 12th class Science Duration: 4.5 years.
• B.O.T (Occupational Therapy)  Eligibility: Pass 10+2 with PCB (physics, chemistry and biology). Duration: 3 years.
• B.U.M.S (Unani Medicine)  Eligibility: (10 + 2) with Science, Urdu up to 10^th class cation. Duration: 5.5 years.
• B.Optometry  Eligibility: EYECET examination is necessary to pass to go for B. Optom Degree. Duration:  2 years.
• Ophthalmic Assistant Course  Eligibility: High school diploma or equivalent. Duration: 2 years.
• Histopathological Lab Technology Duration: 1 year.
• D. Pharma(Ayurvedic, Siddha Medicine) Eligibility: 12th pass Science Duration:  2 year.
• B.Sc Programme in Lab Technicians Eligibility: 10+2  Duration: 1 year.
• Sanitary Inspector Course  Eligibility: Class X as well as Class XII with science Duration: 1 year.
• General Nursing Training Course  Eligibility: 10+2  science (Biology).Duration: 3.5 years.
• Dental Mechanic Course  Eligibility: 12th science Duration: 2 years.
• Dental Hygienist Course Eligibility: 12th Science(Biology). Duration: 2 years.
• Bachelor of Occupational therapy  Eligibility: Pass 10+2  Science (Biology). Duration: 3 years.
• Radiological Assistant Eligibility: 12^th pass  Duration: 1 year.
• Radiography [Diagnosis & Therapy]  Duration:  2 years.
• Nuclear Medicine Technology  Duration: 2 years
• Lab.Tech. Course 2 years B.Sc. (Botany, Zoology, Microbiology).
• Blood transfusion 72 weeks B.Sc. (Botany, Zoology, Microbiology).
• Special treatment Assistant:  1 year B.Sc. (Botany, Zoology, Microbiology).
• Operation Theatre Tech. Course 52 weeks B.Sc. (Botany, Zoology, Microbiology).
• Basic Audiology & Speech Therapy 6 months B.Sc. (Botany/ Zoology/ Microbiology).
• Dental Assistant: course 85 weeks B.Sc. (Botany, Zoology, Microbiology).
• Nursing assistant: 28 Weeks B.Sc. Botany Zoology, Microbiology.
• Certificate course in Yoga: 1 term after SSC. And Diploma in Yoga 1 year.
• Certificate course of Proficiency in Ayurveda for Foreign students: 2 years SSC.
• Certificate course in Introduction to Ayurvedic Medicinal plants: 3 months SSC.
• Diploma in General Nursing:  3 yrs 12^th std. 
• Certificate Course in Emergency Medicine Service:  1 year after B.Sc.
• Certificate course in Physician Assistant:  1 year B.Sc. (any).
• Pharmacology/Biochemistry/Microbiology/Genetics/Physiology: 7 terms after B.Sc. (Pune University)
• Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology (DMLT): B.Sc. 1 year 
• Certificate Course in Emergency Medicine Service: 1 year B.Sc.
• X-ray technician: 72 weeks B.Sc. (Botany, Zoology, Microbiology).
• Nursing assistant: 28 Weeks B.Sc.( Botany Zoology, Microbiology).
• Certificate course of Proficiency in Ayurveda for Foreign students: 2 years SSC.
• Hospital Management degree: Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai, Apollo Hospital, Hyderabad.
  
• Diploma in General Nursing:  3 yrs 12^th std.
• P.G. Diploma in Dietetics: 1 year Graduate in Biological sciences.   
• One year Post- graduate certificate course in Counselling. M.A. Psychology (Clinical psychology).
  

• AIIMS, Delhi
• Armed Forces Medical College, Pune
• Christian Medical College, Vellore
• Kasturba Medical College, Manipal
• Lady Hardinge Medical College, Delhi
• Maulana Azad Medical College, Delhi
• Grant Medical College, Mumbai
• St. John’s Medical College, Bangalore
• Madras Medical College, Chennai
• Stanley Medical College, Chennai
• King George Medical University, Lucknow
• B.J. Medical College, Ahmedabad
• Institute of Medical Sciences, BHU, Varanasi
• Bangalore Medical College, Bangalore
• Sri Ramachandra Medical College & Research Institute, Chennai
• M.S. Ramaiah Medical college, Bangalore
• Medical College & Hospital Kolkata
• Topiwala National Medical College, Mumbai
• Government Medical College, Chandigarh
• Jawaharial Nehru Medical College, AMU, Aligarh

• AIIMS - All India Institute of Medical Sciences. www.aiims.edu
• AFMC - Armed Forces Medical College Exam. www.afmc.nic.in
• AIPMT - All India Pre-Medical / Pre-Dental Entrance Examination. www.aipmt.nic.in
• AIPGDET - All India Post Graduate Dental Entrance Test.
• AIPGMET - All India Post Graduate Medical Entrance Test.
• Bharati Vidyapeeth University Medical Entrance Exam. www.bharatividyapeeth.edu
• BHU - Banaras Hindu University Medical Entrance Examination. www.bhu.net.in
• DUSET - Delhi University Super-specialty Entrance Test.
• Dr.D.Y.Patil Institute All India Common Entrance Test for MBBS and BDS.
• Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute.
• Manipal PMT - Manipal Pre Medical Test. 
• MH SSET - Maharashtra Super speciality Entrance Test.

There are numerous opportunities for Indian Doctors in European countries and USA. They can also get opportunities in International organization such as Red Cross. 

Paramedical Science or allied health science plays an important role in diagnosis and treatment. Diagnostic tools like microscope, X-ray, ultrasound, Endoscope, CT, MR, Gamma Camera & other invasive or non-invasive methods & therapeutic technical modes like physiotherapy, radiotherapy, respiratory therapy, speech therapy etc. are part of the paramedical system. The advancement of medical science and complex medical equipments, demand for trained and qualified paramedical manpower is growing. 

Biomedical Engineering: This deals with the use of engineering principles to solve the medical and health related problems. It comprises the physical, chemical, mathematical, computational and engineering sciences. They design medical devices like artificial hearts, dialysis machines, surgical lasers, etc. Bio medical engineers investigate the ways to modernize laboratory and clinical procedures. Bio medical instrumentation, biomechanics, biomaterials, imaging, clinical engineering and rehabilitation engineering are some of the well-established speciality areas. Diploma, degree, postgraduate diploma and postgraduate degree courses are available in this field.

• Clinical Research
  
• Psychology
• Tourism (Medical tourism) and travels