Career Options Available In Medical Field
The medical field is a big field there ample amount of career options in this field. depending upon the skills possessed by the person. Other than other doctors and nurses there are many more options such as a radiologist, how to become a radiologist here we will answer similar answers.
In countries like India medical field is divided into two categories traditional and modern
Traditional: We call it alternative or homeopathic
Modern: We call it allopathic or Western
Many times there is a clash between both of them. In the last few decades, the popularity of traditional medicine has increased. Due to which in future also we can see similar kinds of clashes are expected. So choose your career option wisely. Below mentioned healthcare career options are available in India, with the minimum qualification required and what kind of training we need to be undergone.
Below Are Medical Career Options That Are Available In India
We would discuss in details some of the career options
- Audiology
- Ayurveda
- Dentist
- Electropathy
- Homeopathy
- Medical Lab Technologist
- Microbiology
- Naturopathy
- Nurse
- Nutritionist/ Dietician
- Ophthalmologist
- Orthopedics
- Optometry
- Occupational Therapist
- Pathology
- Pharmacognosy
- Pharmacovigilance
- Pharmacist
- Physiotherapist
- Psychiatrist
- Radiography
- Speech Therapy
- Sports Medicine
- Veterinary Science
- Yoga teacher
Ayurveda
Ayurveda in simple words means having knowledge about life. Ayurveda is a gift of ancient India to modern science. According to vedas life is made of three primary elements: air, water, and fire. Whenever there is a disparity between these elements this is the main cause of not feeling well. If we put this back in place or the balance is again maintained again through many natural therapies good food, massage, exercise, aromatherapy, color therapy, listening to music, practicing meditation, and a simple and Sativk living. Demand for them has increased in many ways since the last few decades. Many institutes are providing undergraduate, graduate, and master level education.
Bachelor Of Ayurvedic Medicine And Surgery
This degree can be completed in 5 years after that a year of internship is a must. Students should have cleared HSC. There is a diploma course of one and two years also available for students who have completed SSC. Students have to crack entrance exams before they are admitted to these institutes. There are around seventeen specializations below are some of them for which the students can apply.
- Surgeon
- Dieticians
- Gynecologist
- Teacher
- Panchkarma practitioner
To complete a masters student need to invest 3 more years to become an M.D(Doctor of Medicine) or an M.S (Master of Surgery) in Ayurveda
Physiotherapist
A physiotherapist is a person who helps to rehabilitate a patient by assisting them to do exercise which in turn improves their health and physical condition. They help people who have got injured or have temporarily disabled, here they come in the picture to help them improve their body movement to cure them Some of the therapy used are exercise, massage, stretching, and medication.
In this profession, they have to be in close contact with their patients. They should not feel awkward as this is part of their work. They must willingly show forms of exercise. Show some sympathy, build a good rapport with patients, be friendly with them. In the future, good communication will be beneficial for them. Those who have passed HSC with a 50% mark are eligible to apply.
They can apply at the following places for job
- Hospitals
- Rehab centers
- Sports center and clinic
- Schools
- Own clinic
Demand for physiotherapists is increasing day-by-day as the modern lifestyle is creating a lot of issues now a day. Ideally speaking we require 1 therapist for every 1000 people. But the current ratio is not meeting the parameter. They get handsomely paid in private hospitals or if they assist orthopedic doctors that can help them too.