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AYUSH Medical Practitioner

Provides patient assessment and treatment within the legally permitted scope of a recognised Ayurveda, Homoeopathy, Unani or Siddha qualification.

Field Medicine and Dentistry
Setting AYUSH hospitals, clinics, public services, teaching, research and authorised private practice.
Skills tested Patient Care Attention to Detail
Common routes Bachelor of Siddha Medicine and Surgery (BSMS) Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS) +1
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Dental Consultant

A dentist with specialist postgraduate training who takes referred cases in their field and often teaches or supervises. Reached through BDS and then MDS.

Field Medicine and Dentistry
Setting Dental colleges, Private dental clinics, Hospitals with dental departments, Dental chains (Clove
Skills tested Clinical reasoning Analytical Thinking Communication
Common routes Master of Dental Surgery Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS)
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Dentist

Diagnoses and treats oral-health conditions and provides preventive dental care.

Field Medicine and Dentistry
Setting Dental clinics, hospitals, public health, education and research.
Skills tested Attention to Detail
Common routes Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) Master of Dental Surgery
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Dentist abroad (NBDE, ADC)

US, Australia licensing

Field Medicine and Dentistry
Setting
Skills tested Regulatory compliance Patient Care Practical hand skills +1
Common routes Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS)
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Doctor (MBBS)

Practises allopathic medicine after MBBS and internship. Requires State Medical Council registration; most graduates go on to postgraduate specialisation.

Field Medicine and Dentistry
Setting Government and private hospitals, Primary and community health centres, Medical colleges, Research institutes (ICMR)
Skills tested Clinical reasoning Communication
Common routes Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)
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Hospital Consultant

A specialist who holds independent clinical responsibility for patients in their field, after MD, MS or DNB and the years of residency that precede it. The senior clinical grade in most Indian hospitals.

Field Medicine and Dentistry
Setting Medical colleges, Government hospitals, Multi-specialty and corporate hospitals, NBEMS-accredited teaching hospitals
Skills tested Analytical Thinking Clinical reasoning Communication
Common routes Master of Surgery (MS) Doctor of Medicine (MD) +1
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Medical Doctor

Diagnoses, treats and helps prevent illness through regulated medical practice.

Field Medicine and Dentistry
Setting Hospitals, clinics, community health, public services, research and education.
Skills tested Communication Patient Care
Common routes Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) Master of Surgery (MS) +1
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Medical Researcher

Conducts clinical or laboratory research in medicine, in a hospital, institute or company, alongside or instead of clinical practice. Publication and funding drive the career rather than patient volume.

Field Medicine and Dentistry
Setting Medical colleges, Government and private hospitals, Primary and community health centres, Research institutes (ICMR)
Skills tested Research Clinical reasoning
Common routes Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) Doctor of Medicine (MD)
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Orthodontist

A dental specialist who corrects the position of teeth and jaws with braces, aligners and appliances. Requires MDS in orthodontics after BDS, and most work builds a private referral practice.

Field Medicine and Dentistry
Setting Dental colleges, Private dental clinics, Hospitals with dental departments, Dental chains (Clove
Skills tested Clinical reasoning Communication
Common routes Master of Dental Surgery Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS)
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Senior Resident

A doctor who has finished postgraduate training and works a fixed-term senior post in a teaching hospital, treating patients and supervising juniors. Usually a step towards a consultant post or a superspeciality.

Field Medicine and Dentistry
Setting Medical colleges, Government hospitals, Multi-specialty and corporate hospitals, NBEMS-accredited teaching hospitals
Skills tested Clinical reasoning Communication
Common routes Master of Surgery (MS) Doctor of Medicine (MD) +1
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