I have completed my MBBS, and now I am pursuing post-graduation in Community Medicine. What are the career options or opportunities available, other than teaching? Kindly provide details so that I can plan for the future.
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Considered synonymous with Preventive and Social Medicine (PSM), Public Health, and Community Health, Community Medicine provides comprehensive health services ranging from preventive and promotive to curative and rehabilitative services. Its scope has expanded during the last few decades to include not only health problems of individuals, but those of communities as well. If health for all needs to be achieved, Community Medicine will definitely be the key factor. Doctors specialising in it will get ample opportunities to serve the society.
In the world of medicine, the physicians’ role is no longer confined to diagnosing and treating those who come to the super specialty hospitals, clinics, Primary Health Centres (PHC); they are also responsible for those who need but are not able to come to the facilities for care.
Health of the people is not only the concern of healthcare providers, today it has become the responsibility of the community to identify and solve its own health problems through active participation.
Mosby’s Medical Dictionary (8th edition) has defined Community Medicine as “a branch of medicine that is concerned with the health of the members of a community, municipality, or region.
The emphasis is on the early diagnosis of disease, the recognition of environmental and occupational hazards to good health, and the prevention of disease in the community”.
I am a final year Engineering (degree course) (Telecommunication branch) student. I am interested in pursuing M.Tech, but confused about the branch to opt for. Please help me and indicate names of institutions where I can pursue it.
via email, Bengaluru
It is always advisable to pursue the Master’s programme (postgraduation) in the area where you have majored at the graduation level. However, at times due to need and even demand/supply scenarios, you may have to change track based on the interest, and of course availability of opportunities. Those who pursue graduation in engineering always want to get to the corporate world through campus placements and make a mark. Those who are keen to take up teaching or research make efforts to pursue a postgraduation programme.
You have exhibited keenness to do postgraduation, and we at EducationPlus are sure that there is a reason for the same. You should make efforts to join the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) or the National Institute of Technology (NIT) in the discipline of your choice. On the choice of discipline to be pursued, it is advisable you continue with your current area of specialisation; however, make efforts to get into the corporate world through placements, which will surely help you for the future.
In Karnataka, the Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU) (www.vtu.ac.in) is the cornerstone academic institution for technical education. You should browse (Electronics and Communication Board - E and C Board) the website which will provide you with deeper understanding of the specialisation that you can appear for.
Another opportunity is to pursue postgraduation programmes with BITS, Pilani (www.bits-pilani.ac.in) under the Work Integrated Learning Programmes (WILP). This is a good opportunity if you get into a job profile through campus recruitment; which will help you to continue with your job and still get admitted to qualify for a degree of repute. Currently BITS offers PG programmes in a few subjects which will surely attract your interest.
I am currently in the final year of B.A. and I am interested in pursuing M.A in English Literature on completion of graduation. I am also pursuing C1 level French from Alliance Francaise located in our city on a part-time basis. Please guide me on pursuing M.A. English Literature in any good institute.
via email, Bengaluru
Pursuing English and French will surely help you in the long run. Do pursue all the levels from Alliance Francaise de Bangalore, you will be able to open up many vistas for yourself in the field of language, linguistics and literature.
You can pursue M.A. in English Literature from any of the Universities which have a postgraduate department in English. The other alternatives are:
1. Department of English, Bangalore University (www.bangaloreuniversity.ac.in), Jnanabharathi, Bangalore-560056.
2. School of Literary Studies, English and Foreign Language University (EFLU), (www.efluniversity.ac.in), Hyderabad. Ph: 040-27098131
3. Department of English, Christ University (www.christuniversity.in). Email: mail@christuniversity.in
I am currently pursuing BBM final year, will be completing it in 2016 and later I am planning to pursue CIMA. Please let me know the scope of CIMA course.
via email, Bengaluru
The Chartered Institute of Management Accounts (CIMA) (www.cimaglobal.com) is the world’s largest body of professional management accountans. The members are allowed to use the title of Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA™). CIMA focuses on business, giving more than just accounting knowledge. Not only will one be financially qualified but also professionally trained in business management, and will have the capability of advising on business strategy and risk management.
As a CIMA student or member, one can show employers and prospective employers that one has a commitment to uphold the highest ethical and professional standards.
CIMA offers the Certificate in Business Accounting and the qualifications are recognised globally. Prospective students of CIMA who have qualified for ICWAI and ICAI membership get grant of exemptions and fast tracking of programmes.
CIMA has its headquarters in the U.K. and can be contacted at: 26, Chapter Street, London SW1P 4NP, United Kingdom. Telephone: +44 (0) 20 8849 2251. Email: cima.contact@cimaglobal.com
The contact coordinates in India are: CIMA, Unit 1-A-1, 3rd Floor, Vibgyor Towers, C-62, G Block, Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra (East), Mumbai-400051. Ph: 020-2242 370100.
Email: india@cimaglobal.com Twitter: @CIMA_news
I am in second year of B.Sc Agriculture. So far I have got good scores and I want to get into Agricultural Marketing. I am good at communication especially in my mother tongue (Telugu) and English. I would like to know about the National Institute of Agricultural Marketing, which I came to know about through a research journal. I am keen to join it. My basic target is to work with agriculturists in the rural areas.
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The National Institute of Agricultural Marketing (www.ccsniam.gov.in) located in Jaipur, Rajasthan (an autonomous organisation under the Union Ministry of Agriculture) conducts the two-semester Post-Graduate Diploma in Agri-Business Management (PGDABM).
The minimum qualification for admission is a four-year Bachelor’s degree with second class/equivalent CGPA in Agriculture or allied subjects, Veterinary Science, Dairy Technology, Food Technology, Agricultural Engineering from any agricultural university or institution that is recognised by the Indian Council for Agricultural Research (ICAR).
Prospective students will have to take the entrance test by applying online. The applications can be taken from the website of the Institute. Following the written test, there will be Group Discussion and Personal Interview.
For more details you should contact the Director General, NIAM, Kota Road, Bambala, near Sanganer, Jaipur-302 033. Ph: 0141-2795101 – 104. Fax: 0141 – 2770595. Email: pgpabm@ccsniam.gov.in
The Institute of Rural Management Anand (IRMA) (www.irma.ac.in) is a pioneering academic institution and a centre of excellence in rural management education and research. You can browse the website for more details. It conducts the two-year Post-Graduate Diploma in Rural Management, which is a flagship programme of IRMA. It also offers a Certificate programme and the Fellow Program in Rural Management (FPRM).
The FPRM is a doctoral programme of minimum three years and maximum seven years’ duration. It is meant for students and professionals seeking careers in research, teaching and specialised knowledge-based positions in Rural Management institutions. Address: IRMA, Anand-388001, Gujarat. Ph: 02692- 260391.
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