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MBBS Doctors Role, Work Profile and Salary Details Explained
- •MBBS stands for Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery, involving a 5.5-year journey including a 1-year mandatory internship.
- •MBBS doctors act as general physicians who diagnose illnesses, prescribe medicines, provide guidance, and handle emergencies.
- •Graduates can work in government hospitals, private multi-specialty hospitals, armed forces, or open their own clinics.
- •Starting salaries range from Rs. 65,000 to Rs. 90,000 per month in the government sector and Rs. 50,000 to Rs. 75,000 in the private sector.
- •Many doctors pursue higher education such as MD or MS for specialization in specific medical or surgical fields.
Key Questions Answered
The MBBS degree spans a 5.5-year journey, which consists of 4.5 years of academic study followed by 1 year of a mandatory internship. Completing this comprehensive training grants graduates the legal right to treat patients as physicians.
MBBS doctors act as general or primary care physicians responsible for initially diagnosing common illnesses like fever, prescribing proper medications, and managing emergencies. They also handle minor surgeries such as stitching wounds and provide guidance or referrals to specialized doctors when a condition is severe.
To start a private clinic, an MBBS doctor must register with the National Medical Commission and the State Medical Council. Additionally, they are required to set up proper biomedical waste disposal management and obtain necessary licenses from local municipal authorities like the MCD.
